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Rwanda is one of the countries that have made significant achievements in managing HIV/AIDS, having reached the 95-95-95 target. Courtesy

Understanding STDs: Prevention, detection, and safe practices

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Christine Uwamahoro, a market trader in Muhanga said that before the support, it was a challenge to get a loan from banks but now she trades agricultural produce including onions, tomatoes, and peas. All photos were taken by Willy Mucyo
Women

How vulnerable women’s livelihoods are improving under a UN Women scheme

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder at Loopa, secured Rwf 50 million after winning the 2023 edition of Hanga Pitchfest 23. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Technology

A look at Hanga Pitchfest progress through the eyes of past winners

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses journalists on Monday, June 19. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Revised policy on land, rental tax to take effect in February 2024

Monday, December 25, 2023
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FEATURED: Vivo Energy Rwanda introduces MOGAS 95, a high-octane fuel for modern engines

Monday, December 25, 2023
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Rwanda Defence Force, Lt Col SimoN Kabera interacts with residents of Quionga, Palma District on December 18, 2023. All photos by Christianne Murengerantwari

PHOTOS: Normalcy returns to Cabo Delgado

Sunday, December 24, 2023
Delegates during the 21st Taxpayers Appreciation Day ceremony held in Kigali on December 22. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Govt pledges to address VAT refund delays

Saturday, December 23, 2023
Jeanne Francoise Mubiligi, the acting chairperson of PSF, said they are currently reviewing an assessment highlighting the private sector’s unpleasant position concerning corruption. File
Rwanda

PSF, public officials take a stand against workplace corruption

Friday, December 22, 2023
A woman works in Agakiriro after studying vocations in Bugesera. The government is currently facing a shortfall of nearly 400,000 jobs to meet the targets outlined in the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). FILE
Economy

Gov’t short of 400,000 jobs six months to end of NST1

Thursday, December 21, 2023
A view of Busaga natural forest in Muhanga District which is among the leading protected areas. Rwanda Forestry Authority has placed forests covering approximately 1,000 hectares, managed by farmers’ cooperatives. File
Environment

Rwanda: Farmers’ forests put on carbon market

Thursday, December 21, 2023
(L-R): CEO of OCP Africa, Mohamed Anouar Jamali, Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), Anass Khanchoufi, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at MINAGRI, Patrick Karangwa, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze observe fertiliser samples during the official launch of the Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023.The newly launched factory has an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers.
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s new fertiliser plant could boost agriculture

Thursday, December 21, 2023