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 Heritier Bahizi
Heritier Bahizi
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holding the Project Digits computer onstage at CES 2025.
Technology
Top eight breakthrough gadgets from CES 2025 that will transform daily life
Getty Images announced on Tuesday its plans to merge with rival Shutterstock in a $3.7 billion deal.
International
Getty Images-Shutterstock merger targets AI era with $3.7 billion agreement
A Day in Paris brunch at The Hut Restaurant, organized by The Core IV, a team of four young women entrepreneurs, brings the romance of French cuisine and culture to Kigali this Sunday, January 5. COURTESY
Five weekend experiences in Kigali: Art, film, traditional music
Israel Mbonyi proudly represents Rwanda as the sole nominee at the 2025 Trace Awards, set to celebrate Afro-urban music and culture in Zanzibar. COURTESY
Music
Rwanda's Israel Mbonyi earns pan-African nomination at 2025 Trace Awards in Zanzibar
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Showbiz
Rwandan socialite Kathia Uwase engaged to national basketball player Adonis Filer
Revelers at a past Icyumba Cy’Amategeko concert. The organizers return this Friday with Icyumba cya Rap.
Music
Close out 2024 in style: Concerts, parties, art to light up your weekend
Israel Mbonyi was awarded Best Gospel Artist at Isango na Muzika Awards 2024. All photos  by Willy Mucyo
Music
The big winners of the 2024 IMA awards
Minister of Trade and Industry,  Prudence Sebahizi,  delivers remarks at a high-level dialogue aimed at addressing the elimination of NTBs in Rwanda on Thursday, December 19. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured
Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate non-tariff barriers, boost regional trade
Revelers enjoying the vibes at Beats & Degrees by Groove Kigali. The fun continues this Saturday with a party bus to Party on the Hills. COURTESY
Music
Countdown to Christmas: Top seven events to check out
UN Resident Coordinator to Rwanda, Ozonnia Ojielo speaks at the joint meeting as Minister of Finance Yusuf Murangwa and Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Albert Murasira look on.
Featured
FEATURED: Rwanda, UN unveil Rwf1.43 trillion five-year cooperation strategy
MTN Rwanda CEO Mapula Bodipe and UNICEF Country Representative Julianna Lindsey during the signing of the agreement at MTN’s headquarters in Kigali on December 12. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: MTN Rwanda, UNICEF partner to empower children in Rwanda
Eric Kabera is a seasoned filmmakers with a lot of awards in his shelves-Olivier Mugwiza
Cinema
Behind the lens with Eric Kabera: Uncovering filmmaking secrets, career advice
Renowned Bongo Flava musician and TV personality Vanessa Mdee
Music
Vanessa Mdee exposes dark secrets of music industry, sacrifices made for fame
Upcoming bands vie for an annual contract in the Battle of the Bands semi-finals at Marriott Hotel this Saturday, December 14-Courtesy
Showbiz
December picks: Eight top weekend spots 
Atelier du Vin, one of Kigali’s premier nightlife destinations, is hosting an exclusive “Chandon Brunch” this Sunday, December 15-Courtesy
Others
Chandon brunch and afterparty: A luxe holiday celebration at Atelier du Vin
Active singer Derek Sano (L) and producer Dr Nganji will release a joint EP “Akazi Kanjye” on December 25-courtesy
Music
Derek Sano joins forces with Dr. Nganji for debut rap project ‘Akazi Kanjye’
During the course of the festive season, bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and private events are allowed to operate until 200 a.m. from Monday to Thursday and all night on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays.
Rwanda
Rwanda extends opening hours for bars, nightclubs during festive season
President William Ruto announced on Monday that Kenya has officially placed a bid to host the Grammy Awards, with a payment of Ksh. 500 million (about $3.9 million) already made to support the initiative.
Music
Kenya invests Rwf5.3 billion in bid to host African Grammy Awards  

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