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The World Bamboo Day was for the first time celebrated in Rwanda on Wednesday September 18 in Nyamagabe District. Bamboos are known for boosting soil conservation. Courtesy

Soil conservation milestone as Rwanda celebrates inaugural World Bamboo Day

Thursday, September 19, 2024

CANAL+ Rwanda expands B2B offers with new English add-ons

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Gender experts discuss GBV and the innovative tools to sensitise masses on the vice, such as the chatbot

‘Mbaza’ GBV information platform hits 100,000 visitors

Thursday, September 19, 2024

(L-R) Sam Nkusi, Executive Chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Rwanda, Minister Jean-Damascène Bizimana and Elodie Shami, Director-General of the Imbuto Foundation during the handover of the donation in Kigali on Monday, September 16. ALL PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI

FEATURED: Liquid contributes Rwf130 million towards preserving memory of Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Delegates and officials pose for a group photo after the meeting.

FEATURED: Equity Bank Rwanda deepens ties with Gicumbi farmers

Saturday, September 14, 2024

The golf winners pose for a photo during the awarding ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, September 12.Photos by Craish Bahizi

CNBC Africa Rwanda Golf Day brings together business executives

Friday, September 13, 2024

Participants follow a presentation during I&M Bank Rwanda's Human Resource (HR) masterclass at the Kigali Marriott Hotel on Thursday, September12. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda equips HR teams of partners with effective management strategies

Friday, September 13, 2024

Participants were introduced to advanced mini-grid software tools like Xendee, HomerPro, and COMET.

International lecturers complete week-long mini- grid training workshop at University of Rwanda

Thursday, September 12, 2024

A health worker during a mass testing exercise of Covid 19 in Kigali in 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Civil society urges Global South to demand fair health measures in WHO pandemic talks

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Major General (Rtd) Ferdinand Safari, the Director of Dallaire Institute's African Centre of Excellence speaks during the meeting as Nelson Mbarushimana, the Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board and Robert Doya Nanima of the AU's African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child look on. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: Dallaire Institute meets education sector players to advance Vancouver Principles, Safe Schools Declaration in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presided over the launch of Rwanda Legacy Program” at the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum 2024) on September 6

Rwanda woos investors to inject $1.7bn into major agriculture opportunities at concluded Africa Food Systems Forum

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Delegates pose for a photo as the African voice of Directors Ltd (AvD) in partnership with the UK-based Institute of Directors (IoD), has launched the well-known Chartered Director Programme in Rwanda. All photos: Courtesy

FEATURED: African voice of Directors introduces professional director training in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

EPD Executive Chairman Ivan Twagirishema delivers remarks as the institution celebrates its ten year anniversary on Monday, September 9. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Energy Private Developers (EPD) launches renewable energy week, marks 10-year anniversary

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

The Smart Agriculture Irrigation Project Prototype

University of Kigali embarks on green initiative to boost sustainable agriculture

Monday, September 09, 2024

Patience Mutesi, the Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda, and Mary Porter Peschka, the IFC Regional Director for Eastern Africa, sign the agreement on Friday, September 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

FEATURED: BPR Bank Rwanda, IFC partner to support SMEs with Rwf53bn investment

Monday, September 09, 2024

Participants share a group photo at the end of the three day engagement on harm reduction.

FEATURED: HIV prevalence among people who use drugs is three times higher — study

Monday, September 09, 2024

Starting today, consumers across Rwanda can enjoy the same great taste and energy boost of Cheetah Energy Malt Drink at a new price of just Rwf 550 for the glass bottle version. Courtesy

PRESS RELEASE : Cheetah Energy Malt now available in returnable glass bottles across Rwanda

Monday, September 09, 2024

Dr Martin Kimemia assists Charlene Ruto in planting a tree at the university.

Kenya’s First Daughter urges society to empower young women at Mount Kigali University event

Sunday, September 08, 2024

Prof Manasseh Nshuti, Chairman of the Board of Promoters and other officials pose for a photo with parents and students after a meeting on Friday, September 6. All photos by Craish Bahizi

University of Kigali sends top IT students to Czech Republic for exchange programme

Saturday, September 07, 2024

Officials pose for a group photo with top performers of the challenge dubbed ‘Dubai Twagiye’ which ran from February to June 2024. Courtesy

Bralirwa’s ‘Dubai Twagiye’ ceremony celebrates top Coca-Cola challenge winners

Saturday, September 07, 2024