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 Heritier Bahizi
Heritier Bahizi
Due to fire incident, Ecobank Rwanda has been forced to halt its operations at the headquarters temporarily. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Ecobank HQ operations temporarily suspended following fire incident
Communities in the vicinity of Akagera National Park are set to receive more than $800,000 through the park’s tourism revenue-sharing scheme. Courtesy
Tourism
Rwf1bn earmarked for grassroots projects around Akagera park
BPR Bank Rwanda Managing Director Patience Mutesi, said that  the Rwandan leg of the tour was particularly a ‘thrilling one’ due to a big number of golfers and diverse nationalities participating. Courtesy
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BPR Bank Rwanda awards outstanding golfers
Some of the property that was damaged during a fire outbreak at Ecobank Rwanda on Tuesday morning. Bank officials said that damage was minimal and that an investigation is underway. Photos/Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
PHOTOS: Electric systems, offices damaged in Ecobank tower fire
Officials hand over to TVET graduates start-up toolkits that will facilitate their job creation for
sustained income-generating activities.
Featured
Enabling hands-on skills to transform the lives of rural women
Akagera National Park, a wildlife haven in Rwanda, has seen a 127 percent increase in its animal population since 2010. Courtesy
Tourism
PHOTOS: Akagera National Park reports 127% increase in animal population
Rwanda's music sensation, Bruce Melodie, marked a milestone to become the first Rwandan artiste to clinch a Trace Award  on Saturday, October 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Music
Bruce Melodie on being first Rwandan musician to win Trace Award
Ariella Kageruka, Head of Tourism and Conservation at the Rwanda Development Board (Second right) during the press briefing. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Music
Trace Awards and Festival is an economic boost for Rwanda - RDB
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Technology
Top 4 innovations set to transform connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa
Delegates during a session at the Mobile World Congress on Thursday, October 19. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Technology
Digital mind-set: Transforming African storytelling, entertainment
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, the Chief Digital Advisor of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), during the 5G Summit held within Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18.
Health
Africa CDC urges 5G investment in healthcare sector
L-R: Angela Wamola, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at GSMA, Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile For Development, at GSMA and Saint Doe, MTN Rwanda’s Chief Consumer and Digital Officer during the GSMA media roundtable – Breaking Barriers: Closing The Usage Gap on Wednesday, October 18. COURTESY
Technology
Closing the digital divide: Initiatives, challenges in smartphone affordability
Experts during an interaction session the use of AI. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Technology
How AI, frontier tech is fuelling Africa’s digital transformation
Officials pose for a group photo with some of the 75 high school graduates and seniors who completed hands-on software training at eShuri 21st
Century Skills Lab Programme, provided by Data Systems Limited. All photos: Emmanuel Dushimimana
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75 students graduate from eShuri 21st Century Skills Lab
The Rwandan government and SoftBank Corporation on September 24 reached a telecommunications milestone by testing SoftBank's advanced 5G communications technology in the stratosphere.
Technology
Rwanda, SoftBank deliver ‘World’s first 5G connectivity from the stratosphere’
Mazen Mroué, Chief Technology and Information Officer at MTN Group during his presentation on October 17. He discussed the immense potential of 5G deployments in Africa. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology
Unlocking Africa's potential: 5G set to drive socioeconomic growth
Emmanuel Hamez, Airtel Rwanda Managing Director(R) at the  launch of  ‘ConnectRwanda2.0’ campaign in Kayonza on Monday, October 16. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured
PHOTOS: Airtel Rwanda unveils affordable 4G smartphones
The winner DJ Kavori emerged as the victor in the "Mützig Amabeats DJ Competition," defeating his fellow competitors in a finale showdown that took place at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) on the evening of Saturday, October 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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PHOTOS: DJ Kavori wins Mützig Amabeats DJ Competition, a recap

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