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Participants during the Pact partners' meeting, in Kigali on September 19. The meeting focused on the achievements of the 'Illuminating Small-Scale Mining in Rwanda' project, which aims to provide environmentally friendly lighting solutions to small-scale miners. Courtesy
Featured

Equity Bank, Pact Rwanda team up to empower small-scale miners

Monday, September 23, 2024
Some of the new recruits showcasing some skills acquired during a six-month training during the pass-out event at the basic military training centre in Nasho, Kirehe District on Sunday, September 22. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Gen Muganga urges new RDF recruits to serve with discipline

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe (L) and members of Rwandan delegation during the United Nations General Assembly, in New York on Sunday, September 22.
Rwanda

Nduhungirehe makes case for global cooperation at UN Summit of the Future

Sunday, September 22, 2024
A segment of a residential hotspot identified as a high-risk zone in Gatsata. Other hotspots include Jabana, Nduba, Kimisagara, Nyakabanda, Kigali, and Mageragere sectors, as well as areas near wetlands. Photo: File
Environment

What next after identifying 326 major disaster hotspots?

Sunday, September 22, 2024
The Summit of the Future can also serve as a platform to advance Africa's economic agenda.
Africa

Why the UN Summit of the Future must focus on Africa

Sunday, September 22, 2024
A visitor watches a video on Rwandan history during his tour at Kigali Genocide Memorial. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

A look at Rwanda’s journey to digitise genocide memorial sites

Sunday, September 22, 2024
The University of Rwanda is planning to increase its hostel capacity to accommodate up to 60 per cent of undergraduate students. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda planning to accommodate 60% of students

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Authorities in DR Congo have said they released 600 prisoners in the country’s main prison Makala on Saturday, September 21
Africa

DR Congo frees 600 inmates from overcrowded Makala prison

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Islamic Cultural Centre located in the Nyamirambo Sector of Kigali, is home to one of the largest mosques in Rwanda, established in 1979
Religion

Top seven religious tourism sites in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
White Pelican, one of hundreds of species that the new survey has documented.
Environment

Eight key findings from biodiversity survey on Rwanda's protected Rugezi Marsh

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.
Health

Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Dr Antonel Olckers, president of African Forensic Sciences Academy during the interview in Kigali on September 20, 2024. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

Rwanda hosts AFSA’s inaugural conference: Insights into Africa’s forensic future

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Owners of some of the stolen cars that have been recovered by Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Tuesday September 17. The handover took place after parading six individuals suspected to be behind that robbery.
Crime

Five simple yet effective ways to protect your vehicle from theft

Saturday, September 21, 2024
A river through Rugezi Marsh (courtesy photo)
Environment

Rugezi Marsh biodiversity: Survey finds over 400 previously undocumented species

Saturday, September 21, 2024
A child reads a book at GS Camp Kigali in Nyarugenge District. September is National Literacy Month. Craish Bahizi
Education

How best can parents inspire their children to read?

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Technicians install Starlink internet at a school in Rwanda. In mid 2023, Rwanda launched Starlink internet in 50 schools countrywide.
Technology

How Starlink internet has enhanced learning in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Jean-Bosco Iyacu, CEO of Access to Finance Rwanda, Martina Fors Mohlin, Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden and Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of the Bank of Kigali, during the signing ceremony.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Bank of Kigali, Embassy of Sweden partner to boost SME growth with USD10m loan portfolio guarantee

Saturday, September 21, 2024
DONGFENG & Wuling brands are available at the showroom set up in Rwanda.
Africa

Chinese technology boost uptake of e-mobility in Africa: experts

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The total number of mpox cases in Africa has risen to 29,152, including 6,105 confirmed cases and 738 deaths, since the start of 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Mpox cases in Africa approach 30,000 mark

Saturday, September 21, 2024