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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
Petr Kapoun, TRL Space CEO.
Technology
Czech-based space firm to set up nanosatellites in Rwanda
Speaker of Parliament Donatille Mukantabana is helped to light a candle in memory of Genocide victims interred at Nyanza Genocide Memorial in Kicukiro District on Thursday, April 11. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka
Kwibuka 30: Speaker Mukabalisa tells youth not to let guard down but strive to sustain country’s gains
Canadian Member of Parliament, Arielle Kayabaga during a past interview in Kigali. The Liberal MP for London West and first black woman to become elected to the London City Council has asked the Canadian parliament to designate UN sanctioned militia FDLR as a terrorist group. File photo
Africa
Canadian legislator Kayabaga asks her country to designate FDLR a terrorist group
Right in the middle of the Arena stood a tree-like decoration that caught the eye of many. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka
Kwibuka 30: Symbolic tree of protection, aspirations, memory displayed
President Paul Kagame shares his personal story, usually kept to himself as he delivered his remarks during the commemoration event on April 7. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Value of two shades of life: Death of Kagame’s cousin vs protection of diplomats
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lay a wreath at the Kigali Genocide Memorial as the country started the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on April 7. VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Kwibuka
Rwandans cannot be indifferent to roots of Genocide – Kagame
President Isaac Hergoz of Israel arrives at Kigali International Airport on Sunday, April 7,  to attend the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Israeli President in Rwanda for Genocide commemoration
A pannel discussion as Avega-Agahozo launched a book titled “Entendez-nous” at Rusororo on Friday, April 5. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka
‘'Entendez-nous”: Genocide widows launch book on rising above silence
Jean-Damascène Bizimana, Minister for National Unity and Civic Engagement. COURTESY
There is no true memory if Genocide crimes continue – Minister Bizimana
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda John Rwangombwa speaks during the presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy
Financial institutions take bigger share of insurers’ investments
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Featured
FEATURED: Ecobank registers Rwf7.6 billion net profit in 2023
Paula Ingabire, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, holds Rwanda’s satellite’ RWASAT-1 during the conference in Kigali on May 16, 2019. The country’s space ambitions have attracted interest from countries such as Japan, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. Photo: File.
Economy
The untapped potential in Rwanda’s space economy
The Archbishop of Kigali and President of the Council of Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda baptises a believer during the Easter mass at St Famille catholic church on Sunday, March 31. Courtesy
Religion
Easter: Clerics spread message of hope, victory
Beata Habyarimana, the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali Group speaks at a past event. BK Group Plc, the parent company of Bank of Kigali Plc, announced Thursday, that it registered a 25 per cent annual increase in net profit, reaching Rwf74.8 billion in 2023.
Economy
BK Group’s net profit grew 25% in 2023
3i Africa Summit organizers and stakeholders in the Rwandan fintech industry pose for a group photo . Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology
3i Africa summit to spearhead investment drive for African fintechs
Senegal’s President-Elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Internet.
Africa
Kagame congratulates Senegalese President-Elect
(Top, L-R): Patience Mutesi, MD of BPR Bank, Christine Baingana, CEO of Urwego Bank,Kampeta Sayinzoga, CEO of Rwanda Development Bank, Diane Karusisi, 

(Bottom, L-R): Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali, Lina M. Higiro, CEO of NCBA Bank, Beata Habyarimana, CEO of BK Group, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of Central Bank and Carine Umutoni, CEO of ECOBANK
Women
How to bring more women into corporate boardrooms
Clients at BPR Rwanda Nyabugogo branch. According to BNR, non-performing loans (NPL) in the banking sector increased to Rwf209 billion in 2023 from Rwf127 billion in 2022. File
Economy
Non-performing loans in Rwandan banks hit Rwf209 billion in 2023

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