LAWMAKERS

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "LAWMAKERS" (2453 articles)
Renewable energy projects attracted investments worth $382 billion globally in 2021, according to the International Energy Agency, but only $13 billion, or three percent of that, funded projects in Africa. Photo: NMG
Africa

Africa getting tiny of renewable energy funds

Sunday, February 12, 2023
A woman milking a cow at home. Milking a cow was considered a man’s job in Rwandan culture. File.
Women

Five things Rwandan women couldn't do 50 years ago

Thursday, February 09, 2023
A primary school teacher helps pupils during a class at Groupe Scolaire Camp Kigali in 2019. The government plans to raise spending by Rwf106.4 billion in revised budget to cater for school feeding for all students, teachers’ salaries and fertiliser. File
Education

Budget: Govt earmarks Rwf100bn for teachers’ pay, school meals

Wednesday, February 08, 2023
Rwanda needs at least $30 million (approx Rwf30 billion) to expand cellular and internet networks to 300 sites identified across the country. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda needs $30 million for mobile, internet network coverage

Wednesday, February 08, 2023
Minister Paula Ingabire addresses MPs while responding to ICT-related queries during a plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday, February 7. Courtesy
Technology

Ending internet monopoly will expedite 4G uptake – ICT minister

Wednesday, February 08, 2023
A teacher helps students during a group work at Institut Sainte Famille de Nyamasheke on May 2, 2019.Parliament will have a session on addressing causes of school drop out.
Education

Parliament to assess school dropout as it resumes business

Monday, February 06, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta addresses the Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on regional diplomatic situations on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security

DR Congo ignored Luanda agreement – Minister Biruta

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Civil society organisations expressed their concern during a consultative meeting between the Chamber of Deputies and non-governmental organisations on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Law

Civil society challenges MPs to initiate more laws

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Mourners at Bisesero Genocide Memorial in Karongi District. Rwanda has engaged the Mémorial de la Shoah to help the country preserve the memorials of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwanda engages Israeli foundation on preservation of Genocide memorials

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. SCADA software will help to detect leakages along water networks, monitor levels, and quality, as well as contribute to water loss reduction. File
Technology

Water utility introduces monitoring software to cut losses

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Some of 40 new ambulances donated by Belgium to Rwanda on September 24, 2020. Parliament has requested the government to show the road map to address the shortage of ambulances in six months. Craish Bahizi
Health

Parliament tasks Govt to acquire more ambulances

Thursday, January 19, 2023
MP Omar Munyaneza, Chairperson of the Committee on National Budget and Patrimony speaking to journalists about the tax procedure bill, at Parliamentary buildings, on January 11, 2022. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Law

Lawmakers to engage public on tax legislations

Thursday, January 12, 2023