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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
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Politics
Musanze vice mayor resigns over sectarian gathering
MTN Rwanda, the largest telecommunications company in Rwanda launched its own 4G LTE network , on Sunday, July 23. Courtesy
Technology
MTN Rwanda launches its own 4G network
Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, was given the Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up (DUSUSU) Award for her exceptional efforts in advancing gender equality in Rwanda  Monday, July 24.
Women
Gender Minister Bayisenge gets award for championing gender equality
President Paul Kagame and President Sassou Nguesso witness the signing of an agreement of cooperation on accelerating the implementation of the African Continent Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Kigali on July 22. Photo
Business
Rwanda, Congo-Brazzaville sign deal to trade under AfCFTA
Minister of Trade Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze and Minister of International Cooperation in Congo-Brazzaville, Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso sign the agreement on July 22. Courtesy
Business
Rwandan company to engage in mining, rice production in Congo-Brazzaville
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Economy
16 districts to benefit from Pro-Poor Basket Fund
Senior delegates pose for a photo at the event that brought together leaders and influencers in the fields of WASH, health, and women’s rights. Photos: Courtesy.
Featured
Why access to clean water, sanitation is prerequisite for achieving gender equality
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during a  session themed “Increasing accessibility towards improved women’s health globally” , on Tuesday,  July 18. Courtesy
Women’s voices critical in healthcare decisions – First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses delegates during a fireside chat session themed “The State of Gender Equality in Era of Crises”, on, Tuesday, July 18. Courtesy
First Lady inspires solidarity in addressing gender gaps
President Paul Kagame addresses over 6000 delegates at the official opening of Women Deliver 2023 Conference at BK Arena, on Monday, July 17. During his remarks, Kagame said that  commitments that are not followed by action cannot fulfill the promise to build a more just and prosperous future for future generations.   Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Move from commitments to actions in bridging gender gaps –Kagame
Wellars Gasamagera, Secretary General of RPF-Inkotanyi interacts  with 65 diaspora youth drawn from 15 countries at RPF Headquarters on Sunday, July 16.All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Politics
RPF’s Gasamagera tasks diaspora youth to actively contribute in Rwanda’s development
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Aviation
Rwanda Airports Company acquires latest aircraft recovery technology
EBM serves to facilitate taxpayers to easily calculate their taxes. RRA urged taxpayers to declare and pay their due taxes, for the month of June not later  than July 17. File
Featured
RRA urges taxpayers to pay VAT, PAYE prior to changes in quarters
Kampeta Sayinzoga, the Chief Executive Officer of BRD addresses delegates during the launch. Courtesy
Featured
Export Growth Fund: BRD's new competition to finance exporters
An aerial view of Hakan Peat Power plant in Gisagara District (80MW). Rwanda has been urged to proactively diversify the destinations for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) beyond Kigali. COURTESY
Business
Calls grow to diversify FDIs destinations beyond Kigali
The CEO of Agaciro Development Fund, Gilbert Nyatanyi, with the Group Executive Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations of TDB, Mary Kamari, during the announcement of the fund’s $8.1 million investment in the regional bank. PHOTO BY IGIHE
Economy
Why Agaciro fund invested $8 million in regional bank
Foodstuff vendors at Kimisagara market in Nyarugenge District. Rwanda’s consumer prices increased by 13.7 per cent in June, at a decelerating pace from 14.1 per cent recorded in May.Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda’s consumer prices rise to 13.7% in June
President Kagame meets with Prime Minister Philip Davis of Bahamas to discuss the strengthening and collaboration between the Bahamas and Rwanda by building on the existing ties  on Sunday, July 9. Village Urugwiro
Economy
How Rwanda’s interest in the Caribbean is helping fuel South-South ties

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