[New Times] Theogenie Mukamusonera, the eighth child in a family of nine, had a tough life growing up following the death of her father. At one point, she had to drop out of school because her mother could not afford her school fees.

[New Times] Yet again the long holiday marking the end of the school year is here and as it was last year; it is fair to say that we are still in the Covid-19 pandemic.

[New Times] Higher learning institutions say they are ready to carry on with studies, shifting from face-to-face learning to online, following the new measures to control the further spread of Covid-19.

[Nation] Rwanda has passed a new order that legalises medical use of Cannabis, also known as marijuana, as the country moves closer to mass production and export of the multi-billion-dollar cash crop.

[New Times] Zipline, arguably the world's largest drone delivery service for medical supplies which was founded in Rwanda has raised $250 million in new equity financing, bringing the company's valuation to $2.75 billion.

[New Times] The high costs of Covid-19 tests is now becoming a hindrance to the free movement of people and goods in the East African Community (EAC).

[New Times] The women national basketball team is set to add, on its roster, two international players, as the team's preparations for the upcoming Afrobasket qualifiers gains momentum.

[New Times] APR has put a staggering ?130,000 price tag for the services of Lague Byiringiro ahead of his potential move to Swiss side FC Zurich.

[New Times] The women's U-20 national volleyball team departed the country for the Netherlands on Thursday night ahead of the 2021 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship, which runs from July 9 to 18 in the European country.

[New Times] Despite a noticeable decline in the last few years, volleyball remains one of the most popular and most performing sporting disciplines in the country.

[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Thursday, July 1, issued a notice announcing the dismissal of Alfred Dusenge Byigero, the CEO of Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC).

[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has reiterated Rwanda's commitment to restore ties with Burundi, six years after a rift between the two countries emerged.

[New Times] Following a surge in daily Covid-19 cases and the emergence of new variants, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday hosted a news conference where he announced new Covid-19 restrictions.

[New Times] Nyarugenge District on Thursday, July 1, granted a decent burial to 83 remains of victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza Genocide Memorial located in Kicukiro District.

[New Times] As students begin their holidays, they are being urged to be vigilant and protect themselves and their communities against coronavirus that has been rampant in the country over the past few weeks.

[New Times] Achieving gender equality in technology and innovation is just one part of the wider struggle to guarantee equal rights and opportunities for women and girls, President Paul Kagame has said.

[New Times] Gaspard Musonera: We had a meeting with different institutions including RISA and MTN Rwanda, to ensure that they will facilitate people working from home with enough internet and ICT tools.

[East African] Rwanda has signed a Rwf3.6 billion ($3.6 million) partnership with the European Union to help upgrade the country's laboratory capacity to help it attract investors to manufacture Covid-19 vaccines.

[New Times] Schools have started to send students back to their homes as they respond to the new guidelines set by the government to help contain the spread of Covid-19.

[New Times] The Ministry of Justice has announced that the execution of court rulings will take place digitally effective Friday, July 2.

[New Times] Rwandan marathoner Félicien Muhitira was on Wednesday, June 30 dropped from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics contingent for violating Covid-19 safety measures in training camp at Golden Tulip Hotel, Nyamata.

[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente is in Bujumbura, Burundi where he is attending the celebrations of Independence Day, according to his office.

[New Times] The High Court Special Chamber for International and Transnational Crimes has convicted Jean-Claude Iyamuremye of Genocide and sentenced him to imprisonment of 25 years.

[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, flanked by senior government officials on Tuesday hosted a news conference to address new covid-19 restrictions.

[State Department] On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I send best wishes to the people and the Government of Rwanda on the occasion of your Independence Day and your Liberation Day.

[New Times] Rwanda has signed a Rwf3.6 billion agreement with the European Union (EU) to enhance the attractiveness of Rwanda for investments in vaccine manufacturing, a statement from Rwanda Development Board (RDB) says.

[New Times] July 1 is observed every year in Rwanda, as the day that the country gained independence from Belgian colonial rule in 1962.

[New Times] French historian Vincent Duclert, accompanied by members of his commission, on Wednesday, June 30, met leaders of the umbrella association of Genocide survivors, Ibuka, and presented a copy of his report which concluded that France played...

[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Wednesday hosted Aivo H. Andrianarivelo, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Director, in an event the two officials said provided an opportunity to strengthen the funds relationship with Rwanda.

[East African] Rwanda is grappling with a rise in Covid-19 infections, which has forced the government to re-impose containment measures to stem its spread countrywide. The rising infections are complicating efforts to revive the economy, hit severel...