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A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District. Rwanda has achieved an electricity access rate of 70 per cent. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda achieves 70% electricity access, set to host energy conference

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Michael Dixon playing for Patriots BBC at BK Arena. APR basketball club are closer to securing the services of American guard Michael Dixon ahead of the much-anticipated 2024 Basketball Africa League-BAL. INTERNET PHOTO
Basketball

APR in ‘advanced’ talks with Dixon ahead of BAL

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
REG will, alongside league champions APR, be representing Rwanda. Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

Basketball: REG women aim for glory at Zone V championship

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Officials and scholars pose for a group photo during the event that aimed to equip scholars with the necessary knowledge, skills and key information to succeed and transition into the workplace, at Camp Kigali on October 9. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR kick off inspiring orientation week

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Claudette Ishimwe is briefed by her coach during a training session. At least 30 swimmers were selected to represent Rwanda at the 2023 Africa Aquatics Zone 3 III championship due in Kigali from November 21-27. File
Swimming

Swimming: 30 selected for Africa Zone III championship

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Riders in peloton during Tour du Rwanda 2022. The 16th edition of Tour du Rwanda cycling race is scheduled for February 18-25, 2024. Courtesy
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda 2024 dates announced

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana with other panelists at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting on October 10, in Dakar, Senegal. Courtesy
Health

Artificial intelligence to revolutionise healthcare systems — Minister Nsanzimana

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The walk will collaborate with Car-free Day on Sunday, October 15, starting at 7 am at the BK Arena, and concluding at Green Hills Academy.
Health

Pink October: Breast cancer walk to offer screening, counselling

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
State Minister Dr Yvan Butera with other delegates follow a presentation during a vaccine cold-chain symposium in Kigali, on Monday October 9. The symposium intends to demonstrate the preservation of vaccines through the cold chain and ensure that they can be able to reach beneficiaries in their right conditions. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Cold chain symposium explores vaccine preservation, delivery

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The 17th edition of ‘La Tropicale Amissa Bongo’ cycling race which was due in Gabon from January 22-28, 2024 has been postponed. FILE
Cycling

La Tropicale Amissa Bongo 2024 postponed

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
President Macky Sall and Bill Gates talk about innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges in Africa at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar. COURTESY
Health

Gender equality remains key to achieving universal healthcare — AU Chair

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Specialists work inside IRCAD Africa, the centre of excellence in Kigali’s budding, health hub in Masaka sector in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Health

Explainer: How Rwanda’s next-gen surgery works

Tuesday, October 10, 2023