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Rwanda has set an ambitious target to double pre-primary enrolment from the current 35 per cent to 65 per cent by 2029. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda set to increase pre-primary enrolment to 65%

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva (3rd right) in a group photo with participants at the two-day roundtable discussion. In the front row are (from left) Prof Njuguna Ndung’u of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, EAC Deputy Secretary General Annette Ssemuwemba, Dr Joy Maria Kategekwa of AfDB, Allen Asiimwe of TradeMark Africa, and Amani M’Bale of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on Wednesday, September 11. COURTESY OF EAC
Africa

Region’s Central Banks urged to embrace technology, facilitate cross-border trade

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda. Courtesy
Education

World Bank approves $200mn for skills development in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Since declaring mpox a medical emergency on August 13, Africa CDC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts to assist countries in containing the outbreak. Courtesy
Health

US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Rwanda’s dairy sector is projected to get a boost with the country’s only cattle breeding centre expected to be reinvigorated with up to $13 billion in funding. Courtesy
Rwanda

Huye-based dairy breeding centre to get Rwf13bn boost

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Veronica Nduva, EAC Secretary General speaks during a meeting in Arusha. Courtesy
Africa

What is the fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement?

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Experts during a panel discussion during the celebration the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy
Environment

Rwandans urged to double efforts in combating rising air pollution

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Major General (Rtd) Ferdinand Safari, the Director of Dallaire Institute's African Centre of Excellence speaks during the meeting as Nelson Mbarushimana, the Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board and Robert Doya Nanima of the AU's African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child look on. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Dallaire Institute meets education sector players to advance Vancouver Principles, Safe Schools Declaration in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Minister Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri visits a maize plantation during World Food Day. The Government has allocated Rwf54.2 billion for subsidies on mineral fertilisers, and seeds in Kayonza in 2023. File
Agriculture

Govt earmarks over Rwf54bn for fertilisers, seeds

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A view of indoor mini football pitch at Kigali Universe in Nyarugenge, one of the city's private recreational spaces. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Police must not punish Businesses transforming Kigali into a Global tourism city

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Kigali Innovation City will host world-class universities, office spaces, and start-up business incubators, technology companies, biotech firms among others.
Technology

How Kigali Innovation City is poised to empower citizens, unleash tech talent

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Ambassador Wang Xuekun, the envoy of China to Rwanda, addresses journalists in Kigali on Tuesday, September 10. Photos by Craish Bahizi
International

Explainer: Why China elevated Rwanda to “comprehensive strategic partner”

Tuesday, September 10, 2024