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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
Yves Iradukunda, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT and Innovation speaks to media, on October 17, during a press briefing on the conference organised by the Global Systems of Mobile Associations. Courtesy
Technology
Mobile, internet penetration on agenda ahead of Mobile World Congress
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Rwanda
Uganda’s Gen. Muhoozi back in Rwanda on private visit
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the session on sexual and reproductive health and mental health at the Youth Connekt Summit on October 14. Courtesy.
Health
Access to sexual reproductive, mental health services are inseparable – First Lady
Delegates during the  African Peering and Interconnection conference in Kigali  August 24, 2022. Rwanda will host the Mobile World Congress Africa 2022, slated for October 25 to 27. Dan Nsengiyumva
Technology
Digital innovators optimistic as Rwanda hosts African Mobile World Congress
Johnston Busingye, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, delivers remarks during the London Conference on International Law 2022 on October 11. Photo: Courtesy.
Security
Busingye reiterates Rwanda’s commitment to global peace, security
The Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd, Chantal Kagame.
Featured
MTN explains new MoMo self-initiated reversal service
Alice Ingabire  inspects how workers make bread at her bakery dubbed "the Family Pride Bakery" in Niboye Sector, Kicukiro District. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
How one woman found her niche in bakery to support street vendors
Volunteers carry a trauma victim during a commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial. Activists have called for improved service delivery in public hospitals that offer mental health services. Photo: File.
Health
Mental health: Calls grow for improved services in hospitals
Nadine Kanyana, the founder and owner of Kanyana World fashion brand during the interview. Kanyana  created affordable ready-to-wear and made-to-measure fashion for young people. / Photos: Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
Meet Kanyana, 25-year-old designer on creating affordable fashion for young people
Editable vector silhouette of a man sitting with his head in his hand with background made using a gradient mesh
Health
How to tell if your child is struggling with depression
Haimanot Teferra, Chief of IMF Mission to Rwanda, addresses the media during a meeting with Minister of Finance, Uzziel Ndagijimana, in Kigali, on October 7 . Dan Gatsinzi
Business
Rwanda’s risk of debt distress remains moderate – IMF
The official launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area 's  Guided Trade Initiative, on October 7. So far, eight countries are participating in the pilot phase. They include_ Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Tunisia, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Hopes high as AfCFTA launches Guided Trade Initiative
Prime Minister Ngirente meets Jonathan Nzayikorera, Executive Director for the Eastern Africa Constituency at African Development Bank  to discuss on areas of cooperation on October 7. Courtesy
Economy
PM Ngirente, AfDB Executive Director discuss development priorities
Residents wade through a flooded street in Kigali on January 28, 2020. Rwanda has secured US$310 million loan from IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility to tackle climate change.
Environment
Rwanda, IMF agree on $310m deal on climate financing
Bank officials toast with their customers during the celebration of Customer Service week in Kigali on October 6. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
Bank of Africa spotlights its customers in appreciation week
Briggette Harrington, President and CEO of Igire Coffee Limited. Photo: Courtesy.
Business
Packaging remains a hindrance for local products – Rwanda’s AfCFTA trade pioneer
Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Belen Calvo Uyarra, EU designate Ambassador to Rwanda after signing the agreement in Kigali on Thursday ,October 6. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda, EU sign Rwf72.5 billion deal for climate-resilient agriculture
Zephanie Niyonkuru, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Development Board was removed  from his duties due to repeated managerial failures. FILE
Rwanda
Zephanie Niyonkuru dropped as deputy boss of RDB

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