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Foreign languages useful in studies as well as business

Off late, more and more language courses are being offered, not only in the two nationally recognized international languages French and English, but also in Chinese, German or Arabic.

July 19th, 2010 | Posted in Features | Read More »

Advertorial: National Electoral Commission confirms four presidential candidates

On July 6, the chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), prof. Chrisologue Karangwa, confirmed that the four candidatures presented for the presidential election on August 9, have all been accepted after a careful examination.

July 19th, 2010 | Posted in Features | Read More »

Gossip: When men take up the world’s oldest profession

It is often said that there is no such thing as bad publicity, and that is certainly true for the guys who call themselves Abapfubuzi. Even though prostitution is frowned upon, Rwandan society seems to accept that there will always be women who will practice the oldest profession in the world. Yet when a group [...]

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

Giving birth is still a complicated matter

Although progress has been made, more still needs to be done to reduce child mortality and improve of maternal health in developing countries. Speaking at the second international conference on preventing maternal and child, Harshad Sanghvi, vice President and Medical Director of international health organization Jhpiego affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, noted that lack of [...]

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »

Inter-district trade fairs kick off

A series of inter-district trade fairs got under way last week. In a bid to promote internal trade through trade fairs, the Private Sector Federation in conjunction with the ministry of trade and industry last week started a series of trade fairs that will involve all the districts.

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in Business | Read More »

Rogues in South African Police

We are very surprised by the behaviour of South African Police – specifically police in the Johannesburg suburb of Midrand – when they arrested businessman Francis Gakwerere and charged him with the attempted murder of fugitive general Kayumba Nyamwasa.

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in Editorial | Read More »

FOCUS EXCLUSIVE: Arrested in South Africa

Kayumba Nyamwasa’s shooting led to the victimization of some individuals who were visiting South Africa including businessman Francis Gakwerere.

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in National | Read More »

Who is Victoire Ingabire?

An investigation by The Rwanda Focus has come up with incontrovertible proof that Victoire Ingabire, who earlier this year came to Rwanda from the Netherlands with intentions to contest the presidential elections in August, was a member of the CDR (Coalition for the Defense of the Republic) extremists whose sworn duty was to exterminate every [...]

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in National | Read More »

Soldiers to the rescue during ‘army week’

During the “army week,” which ran from June 16 to July 10, tremendous achievements have been made, especially in the fields of medical treatment and housing development. During the activities, the soldiers worked side-by-side with civilians. (photo Ministry of Defense) According to Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Guido Rugumire, a doctor at Kanombe Military Hospital who was the [...]

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in National | Read More »

Sanctions at schools should be more than punishment

Refusing students who arrive late at school is in nobody’s interest. A more educational approach is required.

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in National | Read More »

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