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 Jessica Agasaro
Jessica Agasaro
Anastasia Murekeyimana, a Genocide survivor, and Gervain Ntagungira. The two were part of a six-month reconciliation and reintegration programme.
Kwibuka
Kwibuka: A Genocide survivor and perpetrator’s story of reconciliation
Workers sort briquettes in Mageragere sector. Minister said that number of jobs created increased from 146,000 in 2014 to 235,332 in 2023, implying a 61 per cent rise within the last decade. Mucyo Willy
Job creation up 60% in last ten years – labour ministry
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the workshop in Kigali on Friday, April 26. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Untapped potential behind cross border trade
Carol Abade, a member of the board chair at the African Soft Power Summit speaks about the upcoming  Africa Soft Power Summit  in Kigali. 31. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Africa soft power summit returns to Kigali for third time
Mourners observe a moment of silence to pay respect to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi
Kwibuka
Kwibuka: PSF commemorates businesspeople killed during Genocide
Genocide survivor Alexis Ndayambaje poses for a photo after visiting Rebero Genocide memorial. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Why one Genocide survivor rides bicycle to memorials nationwide
Afri-Farmers, which runs an e-commerce platform, is among the few players that operate beyond the capital city. File
Business
How can e-commerce scale beyond Kigali?
A female taxi rider who works at Vuba Vuba Africa, one of the leading e-commerce delivery companies in Rwanda. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology
How Rwanda’s e-commerce sector grew in 2023
Cynthia  Musanganire at the Construction site. Through the “Women Raising the Roof” campaign, Mr Roof aimed to testify to the changing landscape of the construction sector in the country.Courtesy
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FEATURED - ‘Raising the roof’: Women breaking biases in construction sector
Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, the Minister of Trade and Industry has shed light on the recent decision by the government to impound tonnes of mislabelled rice from Tanzania. File
Business
Trade Minister explains decision to impound mislabelled rice
A medic conducting oral screening  during the observation of World Oral Health Day   at Gikomero Stadium in Gasabo district on March 20. Courtesy
Health
Low uptake of dental check-ups raises concerns among dentists
Prime Insurance Rwanda's office in Kigali. According to the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), insurance penetration in Rwanda currently stands at 1.6 per cent. File
Technology could boost insurance penetration – experts
The 45 extraordinary women who have been nominated for awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Rwandan women trailblazers celebrated at 2024 Women in Leadership Summit and Awards
MINICOM has fined 113 middlemen who were found to have purchased maize harvests without the necessary licenses. Courtesy
Crime
Penalties await middlemen exploiting maize farmers
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire delivers remarks   during the Africa e-Governance Conference on March 12 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy
Technology
ICT minister calls for robust cybersecurity measures in digital governance
Jacqueline Niyonzima, a Burundian refugee, during the interview at her Imararungu Bar-Resto. All photos: Craish Bahizi
Business
From vulnerable refugee to thriving hospitality business owner; Jacqueline Niyonzima’s story
Panelists discuss during BPR Bank;s  customer’s international women’s day forum in Kigali on Thursday, March 7. Courtesy
Women
BPR Bank committed to being champions of inclusivity, progress
Amb Wang Xuekun, the Chinese envoy to Rwanda, speaking at a press conference in Kigali on Tuesday, February 5. He spoke about the never-ending conflict in eastern DR Congo, pointing out that his country supports the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Africa
Eastern DR Congo crisis: Chinese envoy backs Luanda, Nairobi peace processes

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