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 Heritier Bahizi
Heritier Bahizi
L-R: Regis Rugemanshuro, CEO of RSSB; Ernest Nsabimana, Minister for Infrastructure; Hans Paulsen, Executive Vice President for East and Southern Africa at Vivo Energy; Clare Akamanzi, CEO of RDB; and Pudence Rubingisa, Mayor of Kigali City, pose for a picture after signing the agreement on Thursday, June 22.
Technology
Rwanda to get 200 electric buses to ease public transport
The National Centralized and Integrated Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (NCI-CRVS) system now encompasses the 9 essential civil registration modules - birth, death, marriage, divorce, annulment of marriage, recognition, adoption, guardianship, and legitimization.
Technology
Inside Rwanda’s digital civil registration system
Silas Udahemuka, Director General at Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and Silke Buckley, Head of Training and International Operations at CAAi, pose for a picture at the signing of the MoU. Courtesy
Aviation
Rwanda, UK partner to boost aviation training, innovation
President Mamady Doumbouya of Guinea poses for a photo with the delegates as they took part in the Republic of Guinea’s ICT Week. Photos: Courtesy.
Featured
Digital transformation in focus: Rwanda, Guinea collaborate for ICT advancements
A drone pilot with CHARIS test-flies a drone in Rwanda. The leading 3D geospatial drone data company was chosen chosen as one of the 25 recipients of the prestigious Google for Startups Black Founders Fund in Africa.
Featured
Charis UAS selected for Google for Startups Black Founders Fund
MVend Limited, a leading Rwandan FinTech solutions service provider, has received an E-Money issuer and remittances license from the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR)
Business
Rwandan fintech MVend gets Central Bank license
Foreign Affairs Ministers Zbigniew Rau of Poland and Dr. Vincent Biruta of Rwanda exchange documents after signing the agreement in Poland on Monday, June 19. Courtesy
Rwanda, Poland to establish Rwandan Diplomatic Academy
Juno Kizigenza last week released his debut album 'Yaraje'. Courtesy photo
Music
Album review: Juno Kizigenza's debut album ‘Yaraje’
The retired Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese Smaragde Mbonyintege delivers remarks at the ordination ceremony of Bishop Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa on Saturday, June 17. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Religion
PHOTOS: Bishop Mbonyintege retires, thanks Kagame for supporting church

The Episcopal ordination of Bishop  Balthazar  Ntivuguruzwa, the new Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese on Saturday, June 17. Bishop Ntivuguruzwa was appointed by the Pope, on May 2. He assumed his new role following the retirement of Bishop Smaragde Mbonyintege. Courtesy.
Religion
PHOTOS: Ntivuguruzwa ordained new Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese
41 graduates from the Youth Political Leadership Academy (YPLA) proudly pose for a picture, marking their successful completion of the program on Friday, June 16
Politics
Youth Political Leadership Academy graduates commit to national development
Participants follow a presentation during a workshop where RDB raises awareness on  all registered companies to adhere to compliance requirements set forth by Law N° 0072021. Courtesy
Featured
RDB calls for business compliance to avoid fines and penalties
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Technology
FEATURED: Airtel Rwanda first to launch e-SIM
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the inauguration of a two-day workshop on Thursday, June 15. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured
FEATURED: Workshop evaluates UR's AI Projects' impact on Covid-19 response in Rwanda
Rwandan women who have defied the odds to make a name for themselves in historically male-dominated sporting fields, paving the way for many women in Rwanda and beyond.
Other Sports
Top 10 history-making Rwandan women athletes
Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet residents upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues. Courtesy
Health
Over 1,500 people in Gasabo, Bugesera benefit from mental health campaign
A centre where parents are trained on how to fight stunting and malnutrition in Nyamasheke. Craish Bahizi
Health
Inside Rwanda's renewed battle against stunting
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Infinix Rwanda launches Notes 30 Series with unique features “All-Round FastCharge”

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