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Local software firm, Rwanda Build Program (RWBuild) that designed 912Rwanda, an electronic platform that uses data to improve pre-hospital transport of injured people
Technology
Local tech company secures Rwf4bn to speed hospital transfers
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Innovators, entrepreneurs at Norrsken in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology
Rwandan startups stand to win Rwf1bn in continental contest
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Winners pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony of Hanga Pitchfest at BK Arena, on December 10. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda
Hanga Pitchfest, a path to innovation-led opportunities
Monday, December 12, 2022
Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. AGOA gives countries in Sub-Saharan Africa preferential access to US markets, allowing them to export products tariff-free. Craish BAHIZI
Economy
US says plans underway to improve AGOA
Monday, December 12, 2022
President Paul Kagame will join several African Heads of States and Government for the upcoming US-Africa summit, that will take place in Washington. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International
Kagame to attend US-Africa summit
Monday, December 12, 2022
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire (Right) and RDB Chairman Itzhak Fisher.(Left ) awarding Young innovator Peace Ndoli (C), the founder of Lifesten health after becoming the overall winner of this year’s Hanga Pitchfest on Saturday, December 10. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology
Peace Ndoli is Rwanda’s innovator of the year
Saturday, December 10, 2022
The second edition of Hanga Pitchfest aims to provide a platform to showcase tech-entrepreneurs and creative talent from all over the country. Courtesy
Hanga Pitchfest 2022: Who are the top five finalists
Friday, December 09, 2022
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International
Russia releases US basketball star Brittney Griner
Thursday, December 08, 2022
Zimbabwean educators interact during the Orientation Workshop in Bugesera District on October 20, 2022.They have dismissed allegations of unfair treatment in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education
Zim teachers speak out on allegations of mistreatment in Rwanda
Thursday, December 08, 2022
Brig Gen Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa, the Director of Eastern Africa Standby Force (C) with Maj. Gen Albert Murasira, Minister of Defence and Gen. J Bosco Kazura, Chief of Defence Staff during the meeting in Kigali, on Tuesday, December 6. Courtesy
Security
Minister Murasira, regional standby force boss hold talks
Tuesday, December 06, 2022
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta in a group photo with a delegation more than 20 business companies from Poland who are in Rwanda to explore trade and investment opportunities on Monday, on December 5. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda, Poland sign three pacts to enhance cooperation
Monday, December 05, 2022
Pawel Jabłoński, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland.
Rwanda
Poland to open embassy in Rwanda
Monday, December 05, 2022
Late Jean Pierre Kayitare, one of two victims . the 45-year old driver was killed last month, on November 13. Courtesy
Crime
Two arrested over gun homicides in Kigali suburbs
Sunday, December 04, 2022
US Monastir players celebrate after winning Basketball Africa League champion. The sports tourism industry generated over $6 million, accounting for 13 per cent of the total generated revenues earned from the MICE.Courtesy.
Tourism
Rwanda sets sights on sports tourism ‘to spur economic growth’
Friday, December 02, 2022
UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, warned of increasing incidents of hate speech and atrocities in eastern DR Congo.
Africa
M23 warns of a ‘possible Genocide’ in Masisi
Friday, December 02, 2022
Both delegations pose for a group photo at RDF headquarters in Kigali on December 1. Courtesy
Security
Eastern Africa Standby Force officials in Rwanda for talks
Thursday, December 01, 2022
Minister Sabin Nsanzimana taking oath of office. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health
Health Minister vows to prioritize ‘persistent’ challenges
Thursday, December 01, 2022
Bank of Kigali headquarters in Nyarugenge. BK Group Plc is projecting after tax profits of approximately Rwf60 billion up from Rwf43 billion last year. File
Featured
BK Group projects Rwf60 billion profit in 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

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