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The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, has said the Marburg virus that led to an outbreak on September 27 came from a cave where mining activities had been...
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EAC vaccines centre celebrates 4th cohort of graduates in health supply chain management [New Times]
The University of Rwanda’s EAC Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunization, and Health Supply Chain Management celebrated the graduation of its fourth cohort of...
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The government plan to privatize 80 per cent of state forests under the first National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) faced obstacles, mainly due to a complex negotiation...
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With growing populations in Africa, youth unemployment continues to be a challenge in many countries, with governments grappling with the question of how to produce enough decent...
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University of Rwanda celebrated its 10th graduation ceremony at Huye Campus Stadium, honouring a cohort of over 8,000 graduates, on October 25.
The event recognized the hard work...
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Genetically modified (GM) cassava varieties that have been tested in Rwanda – under confined field trials – show promising results, mainly resistance to a destructive viral...
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While leaving Samoa where he spent a couple of days participating in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), President Paul Kagame on Saturday, October 26, said he...
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An new innovative initiative is set to transform eye care for diabetic patients across Rwanda, offering early detection of eye complications through digital imaging and...
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On the morning of October 11, sad news spread across media platforms. Col (rtd) Dr Joseph Karemera who had been for 15 years fighting cancer had succumbed to it. He was 70 years...
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Museums are places to think, learn, and wonder. Rwanda has a number of museums where visitors can dive into the history and culture of Rwandans, while also exploring preserved...
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Women veterans of Rwanda’s 1990-1994 liberation struggle, along with ex-Far members integrated into Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), who are members of Ndabaga Organisation, on...
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Financial inclusion among the youth in Rwanda increased from 88 per cent in 2020 to 94 per cent in 2024, according to the Finscope 2024 Youth Financial Inclusion Thematic Report...
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Commonwealth Heads of Government on October 25 selected Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, currently the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, as the incoming...
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Have you experienced gender-based violence? According to the UN, gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental and economic harm inflicted in public or in private....
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TECNO introduced its latest smartphone series, the SPARK 30, in Rwanda on Friday, October 25, through a broadcast on public broadcaster RBA. The launch included five models, with...
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TASKS AFRICA, a non-profit social enterprise, organised a three-day workshop aimed at helping Rwandan engineers integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their projects.
The...
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BasiGo, an electric bus pioneer in East Africa, has raised $42 million (approx. Rwf57 billion) in new capital funding that will enable it to add 1,000 electric buses on the...
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The Rwanda National Police (RNP) welcomed 2,256 new members on Friday, October 25, after they successfully completed the 20th intake of the Basic Police Course at the Police...
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Residents of Musanze District have praised the continuous establishment of community-based projects that support small business startups, especially those based in the community...
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has launched a model fruit orchard in Rubavu District in light of the government's five-year initiative to provide...
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The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has updated its measures to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus in Rwandan schools, announcing the resumption of monthly visits and...
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President Paul Kagame was on October 24 honoured as the African of the Year, an award bestowed to an esteemed individual who embodies the spirit of growth and resilience that is...
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Kenya's quest for universal access to green energy received a boost Thursday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 35-megawatt (MW) geothermal power...
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President Paul Kagame urged Commonwealth leaders to take immediate action on climate change during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)...
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Equity Bank Rwanda and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) launched the India-Rwanda Trade Mission on Thursday, October 24, with the theme 'Facilitating Partnerships for...
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Rwanda has inked a new mineral exploration deal with global mining giants RIO Tinto Mining and Exploration (RTX) Ltd, after “tremendous potential” has been found in the...
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The city of Arusha in northern Tanzania recently hosted the inaugural Global Land Rover Festival, an event that organisers think will set the Guinness World Record for the...
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Imbuto Foundation, in partnership with the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), is hosting the 14th Annual Holiday Camp for senior six graduates from its...
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Members of Parliament in the Lower House on October 24 commenced nationwide field visits to assess the progress of the 2025A agricultural season, according to a statement from...
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Rwanda was declared polio-free in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO). As part of Africa’s broader victory over the disease, this milestone was achieved through decades...
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Lightning killed three children in Bumbogo Sector of Gasabo District, on the evening of October 24. Their mother survived because she was not with the children when disaster...
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The intermediate court of Gasabo has rejected the appeal of Davis Manzi, the man accused of defrauding over 600 people of $10 million (approximately Rwf13 billion), upholding his...
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