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Green Care Rwanda workers sort plastic waste before it is recycled to produce products such as pavers. One of the new startups tackles plastic waste management by incentivizing communities to sort and sell plastic waste instead of disposing of it.
Rwanda

What problems are Rwanda’s new top five startups solving?

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali on November 10, 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Ngirente: Young people need skills for Africa’s development

Monday, November 11, 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.
Technology

Cedrick Mupenzi of Sinc Today bags Rwf50m prize in Hanga PitchFest

Sunday, November 10, 2024
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa.
Technology

Former Hanga PitchFest winner shares tips for 2024 contestants

Saturday, November 02, 2024
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Women

From cancer survivor to climate advocate: Umutoniwabo’s journey to empower the earth

Monday, October 21, 2024
Traditional singer Ruti Joel entertaining RPF members during the campaign in Nyagatare on Monday, June 24. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwandan youth: Here’s why voting will be the most lit thing you do all year

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr. Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks during a panel discussion on March 22 at UR-CST.
Rwanda

Youth Minister urges young Rotarians to lead community service

Saturday, March 23, 2024
Minister of Youth and Arts, Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks at a panel discussion on the second and final day of the 19th National Dialogue Council - Umushyikirano
Rwanda

Rwandan youth urged to tap into opportunities for development

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Some participants at Norrsken in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Technology

Recapping Rwanda's 2023 tech ecosystem surge and predicting its 2024 ascension

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder at Loopa, secured Rwf 50 million after winning the 2023 edition of Hanga Pitchfest 23. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Technology

A look at Hanga Pitchfest progress through the eyes of past winners

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023
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Hanga Pitchfest 2023: President Kagame awards Rwandan climate tech startup

Thursday, December 14, 2023