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 Sharon Kantengwa
Sharon Kantengwa
In the 1980s, plastic trees made from PVC plastic became popular, and have maintained that since then. Net photo.
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Origins of ordinary things: Artificial Christmas tree
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Origin of Christmas Day
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The consequences of gender inequality
Metallic straws are replacing plastic straws because of their pollution to the environment. Net photo.
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Origins of ordinary things: Drinking straws
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How to celebrate festive season sparingly
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Less is more? The rise of minimalism
Alice Anukur, the Country Director of Oxfam Rwanda speaks at the meeting. Courtesy.
Civil society: Unpaid care work keeping women in poverty
Air conditioner. Net photo
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Origins of ordinary things: Air conditioner
Bheki Mthembu, the company's CEO addresses the press as Cimerwa's CFO John Bugunya looks on.
CIMERWA records 20 per cent increase in sales
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Old is gold: But are you prepared for the third age?
Miss Rwanda Meghan Nimwiza (extreme left) with some of the contestants during the Miss World 2019 Head-to-Head challenge.
Nimwiza impresses at the Miss World Head-to-Head challenge
Clockwise: Alyn Sano, DJ Pius.Meddy and The Ben. Net.
New Rwandan jams ushering you into the festive season
Sanitary pads are most common utilities used for menstrual hygiene. Net photo.
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Origins of ordinary things: Sanitary pads
Koojo entertains revellers at a past Nyege Nyege festival. Courtesy photos.
From New York to Kigali: Koojo on nurturing his talent in Rwanda
Paperbags have eveolved over the years. Net photo.
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Origins of ordinary things: Paper bags
Belts can be traced back to the Bronze Age between 3300 and 1200 BCE. Net photo.
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Origins of ordinary things: Belt
Academic robes date back in 12th century when Universities were founded in Europe. Net photo.
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Origins of ordinary things: Graduation gowns
Dominque Uwase Alonga, the founder of Imagine We Rwanda, the organisers of the competition. Net photo.
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‘Retelling Africa’ writing competition expands to attract African writers

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