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Jesca Mutamba

Jesca Mutamba

The New Times

Scovia Mutesi elected chairperson of Rwanda Media Commission

Friday, November 15, 2024

Cedric Mupenzi, founder of Sinc Today, received the grand prize in Hanga PitchFest 2024 from Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Africa.

Cedrick Mupenzi of Sinc Today bags Rwf50m prize in Hanga PitchFest

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Young traders urged member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to harmonize tax regimes and enhance internal tax policies to eliminate trade obstacles during the YouthConnekt Africa Summit i

Youth want AfCFTA member states to harmonise tax regimes

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s Regional Bureau for Africa, speaks at the 2024 YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali on November 8. Courtesy

Africa counts on young people for development, says UNDP regional director

Friday, November 08, 2024

Hundreds of youths from across Africa and beyond gathered in Kigali for the seventh Youth Connekt Africa Summit on Friday. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Youth Connekt a 'path to innovation, opportunity'

Friday, November 08, 2024

New Generation Academy (NGA), a nursery, primary, and secondary level school equipped with robotics to help teachers and learners in schools in Kigali, on November 5. Photo Courtesy

Kigali students inspired by new robotics lab

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Fruit bats have been identified as the primary source of the Marburg outbreak in Rwanda. Internet photo

Health minister on why killing Marburg spreading bats is no solution

Tuesday, November 05, 2024

Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses the journalist during a press conference in Kigali on November 4. Photo Courtesy

Health minister explains why Marburg survivors must remain vigilant, prevent transmission

Monday, November 04, 2024

Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa.

Former Hanga PitchFest winner shares tips for 2024 contestants

Saturday, November 02, 2024

A female teacher during a practical exercise for students in construction department at IPRC Kicukiro. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana

Officials decry low number of female teachers in higher education, TVET

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian during the interview with The New Times. Willy Mucyo

Comedian Kibonge opens up on his secret battle with childhood illness

Thursday, October 17, 2024

The President of the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises, Jasper Ebiekure Eradiri raised the issue of barriers to finance for SMEs during the African Continental Free Trade Area business forum on Thursday, October 10.

Head of African SME association advocates for ‘Afro-centric’ credit facilities

Friday, October 11, 2024

Participants follow a presentation during the Biashara Afrika 2024 in Kigali on Wednesday, October 9. Courtesy

Delegates at Biashara Afrika forum highlight bottlenecks impeding intra-African trade

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The 3D printer was unveiled by the National Union of Disability Organisations in Rwanda (NUDOR) and partners on October 7

New 3D printer to improve access to affordable prostheses

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Students during a class at Rwanda Coding Academy in Nyabihu District.

Government now earmarks billions for expansion of Rwanda Coding Academy

Monday, September 30, 2024

Clients at BPR Rwanda Nyabugogo branch. The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) said that the banking sector should play a leading role to further drive financial inclusion. File

BNR calls on banks to drive financial inclusion for women

Thursday, September 26, 2024

A child reads a book at GS Camp Kigali in Nyarugenge District. September is National Literacy Month. Craish Bahizi

How best can parents inspire their children to read?

Saturday, September 21, 2024

The farmers also called for more irrigation facilities.

Rulindo farmers want more drying facilities as new agric season starts

Friday, September 13, 2024