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A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. On Monday, the parliament approved the basis of a government bill, which, if fully ratified, will permit Rwandans aged 18 to get married legally. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Getting married at 18: What are “reasonable grounds” in proposed legislation?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
The Head of French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office Jean-François Ricard during a guided tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, March 11,2024. Photo by Chelsea Nkubito
Editorial

Genocide: There is still hope that Akazu members will face justice

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Dr Vincent Ndayiragije, a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics at King Faisal Hospital
Health

Geriatrics expert weighs in on unique care of elderly patients

Monday, February 26, 2024
RSSB Chief Benefits Officer, Dr Regis Hitimana, speaks at the closure of the five-day workshop on occupational safety and health on February 9, 2024, in Kigali (Photo courtesy of RSSB)
Featured

FEATURED: RSSB steps up occupational safety and health compliance campaign

Monday, February 12, 2024
Ecobank Rwanda Managing Director Carine Umutoni during the interview. Umutoni is also a part of the Executive Committee of the Rwanda Bankers’ Association (RBA). Photo by Willy Mucyo
Women

Bank executive Carine Umutoni on changing career paths, going up the corporate ladder

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Polish President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda are expected in Kigali on a working visit, on February 6. Internet
International

Bilateral relations: Unpacking Rwanda-Poland ties

Monday, February 05, 2024
518 teen mothers were recorded in Gatsibo in six months from July to December 2023. File
Women

Gatsibo records significant decrease in teen pregnancy

Monday, February 05, 2024
The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks during the just concluded 19th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) on January 24. Courtesy
Health

Timely conversation: Minister triggers discussion on access to contraceptives for young people

Saturday, January 27, 2024
President Kagame speaks to delegates on Wednesday, January 17, at a round table on mobilising global business to support the implementation of the AfCFTA, one of the side events during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Photo: Village Urugwiro
Africa

WEF: Vibrant private sector critical to AfCFTA success - Kagame

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Yvette Murekatete and three other women started a beauty salon in Nyarugunga, Kicukiro, thanks to the UN Women project. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Women

How small businesses are transforming lives of once miserable women

Tuesday, December 26, 2023