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Denying information on genocide is destructive to achievements

While bodies of genocide victims are still regularly discovered, some people have the impression that nothing has been done with the information they have given to Gacaca courts. When Gacaca courts were established, their mission was not just to try perpetrators, but also to promote reconciliation within the com­munity by gathering information and establishing the [...]

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Gaelle turns to gospel strengthened by TPF experience

Although she was not among the winners of the Tusker Project Fame 4 competition, Gaelle Atete is determined to continue her music career.

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Entertainment | Read More »

Business ideas mushroom if you dare take risks

How one woman, tired from depending on her husband, started to produce banana wine and ended up with mushrooms.

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Business,Woman | Read More »

For effective vocational training, link to demand is essential

Whereas technical and vocational education is often seen as the last resort for school drop-outs, Rwanda is promoting it as a fully-fledged preparation to professional life. The approach starts to pay off.

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Business,National | Read More »

President Kagame receives award for promoting peaceful co-existence

President Paul Kagame, upon receiving the Global Peace and Unity Services to Humanity Award, has urged religious leaders to use their influence to promote peace and unity, especially in the region’s conflict zones.

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in National | Read More »

End of Gacaca trials to boost other judicial areas

When it comes to justice, undoubtedly the biggest achievement of the past seven years is the successful conclusion of the Gacaca trials, with 99% of the more than 1.5 million cases completed. This will boost other parts of the judiciary in the next seven years.

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in National | Read More »

People should use ATMs to avoid long queues, says BCR COO

BCR is one of our older banking institutions and recently it has experienced a few hiccups, especially on the service front. We approached BCR Chief Operations Officer, Isaiah Chindumba with a few questions.

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Business,Features | Read More »

The truth about Bruguiere and the likes is now out for all to see

One of the numerous cables leaked by the whistle-blowing website, WikiLeaks, has revealed that the so called independent French judge, Jean Louis Bruguiere was only motivated by a political desire to destabilise the government of President Kagame when he issued indictments and international arrest warrants against nine of­ficials of the military and the government. A [...]

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Editorial | Read More »

Integrated payment system required for Monetary Union

With the preparations underway for the third phase inthe East African Community integration agenda, it is critical that member states have integrated payment and settlement systems which would ease negotiation and implementation of the EAC Monetary Union.

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Business | Read More »

Local Government Minister pledges further support to NEC

Local Government Minister James Musoni recently visited the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to look at its operations and achievements, and see how his ministry can further support the body.

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in National | Read More »

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