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Officials and Winners of the HangaSRH startups across sub-Saharan Africans, pose for a photo at the celebration at Norrsken on December 6. Courtesy.

FEATURED: Rwanda celebrates 10 startups transforming SRH across Africa through technology

Sunday, December 08, 2024

Some of the best performers pose for a group photo at the graduation ceremony on Friday, December 7. Courtesy

FEATURED: Over 7,000 graduate at Mount Kenya University

Saturday, December 07, 2024

I&M Bank employees, customers, and nine tenants follow instructions on how to deal with fire outbreak during drills at the bank headquarters on Friday, December 7. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda conducts fire drill to enhance emergency preparedness

Saturday, December 07, 2024

Officials launch a report, titled “A Comparative Study on Digitization of Justice following COVID-19 in Kenya and Rwanda,” on December 5 in Kigali. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: New study shows how Rwanda, Kenya leverage technology for Justice delivery

Saturday, December 07, 2024

Steven Sabiti, the CEO of IER, speaks during the five-day training, which will run until December 11. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

FEATURED: Young engineering professionals gain soft skills to boost career prospects

Friday, December 06, 2024

FEATURED: Christmas arrives early: MTN Rwanda, TECNO introduce ‘Noheli Inshyushye’ with gifts promotion

Friday, December 06, 2024

Representatives from Agahozo Shalom in Rwamagana, pose for a photo at the competition.

FEATURED: NCBA sponsors the first Rwanda-Kenya Economics Olympiad for students

Friday, December 06, 2024

BPR Bank Rwanda Managing Director Patience Mutesi receives the award as the bank honoured as ‘Bank of the Year 2024, in Rwanda during a gala event at the Peninsula Hotel, London, on December 4, 2024. Courtesy

FEATURED: BPR Bank Rwanda wins Bank of the Year 2024 award

Friday, December 06, 2024

The initiative was launched with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) , the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the University of Rwanda on November 10, 2023. Courtesy

FEATURED: UNDP's UniPod: Empowering innovators to tackle real-world challenges

Friday, December 06, 2024

George Asamani, Managing Director of Sub-Saharan Africa, PMI.

Project Management Institute celebrates 50 next generation project leaders shaping a better world

Thursday, December 05, 2024

Three women agripreneurs Dr. Never Zekeya Mwembela from Tanzania, and Kenya's Gladwell Karangi and Pauline Otila Kamwara were awarded at the Agroecological Food Futures Prize in Kigali on December 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi

FEATURED: Three agripreneurs women win prestigious ‘Agroecological Food Futures’ prize

Thursday, December 05, 2024

L-R: Dr. Monika Erath (German Industry Delegate), Dr. James Mwangi (Equity Group CEO), H.E. Henriette Geiger (EU Ambassador to Kenya), Ms. Petra Kotte (DEG), and H.E. Sebastian Groth (German Ambassador to Kenya) at the launch of the German Desk by Equity Group and DEG. The desk will support European SMEs and local partners in East Africa with financial and relationship management services.

FEATURED: Equity Group, DEG launch German Desk to boost East African trade

Thursday, December 05, 2024

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (R) and BPI France CEO Nicolas Dufourcq display the MoU between Equity and BPI France. Looking on in second row (L-R) is Managing Partner ALN Kenya, Rosa Nduati-Mutero, the French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and the Principal Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Alfred K’Ombudo.

PRESS RELEASE: Equity, BpiFrance partner to boost SME trade financing in East Africa

Thursday, December 05, 2024

SONARWA Life Assurance Company Ltd and SONARWA General Insurance Company Ltd officials hand over a cheque to school officials at Groupe Scolaire Rushubi Catholique in Bugesera District. Courtesy

FEATURED: SONARWA pledges school feeding support, environmental conservation at GS Rushubi

Thursday, December 05, 2024

Pauline Okumu, the National Director of World Vision Rwanda delivers her remarks during the celebration of the 30th anniversary on Tuesday, December 3. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: World Vision Rwanda marks 30 years of transformative impact on communities

Thursday, December 05, 2024

Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank, interacts with Ole Thonke, Undersecretary for Development Policy in Denmark during the launch on Tuesday, December 3. All photos by Craish Bahizi

FEATURED: BPR Bank, Denmark launch $5.6m credit guarantee to support MSMEs

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Residents during the campaign as African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE) Rwanda marked World AIDS Day on December 1 in Ndera Sector, Gasabo District. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: AEE Rwanda marks World AIDS Day with HIV prevention campaign in Gasabo

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Farmers who were recognized by ICRAF, pose for a photo during the awarding ceremony. Courtesy

FEATURED: ICRAF introduces new strategies to increase tree cover on farms countrywide

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Dr James Mwangi has been appointed to the World Bank Group High-level Advisory Council on jobs to tackle looming crises. Courtesy

PRESS RELEASE: Equity’s Mwangi appointed to WB Group advisory council on jobs

Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Participants pose for a group photo during a week-long workshop held in Huye District. All photos by Craish Bhaizi

FEATURED: TechnoServe drives digital transformation in Rwanda’s coffee supply chain

Monday, December 02, 2024