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 Patrick Nzabonimpa
Patrick Nzabonimpa
(R-L): Kigali City Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva, Jimmy Gasore, the Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana. Minister
Gasore revealed that the decision to liberalise the sector is aimed to enhance service quality. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure
Liberalization of public transport set to increase competition
According to MINAGRI, maize production volume is estimated to be 446,460 metric tons, compared to 390,879 metric tons estimated in the same season of 2023. File
Agriculture
Gov’t highlights major plans to boost food crops production
Workers sort green beans for exprort in January. The agricultural sector contributed 27 per cent to the economy. Photo: Chelsea Nkubito
Economy
Rwanda's economy grew 8.2% in 2023
Lina Higiro, founding Chairperson of Women in Finance Rwanda (r) and BPR Rwanda Managing Director, Patience Mutesi sign as BPR Rwanda officially join Women in Finance Rwanda on Monday, , on March 11. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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BPR Bank Rwanda joins Women in Finance to advance gender equality, inclusivity
Yusuf Murangwa, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics presenting   a report from the National Institute of Statistics on Monday. Courtesy
Technology
Information and communication services increased by 35% in 2023 - NISR
Delegates in grouup photo at the conclusion of the project that aimed to provide knowledge and tools about sexual consent to young people. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health
Why educating adolescents on sexual consent is crucial
Sam Tayengwa, the CEO of TransUnion Rwanda during the interview. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Finance
TransUnion Rwanda boss talks credit monitoring conducts, non-performing loans
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Amb Claver Gatete, addressing the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on March 4 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Courtesy of UNECA.
Africa
We cannot ignore climate change challenges, need to respond accordingly - says UNECA boss
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation, Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe and Robert Masozera, Director General of RCHA pose for a photo with participants during the event.
Culture
Minister Kabarebe urges Rwandan parents abroad to teach children Kinyarwanda
The panellists during a discussion titled “Positioning Rwanda’s Private Sector to Drive the SDGs Achievement”
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FEATURED: UN Global Compact engages Rwanda’s private sector to drive progress on SDGs
Some of the students of Green Hills Academy, entertain delegates during the celebration of the International Day of Mother Tongue at Green Hills Academy in Kigali on Wednesday, February 28. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi.
Culture
Rwandans urged to elevate Kinyarwanda to its rightful place
Graduated teachers pose for a group photo with officials during the event.
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FEATURED: Over 3900 teachers complete professional courses in innovative teaching Mathematics, Science, and Inclusive Education
AI at work. Several AI tools are revolutionising content creation, optimising workflows, promoting organisation, and saving individuals valuable time. Net photo
Technology
Major AI tools to ease your content creation work
A community health worker collecting the data of a citizen using electronic community health system in Rwamagana district on Feberuary 22. Photo by Patrick Nzabonimpa
Health
New digital system launched to streamline community health workers’ tasks
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Culture
New specialised Kinyarwanda dictionary on economy, finance unveiled
Donald Kabanda, Chairman of PREV Rwanda Ltd and Pitchette Kampeta Sayinzoga, Chief Executive Officer of BRD, during the signing of the loan agreement on Tuesday, February 20.  Photos by Mucyo Willy
Technology
Ireme Invest extends inaugural loan to local electric mobility firm, PREV Rwanda
Clinicians, therapists, and researchers  indicate that using an AI-powered chatbot can result in higher engagement and adherence compared to traditional methods. For instance, users of Wysa, Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Mental health: Can AI-powered chatbots enhance access to care, combat stigma?
Jean-Jacques Sereme Kajuga, Chief Operating Officer of RSwitch, speaking to fintech industry players about RNDPS eKash on February 16. Courtesy photo
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How Rwanda's digital payment system, eKash is driving financial inclusion

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