2008-10-13
Rwanda, Tanzania Least Corrupt in Region
The 2008 corruption perceptions index (CPI) published by Transparency International (TI), ranked Rwanda and Tanzania the least corrupt countries in the East African Community (EAC).2008-10-13
No Fear of Losing French From the Classroom
Last week a cabinet meeting decided that henceforth English language would be used as the medium of instruction in schools. 2008-10-13
G7 Mission - Save the World
This year's G7 summit had a distinctly different tone to last's. 2008-10-13
$5 Million for Hotel Des Mille Collines Works
Hôtel des Mille Collines, a renowned hotel in the Hotel Rwanda Movie has earmarked $5million for renovation of the hotel facilities and outlook. 2008-10-13
Rwanda, Burundi Say Talks On EAC Federation On Course
National consultations on the proposed East African Community (EAC) political federation are on course in the two new partner states of Rwanda and Burundi, a two-day follow-up mid-term review workshop on national consultations has been told. 2008-10-13
Korea Telecom, Govt in $40 Million Backbone Deal
Korea Telecom (KT) has signed a US$40million deal with the Rwanda government to implement a national backbone project expected to connect the entire country on a fiber optic network. 2008-10-13
Emulate Kigali Approach
Last week Kigali City was granted the Habitat Scroll of Honor Award 2008 for its many innovations in building a model, modern city symbolized by zero tolerance for plastics, improved garbage collection and a substantial reduction in crime. 2008-10-13
Officials Consult on EAC Development Fund
Officials from the East African Community (EAC) and several other local stakeholders Thursday embarked on consultations geared at establishing the EAC Development Fund (EACDF). 2008-10-13
Free From the Arithmetic
Morocco needed a win to make sure of their place in the next round, and they smashed Mauritania 4-1 to go ahead of Rwanda in Group 8. But Rwanda are certain to go through as one of the best runners-up. 2008-10-13
Buffaloes Impress in Nakuru Sevens
If the results of the just ended Prinsloo Nakuru Sevens tournament are anything to go by, then Remera Buffaloes have a genuine chance to make an impression in next month's Hima-Mak 10s in Kampala, Uganda. 2008-10-13
World Financial Crisis - Lessons From 1929
As we witness the downward spiral of global stock markets and spectacular collapse of some of the strongest financial institutions in the world, the assumption that the great depression of 1929 is the worst economic crisis in modern times, is just about to pass. 2008-10-13
Ngirabatware Denies Charges
Augustin Ngirabatware, former cabinet minister in Juvenal Habyarimana's government pleaded not guilty to ten counts during his initial appearance last Friday at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). 2008-10-13
Local Government Reviews Decentralisation Progress
Local leaders from all over the country gathered last week at Alpha Palace Hotel to review the achievements of the first half of the Decentralisation policy's second phase. 2008-10-13
Invest in Agriculture - Ministers Urge
Minister for Agriculture Christophe Bazivamo, together with the Minister of Natural Resources, Stanislaus Kamanzi yesterday called upon Rwandans to involve themselves more in agriculture which will boost development. 2008-10-13
Implications of Dropping French as a Teaching Subject
"I am both happy and angry. In fact, inside me, I cry and laugh at the same time. You know French is a language I admire most, but I do not like the French. That is why I feel both disappointed and at the same shedding crocodile tears", says a retired teacher of 67 years. 2008-10-13
Kicukiro Shuts Down Unhygienic Restaurants
Kicukiro district shut down restaurants that did not meet required hygienic standards last week in Kanombe and Kagarama Sectors. 2008-10-13
ICGLR Condemns DR Congo Conflict
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has come out to strongly condemn the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, terming it a major setback to the regional peace process. 2008-10-13
Ghana Reaches Rwanda Championships
Ghana has sealed a return to the African Youth Championships after a 1-0 win by the Black Satellites over Gambia in Banjul. 2008-10-13
Rwandair Acquires New Aircraft
A new aircraft to operate Kigali-Johannesburg routes arrives today, revealed a source within Rwandair. 2008-10-13
Country Battle for a Slice of $245,000 in Rio Half Marathon
RWANDA'S athletes are set to battle for a slice of $245,000 cash prize money in today's World Half Marathon Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. |
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