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Members of cooperatives and MoneyPhone officials pose for a group photo after a meeting to discuss on how MoneyPhone is transforming access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: How MoneyPhone Africa Ltd empowers underserved MSMEs, smallholder farmers

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

Monday, October 07, 2024
Rwanda is set to host the sixth African Tea Convention and Exhibition. The event will take place from October 9 to 11 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV). Courtesy
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Rwanda to host 6th Africa Tea Convention and Exhibition

Monday, October 07, 2024
A view of a wheat farm on terraces in Gakenke District. The six-year project is also contributing in increasing the agricultural produce.
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How REMA’s project built resilience to climate change in two districts

Monday, October 07, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
FAO has been working with various actors and partners to make Rwanda’s goal of eliminating rabies by 20230 a reality.

Fighting rabies with education and early treatment

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Medics during a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, October 17, 2022. The Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from the Marburg virus has increased to 10 on Tuesday, October 1
Health

Marburg Virus: Dealing with misconceptions, myths and misinformation

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
A view of Rugezi wetland in in Burera, one of the restored marshlands in in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
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Rwanda to restore 1,000 wetlands as report highlights water crisis in Africa

Monday, September 30, 2024
Officials and beneficiaries pose for a photo during the launch of Kataza Programme on World Tourism Day on September 27.
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FEATURED: I&M Bank, partners launch Rwf130m finance facility for youth, women in tourism

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Thousands of youth attend Our Past event, the annual commemoration event to pay tribute to youths that were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Addressing inter-generational trauma among Rwandan youth, 30 years after Genocide

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy
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How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024