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Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, delivers remarks during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Rwanda in the United Nations, in Kigali on Monday, October 24. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Security
Rwanda reaffirms commitment to global peace, devt
Monday, October 24, 2022
Togo’s flag was raised on October 20 at the Commonwealth headquarters to formally mark its entry into the 56-member family of nations. Courtesy
International
Togo’s flag raised to mark entry into Commonwealth
Friday, October 21, 2022
Delegates follow a presentation at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum in Kigali on August 24, 2022. Rwanda is in preparation to adopt the 5th Generation mobile network to drive its digital economy. Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda gears up for 5G network
Thursday, October 20, 2022
British prime minister Liz Truss has resigned just after 45 days in office.Internet
International
UK Premier Liz Truss resigns after 45 days in office
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Minister for ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire.Rwanda will host the MWC 2022, the first of its kind in Africa, from October 25 to 27 (File)
Technology
Minister Ingabire calls for effective measures to bridge internet usage gap
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Murera takes part in a tailoring activities in his factory
Featured
From Govt job to tailoring: Murera on promoting Made-in-Rwanda attire
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Commuters wash their hands before boarding bus at Nyabugogo taxi bus in 2020. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Health
Has Covid-19 triggered hand hygiene behaviour change?
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Christian Muhoza into the business of creating learning toys.
Featured
Entrepreneur on creating learning toys for children’s brain boosting
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
(L-R) Eugene Anangwe, Country Director, CNBC, Tapera muzira, Coordinator of Jobs for Youth in Africa, AfDB, Fadillah Tchoumba, Secretary General of Africa Business Angels Network, and Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, CEO of Development Bank of Rwanda during a panel discussion on Delivering Innovative Financing for Youth Enterprises in Africa. Photo: Courtesy.
Business
Why existing banking system is not tailored for young entrepreneurs
Monday, October 17, 2022
Yves Iradukunda, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT and Innovation speaks to media, on October 17, during a press briefing on the conference organised by the Global Systems of Mobile Associations. Courtesy
Technology
Mobile, internet penetration on agenda ahead of Mobile World Congress
Monday, October 17, 2022
The New Times
Rwanda
Uganda’s Gen. Muhoozi back in Rwanda on private visit
Saturday, October 15, 2022
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the session on sexual and reproductive health and mental health at the Youth Connekt Summit on October 14. Courtesy.
Health
Access to sexual reproductive, mental health services are inseparable – First Lady
Friday, October 14, 2022
Delegates during the African Peering and Interconnection conference in Kigali August 24, 2022. Rwanda will host the Mobile World Congress Africa 2022, slated for October 25 to 27. Dan Nsengiyumva
Technology
Digital innovators optimistic as Rwanda hosts African Mobile World Congress
Friday, October 14, 2022
Johnston Busingye, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, delivers remarks during the London Conference on International Law 2022 on October 11. Photo: Courtesy.
Security
Busingye reiterates Rwanda’s commitment to global peace, security
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd, Chantal Kagame.
Featured
MTN explains new MoMo self-initiated reversal service
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Alice Ingabire inspects how workers make bread at her bakery dubbed "the Family Pride Bakery" in Niboye Sector, Kicukiro District. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
How one woman found her niche in bakery to support street vendors
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Volunteers carry a trauma victim during a commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial. Activists have called for improved service delivery in public hospitals that offer mental health services. Photo: File.
Health
Mental health: Calls grow for improved services in hospitals
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Nadine Kanyana, the founder and owner of Kanyana World fashion brand during the interview. Kanyana created affordable ready-to-wear and made-to-measure fashion for young people. / Photos: Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
Meet Kanyana, 25-year-old designer on creating affordable fashion for young people
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

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