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A view of the city of Kigali' Business District. Kigali is set to domicile the headquarters of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation financing facility, also known as Timbuktoo.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

WEF: Rwanda, UNDP launch Africa’s largest innovation fund

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi, the Chief Gender Monitor at GMO delivers remarks during the launch on Monday, January 16. Courtesy
Rwanda

Initiative transforming taxation for a gender-inclusive future launched

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Some of the Burundians stranded at Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

What’s it with East Africans? In one area they celebrate unity, in another they shut borders

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Music

Is Rwandan hip-hop dead or has it evolved? What industry players say

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Alice Umulinga, acting president of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC), has said the early preparation programme helped young athletes to hone their skills ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. File photo

80 prospects begin early preps for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Monday, January 15, 2024
President Paul Kagame addressing delegates at the 29th annual National Prayer Breakfast at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, January 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Prayer Breakfast: Make right choices and refuse inequality – Kagame

Sunday, January 14, 2024
Equity Bank Rwanda has selected 36 high-performing students from the 2023 Rwanda National Secondary Leaving Exams for its Equity Leaders Program
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda welcomes 3rd cohort of scholars to Equity Leaders Program

Saturday, January 13, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a momentous triumph in global health. Courtesy
Health

WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free

Friday, January 12, 2024
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups. Courtesy
Africa

South Africa opposition party calls country's deployment to DR Congo reckless decision

Friday, January 12, 2024
A panel discussion during the October 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event. The 2024 edition will take place at Kigali Convention Centre in October 29. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Technology

Major tech conferences coming to Rwanda in 2024

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Yvonne Kabarokore is set to represent Rwanda at Miss Planet International in Cambodia. Courtesy photos
Showbiz

Yvonne Kabarokore to represent Rwanda at Miss Planet International

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Workers packing biscuits inside a factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) in May 2021. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow by 7 per cent in 2024, up from 6.3 per cent in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

2024: Rwanda to lead economic growth in East Africa – UN report

Wednesday, January 10, 2024