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Some teen mothers with their babies after giving birth due to unwanted pregnancies (Courtesy)
Women

What will it take for Rwanda to rein in the teenage pregnancy menace?

Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Officials pose for a photo during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, October 8. The fund aimed at improving access to public services, rehabilitating infrastructure, creating employment opportunities.
Infrastructure

Rwanda secures €15m grant from Germany for rural infrastructure

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting between 5–8 per cent of children, predominantly boys.
Health

ADHD: Understanding its effects on learning, daily life

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Panelists discuss during the event that marked the beginning of a groundbreaking initiative led by the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Youth-led innovations take centre stage at NEF Africa SDG Week

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Some people swim in the hot spring in Nyakabuye Sector in Rusizi District. Rwanda is exploring the use of geothermal energy, a form of heat from the Earth's core. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

How Rwanda is harnessing geothermal energy potential

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
An aerial view of the revamped Amahoro Stadium in the Remera Sports Hub in Gasabo District, as seen on August 11. Landowners in the surrounding area have been given a two-month deadline to submit ‘housing redevelopment designs’ in order to obtain construction permits, to ensure that their properties align with the city’s master plan. Photo Courtesy
Housing

Property owners near Amahoro Stadium given deadline for ‘housing redevelopment’

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
The New Times

It’s high time to turn the “Right to Foods” for a healthy, nutritious and affordable diet into reality

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of AfCFTA addresses the conference. Rwanda will host the second edition of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Business Forum slated for October 9-11. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda set to host 2nd edition of AfCFTA Business Forum

Monday, October 07, 2024
Minister of Finance, Yusuf Murangwa (2nd left), officiates the event as the BRD lists its second tranche of a Sustainability-Linked Bond, worth Rwf 30 billion, on the Rwanda Stock Exchange on Monday, October 7
Economy

BRD lists second Sustainability-linked bond on Rwanda bourse

Monday, October 07, 2024
Members of Parliament during a parliament session that approved the relevance of the draft law on simplified insolvency for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), on October 7. (courtesy)
Economy

Rwanda initiates bill to ease insolvency for micro, small enterprises

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
In June 2024, MTN Rwandacell Ltd (MTN Rwanda) launched its annual Y’ello Care initiative under the theme “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow Education for Rural and Remote Communities.”
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: MTN Rwanda unveils modern kitchen at GS Bukure, commits to support 10,000 students through ‘Dusangire Lunch’

Monday, October 07, 2024
A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2.
Agriculture

Solar-powered irrigation in Rwanda to cover over 1,140ha by 2029

Monday, October 07, 2024