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 Heritier Bahizi
Heritier Bahizi
From left: Pelonomi Moiloa; Lelapa, CEO and co-founder; Alain Maupin, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit East and North Africa, Ericsson Europe, Middle East & Africa; Deborah Egbo, public health advocate; and Enzo Scarcella, MTN Group Consumer Executive, at the “Eliminating Bias: AI for Africa” panel.
Technology
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Jean Claude Gaga, Managing Director of Airtel Mobile Commerce Rwanda. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI.
Technology
Awareness about fraud is the firewall Africa needs most - cyber experts
Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.
Education
Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026
The Friends of Amstel weekend sets off with a meet and greet tonight, October 17, at Atelier du Vin, starting at 9 p.m. File
Showbiz
Your complete guide to an exciting weekend in Kigali
Built on the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell architecture, DGX Spark integrates NVIDIA GPUs, CPUs, networking, CUDA libraries and NVIDIA AI software, accelerating agentic and physical AI development. COURTESY.
Technology
Nvidia’s DGX Spark puts supercomputing within arm’s reach
Fuego Fest brings South Africa’s top DJs, Maphorisa and Juss Gigi, to the Atelier du Vin stage this Saturday. COURTESY
Showbiz
Your Kigali lineup: DJ Maphorisa, Strictly Soul, the Spirit Revival & Co
The world’s oldest living man says the key to a long life is simple: enjoy it while you can. COURTESY
People
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Israel Mbonyi is set to take the stage at Intare Arena this Sunday for the launch of his fifth album. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Showbiz
Kigali this weekend: Beer fests, drive-in cinema, Igisope & Mbonyi’s big launch
The Ruffcutz DJs are bringing the weekend heat this Saturday at Cave Coffee on KG 12 Ave. Vinyl & Velvet
Showbiz
A sunny September calls for these Kigali hangouts
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Culture
Youth and culture at heart of Nduhungirehe’s Liberia visit
Atelier du Vin, Kigali’s premier wine bar and event space has turned to welcoming walk-ins and reservations for a three-course lunch-courtesy
Others
Kigali’s hottest night venue turns noon into the city’s newest boardroom
UK-based Rwandan beauty therapist Claudine Uwamahoro, also known as Coco Danczuk, is the brains behind wellness brand Coco Skin Care-Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Wellness
VIDEO: Coco Danczuk on wellness, work, and the ‘art of feeling beautiful’
Rapper Skid of 99Gang performing at a past show-courtesy
Music
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Rwandan artiste Mike Kayihura will headline Twilight Picnic anniversary-courtesy
Music
Mike Kayihura, Moogisha to headline Twilight Picnic & Film Soiree anniversary
DJ duo 2Disruptive, made up of Sethu Maq and Andy Rala, are headlining tonight at Atelier du Vin Parking for Here 2Disrupt, an event showcasing live energy, bold fashion, and Kigali’s most fearless crowd. COURTESY.
Showbiz
More than 10 ways to enjoy Kigali’s final weekend of August
Get ready for Kigali’s biggest boxing night — top fighters from Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo step into the ring this Saturday. COURTESY.
Showbiz
Here’s what Kigali is doing this weekend
The Pinnacle Kigali Hotel is located at Rebero in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Tourism
A premium pinnacle point where the sun sets and Kigali basks in glorious colour
From beats to bars, Youngest comes to life under AY’s direction.
Music
AY turns youthful energy into artistry with debut album 'Youngest'

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