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Alice Kagina
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Delegates during the African Peering and Interconnection conference in Kigali August 24, 2022. Rwanda will host the Mobile World Congress Africa 2022, slated for October 25 to 27. Dan Nsengiyumva
Technology
Digital innovators optimistic as Rwanda hosts African Mobile World Congress
Friday, October 14, 2022
Johnston Busingye, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, delivers remarks during the London Conference on International Law 2022 on October 11. Photo: Courtesy.
Security
Busingye reiterates Rwanda’s commitment to global peace, security
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd, Chantal Kagame.
Featured
MTN explains new MoMo self-initiated reversal service
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Alice Ingabire inspects how workers make bread at her bakery dubbed "the Family Pride Bakery" in Niboye Sector, Kicukiro District. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
How one woman found her niche in bakery to support street vendors
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Volunteers carry a trauma victim during a commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial. Activists have called for improved service delivery in public hospitals that offer mental health services. Photo: File.
Health
Mental health: Calls grow for improved services in hospitals
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Nadine Kanyana, the founder and owner of Kanyana World fashion brand during the interview. Kanyana created affordable ready-to-wear and made-to-measure fashion for young people. / Photos: Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
Meet Kanyana, 25-year-old designer on creating affordable fashion for young people
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Editable vector silhouette of a man sitting with his head in his hand with background made using a gradient mesh
Health
How to tell if your child is struggling with depression
Monday, October 10, 2022
Haimanot Teferra, Chief of IMF Mission to Rwanda, addresses the media during a meeting with Minister of Finance, Uzziel Ndagijimana, in Kigali, on October 7 . Dan Gatsinzi
Business
Rwanda’s risk of debt distress remains moderate – IMF
Monday, October 10, 2022
The official launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area 's Guided Trade Initiative, on October 7. So far, eight countries are participating in the pilot phase. They include_ Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Tunisia, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Hopes high as AfCFTA launches Guided Trade Initiative
Saturday, October 08, 2022
Prime Minister Ngirente meets Jonathan Nzayikorera, Executive Director for the Eastern Africa Constituency at African Development Bank to discuss on areas of cooperation on October 7. Courtesy
Economy
PM Ngirente, AfDB Executive Director discuss development priorities
Friday, October 07, 2022
Residents wade through a flooded street in Kigali on January 28, 2020. Rwanda has secured US$310 million loan from IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility to tackle climate change.
Environment
Rwanda, IMF agree on $310m deal on climate financing
Friday, October 07, 2022
Bank officials toast with their customers during the celebration of Customer Service week in Kigali on October 6. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
Bank of Africa spotlights its customers in appreciation week
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Briggette Harrington, President and CEO of Igire Coffee Limited. Photo: Courtesy.
Business
Packaging remains a hindrance for local products – Rwanda’s AfCFTA trade pioneer
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Belen Calvo Uyarra, EU designate Ambassador to Rwanda after signing the agreement in Kigali on Thursday ,October 6. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda, EU sign Rwf72.5 billion deal for climate-resilient agriculture
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Zephanie Niyonkuru, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Development Board was removed from his duties due to repeated managerial failures. FILE
Rwanda
Zephanie Niyonkuru dropped as deputy boss of RDB
Thursday, October 06, 2022
First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks on maternal and child health on the sidelines of the ongoing World Innovation Summit for Health in Doha, Qatar, on October 4. Courtesy
Health
First Lady talks peace, prosperity as baseline for sustainable development
Tuesday, October 04, 2022
Delegates follow a presentation during the launch of “Ikaze Munyamuryango” campaign that seeks to celebrate over 15 million Equity members across seven African markets, on September 30. / All photos: Craish Bahizi
Featured
Equity Bank avails $6 billion fund to boost business recovery across Africa
Monday, October 03, 2022
Workers sort fresh green beans for export at the newly inaugurated packhouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro on September 8. Rwanda’s private sector have been urged to leverage the AfCFTA to expand their businesses beyond the EAC market. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Private sector urged to expand market under AfCFTA trading
Friday, September 30, 2022

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