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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
Residents ride some motorbikes  in Marrakech city which was affected by earthquake  on September 8. Photo by Moise M Bahati
Africa
Moroccan investment agency hopes to rebuild quake-hit Marrakech
Afia Group and Kapsule, a healthcare data service company based in Kigali and London, will receive a $50,000 grant each. Courtesy
Health
Rwandan start-ups get $50,000 grant, wider market from Bill Gates-funded initiative
Some of body lotions that were seized during an operation. FDA released  a list of banned products including over 130 types of body lotions, soaps and creams that contain prohibited ingredients.File
Health
Rwanda FDA bans over 100 cosmetic products
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Technology
Two Rwandan start-ups to get $50,000 grant through Bill Gates-funded initiative
The impact of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Morocco on September 8 can be seen in Marrakech city, dozens of kilometres from the epicentre Photos by Moise M. Bahati
Africa
Morocco raises $200m to support recovery from earthquake
An engineer at the constrcution site of the meetings venue in Marrakech explains the design to the visiting journalists. Photo by Moise M. Bahat
Africa
Morocco: World Bank-IMF meetings to proceed after deadly earthquake
The Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Gen. Mubarakh Muganga meets with the head of the Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism for DR Congo, Lt Gen Nassone João and his delegation, in Kigali  on Thursday, September 14. Courtesy 
Gen Muganga meets head of DR Congo verification mechanism  
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Technology
Get Safe Online Rwanda launches online tool that detects fraud websites
Gen Kabarebe delivers remarks during the farewell ceremony held in honour of the retiring generals and senior officers on September 1. Courtesy.
Security
Kabarebe reassures of Rwanda's security "for the next 100 years"
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji meets Minister of Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri in Tanzania. PHOTO: Courtesy of MINAGRI
Business
Tanzanian billionaire to invest $100m in Rwandan companies
East African Community (EAC) leaders on Tuesday, September 6, agreed to extend the mandate of the bloc’s regional force deployed to eastern DR Congo by three months until December 8. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo: What EAC regional force has achieved since deployment
Six soldiers appeared in court , in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma accused of involvement in the killing of more than 40 people. Internet
Africa
DR Congo: Six soldiers charged for killing civilians
DR Congo soldiers in Goma.
EAC calls for inquiry into DR Congo shooting on protestors
Cross-border tracks that transport goods from Dar es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo. File
Africa
EAC ministers, businesses call for 40% increase in regional trade
Albert Munyabugingo, CEO and co-founder of Vuba Vuba Africa, presents his project during the 2023 Africa's Business Heroes semi-finals in Kigali on Friday, September 1. He is the fifth Rwandan entrepreneur to win ABH funding.
Technology
Rwandan innovator among 10 to get $1.5m Alibaba funding
Clients take green tea at Biryogo Car Free Zone.  Commercial entertainment venues such as restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and liquor stores must close at 100 am from Monday to Friday and at 200 am on Saturday and Sunday. Craish Bahizi
Business
Businesses brace for new night-time regulations
Revelevers during a show in Kigali. The new regulations for night-time activities,  determine a closing time for commercial entertainment and businesses that serve alcoholic beverages.
Law
What are the penalties for violating night-time regulations
Commissioner of Police John Bosco Kabera (L) and Assistant Commissioner of Police Boniface Rutikanga.
Security
CP Kabera redeployed to new role as Police get new spokesperson

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