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 Patrick Nzabonimpa
Patrick Nzabonimpa
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Technology
Social media scams: How to keep hackers at bay
Emmanuel Hamez, the CEO of Airtel Rwanda, said that so far, 52,000 smartphones have been distributed, with 3,000 brought specifically to Rubavu District for the event.  Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Airtel Rwanda takes second phase of ConnectRwanda campaign to Rubavu
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology
How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser
A total of 108 students from the Applied Statistics Department at the University of Rwanda (UR) concluded a three-day boot camp focused on training in data analysis using Python , on December 13. Courtesy
Education
Over 100 UR statistics students complete data analysis training
TransUnion reports that 3.6% of all global e-commerce transactions and 2.9% of Rwandan transactions  over the Black Friday period (November 23 – 27), were potentially fraudulent. INTERNET
Business
E-commerce fraudsters take advantage of holiday season
Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, delivers remarks during a meeting in Kigali on December 7. Steiner was in Rwanda for the third edition of Hanga Pitchfest  that  took place in Rwanda on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Rwanda
UNDP boss on backing Rwanda's sustainable development initiatives
Broadband Systems Corporation (BSC) Rwanda,  hosted a gala dinner to express appreciation to its diverse clientele in Kigali on December 8. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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BSC Rwanda celebrates customers, commits to offer world-class broadband services
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Technology
Hanga Pitchfest 2023 top 5 finalists announced
A new survey has identified the factors that contributed to the success of both Covid-19 and routine vaccination programmes in Rwanda. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health
New study reveals successes, challenges in Rwanda’s vaccination programme
Some of the contributing authors hold some copies of the book during a pre- launch private event on December 3. . Photo: Courtesy
Rwanda
New book explores Rwanda's development model
Panelists discuss during the launch of  Community of Feminist Practice (COPF) as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, in Kigali  on December 6. Courtesy
Rwanda
New initiative launched to combat GBV
Officials and some residents pose for a photo as Airtel Rwanda took the second phase of the Connect Rwanda campaign, known as ConnectRwanda 2.0, to Nyanza District , on December 4. Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Airtel Rwanda takes second phase of ConnectRwanda to Nyanza
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire delivers remarks during the event on November 29. Photos by Dan GATSINZI
Technology
ICT Minister pushes for strategic measures to boost local drone industry
Deogratius Sinzabakwira, a resident of Ruhango district who is a beneficiary of Inshuti y'Umuryango during the interview. Courtesy
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How Ruhango-based couple resolved conflict through mediation
 Foreign visitors during a guided tour of the Isange One Stop Centre to learn about Rwanda's efforts to combat gender-based violence.. Photo: Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
A look at Rwanda’s progress in anti-GBV activism
Delegates pose for a group photo after a meeting
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FEATURED: Inside Jasiri-hosted Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023
Daniel Rukundo with different people who visited his first solo exhibition, Frame of Mind.
Art
Visual artist Rukundo on first solo exhibition “Frame of Mind”
Participants are seen here during a boot camp session of the third edition of Hanga Pitchfest, a startup pitching competition, on November 13. The top 25 startups are set to pitch their innovative solutions before judges on November 24. COURTESY PHOTOS
Technology
Hanga Pitchfest 2023: 25 startups in boot camp set to showcase solutions

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