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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
A panel discussion  during the launch of ‘Lift Her Up’ program, in Kigali on Wednesday, March 8. The new program aimed at creating awareness and inspiring confidence in women to leverage technology through various innovations, All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology
Technology key driver of gender equality – ICT ministry
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with women during his visit in Nyamasheke on August 27, 2022. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Women
President Kagame to women: We are with you in gender equality struggle
MTN Rwanda recorded service revenue of Rwf221.7 billion in 2022, a significant increase from Rwf184.9 billion in the previous year.File
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FEATURED: MTN Rwanda records over Rwf220bn in service revenue in 2022
Some of the 200 delegates at a four-day symposium for cybersecurity practitioners from Africa and the Arab regions who met to  share experience, gain expertise and learn from global best practices in the fight against cyber threats. Courtesy
Technology
Rwanda hosts 2023 FIRST and AfricaCERT: Regional Symposium for cybersecurity experts in Africa, Arab regions
A group photo at the event of celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at INES Ruhengeri on February 22
Rwanda
FEATURED: STEMpower urges girls, women to embrace STEM education
Richard Tusabe, Minister of State in charge of the National Treasury at the Moninistry of Finance and Economic Planning. File.
Economy
Rwanda targets Rwf2.5tln investments in manufacturing incentives
Participants in a group photo at  a workshop that brought together representatives of the African Union, the United Nations, policymakers  from across Africa, security personnel, and members of civil society, on February 27.
Featured
Preventing children use in conflicts is key to transform violence – Experts
Cogebanque Plc's crew member  pose for a picture during the closing ceremony of Tour du Rwanda at Rebero  in Kigali
Featured
FEATURED: Cogebanque’s takeaway package from Tour du Rwanda 2023
Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health  speaking during the National Dialogue Council, Umushyikirano, on February 28, as part of a panel discussion on “Building Strong Families and Communities”. Courtesy
Health
Obesity rates double in Rwandan cities
The International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers (also known as “Red Hand Day”) to draw attention to the issue of child soldiers around the world. courtesy
Security
Regional security personnel recommit to end use of children in armed conflicts
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente visits IPRC Musanze. Addressing delegates at Umushyikirano, Ngirente said that the government is about to introduce Bachelors of Technology in IPRCs. File
Education
Rwanda introduces Bachelors of Technology in IPRCs
President Kagame meets with Dan Zelikow, Vice Chairman of Public Sector, and Global Co-Head of Infrastructure Finance and Advisory Group at JP Morgan Venture Capital in Kigali, on Thursday February 23. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame hosts global investment firm official
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya has revealed that Rwanda will announce its offering on the carbon market in April following consultations and studies that are currently under way,
Environment
Rwanda to announce carbon credit offerings in April
Pascal Nyamulinda has been appointed Director General of Benin’ National Agency for the Identification of Persons. File
Rwanda
Rwandan named boss of Benin’s identification agency
President Paul Kagame meets with  Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Kingdom of Jordan on Wednesday, February 22. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
President Kagame receives Jordan Deputy PM
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr.Vincent Biruta and Ayman Safadi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Kingdom of Jordan after signing the MoU in Kigali, on February 22. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Photos: Rwanda, Jordan to waive visa requirements on ordinary passports
Tourists drive through Akagera National Park. Seen here taking pictures of giraffe at the park.  Courtesy
Tourism
Nature-based tourism key in boosting Rwanda’s economy – World Bank
President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera delivers remarks at the Africa Business Forum, on February 20. He urged the UNECA, African Union, and Afreximbank to explore the feasibility of a carbon market in Africa
Africa
AU leaders want to develop an African carbon market

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