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First millionaires in Faranga Y’ello Y’ello promotion

MTN Faranga

MTN Rwanda this Monday handed over Frw 1,000,000 to each of the first ten winners of the recently launched customer promotion Faranga Y’ello Y’ello.

August 30th, 2011 | Posted in Business,Weekly Highlights | Read More »

Rwandair gets Boeing with state-of-the-art interior

Rwandair Boeing

Rwandair has become the first African airline to receive a Boeing 737-800NG with the new Boeing Sky Interior.

August 28th, 2011 | Posted in Business,Other News,Weekly Highlights | Read More »

Analysis:
One year into his second term, what does Kagame have up his sleeve?

Kagame inauguration

It is now a year into President Paul Kagame’s second term as the elected head of the Rwandan state and, save for the incoherent rum­blings of a few dissidents abroad, all is quiet on the political front.

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Cover Story,Features,National,Weekly Highlights | Read More »

Despite success of IPOs capital market remains little known

stock exchange

While there has been a lot of hype around the initial public offers of Bralirwa and BK shares, many of those that could benefit are still confused about how the capital market works. Officials are optimistic that this will change with an increased presence of local companies.

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Business,Cover Story,National | Read More »

Alpha: All Stars winner but no superstar airs

Alpha

Alpha Rwirangira, who has just won Tusker Project Fame All Stars competition, looks like miles away from someone with two victories (the first in 2009) in his pocket.

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Cover Story,Entertainment,Other News,Weekly Highlights | Read More »

Presenting performance contracts, KCC promises aerial pedestrian crossings

traffic jam

The mayor of Kigali City, Fidel Ndayisaba, last Friday, presented to the capital’s citizenry the achievements for 2010/2011 and targets for 2011/2012.

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Cover Story,National,Weekly Highlights | Read More »

Does culture, upbringing and background influence dating choice?

dating

The discussion was sparked off by a bar conversation between men both married and single. Why is it, they wondered, do Rwandan girls and women act different depending on the country where they were raised.

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Cover Story,Features,Other News | Read More »

Safari Papy John’s philosophy: Be the lead actor in your life

Papy John

Ask renowned musician Safa Papy John how he got where he is today, and he will give you a piece of his personal philosophy. “In your life, you should play the lead role, not a minor one,” he says.

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Cover Story,Entertainment,Other News | Read More »

Media High Council introduces online media complaints system

cameramen

In a bid to promote media freedom and standards, the Media High Council (MHC) has introduced a new mechanism to electronically receive complaints and allow the public to track their progress.

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Cover Story,National,Weekly Highlights | Read More »

Gender-based corruption is still a problem, says Transparency

office

While a lot of progress has been made in fighting corruption and promoting gender equality, the two still collide when it comes to gender-based corruption, according to a report by Transparency Rwanda.

August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Cover Story,National,Weekly Highlights,Woman | Read More »

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