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 Jessica Agasaro
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Dr. Maurice Musoni, Rwanda's first cardiothoracic surgeon and other medics interact with a patient at King Faical Hospital on February 13, 2020. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Rwanda to launch first heart surgery fellowship
Dubai Port World Kigali, a key logistics platform in Masaka Sector, visited Cyamongi Primary School in Masaka to distribute school kits on February 28.
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FEATURED: Dubai Port World supports education, community development in Masaka
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Rwanda
Rwanda's prisons boss in Seychelles to enhance ties in correctional services
The roundtable was part of the second edition of the Inclusive Fintech Forum, held from February 24-26. Dan Gatsinzi
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FEATURED: Inclusive Fintech Forum: Experts' roundtable discussion on supporting SMEs, boosting cross-border trade
The celebration brought together business leaders, government officials, community members, and the brewery’s employees for a day of reflection and recognition. Craish BAHIZI
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FEATURED: SKOL Brewery Ltd at 15: A milestone of growth, innovation and impact in Rwanda
CANAL+ Rwanda hosted a screening of Notre-Dame-du-Nil at Canal Olympia to celebrate the newly released Kinyarwanda translation of Scholastique Mukasonga’s novel. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: CANAL Rwanda celebrates Kinyarwanda translation of Notre Dame Du Nil with exclusive screening
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks at the opening of the inaugural Pan-African Surgical Conference in Kigali on Monday February 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health
Access to surgical care should not be luxury, says Ngirente 
Officials pose for a group photo  after touring the newly inaugurated platinum branch at the bank’s headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
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BPR Bank Rwanda marks 50th anniversary with logo unveiling, platinum branch launch
Cyanika border in Burera District between Rwanda and Uganda. Courtesy
Business
Cyanika border post sees trade surge to Rwf27bn in 2024
The 12th edition of Urugerero,  is set to conclude on February 28, having engaged over 69,000 youth volunteers nationwide.
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FEATURED: Kamonyi: Youth make lasting impact in 12th edition of Urugerero programme
Rwanda’s soybean production is set to increase by more than 46 per cent from 36,220 tonnes in 2024 to 53,019 tonnes in the fiscal year 2026-27
Agriculture
Soybean production set to increase 46% by 2027
The winning team poses for a photo at the awarding ceremony.
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University debates on assisted reproductive technology kick off
Dr. Cyprien Shyirambere, oncology program director for Partners In Health in Rwanda, records medical information after seeing patients for follow-up visits at PIH-supported Butaro District Hospital.
Health
Top 10 most common cancers in Rwanda
Commissioner General of Namibia Correctional Service Raphael Hamunyela speaks at the event on Tuesday, February 4. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Rwanda, Namibia correctional services sign cooperation agreement
CanalBox Rwanda technicians install aerial fiber optic cables in a Kigali neighbourhood in June, 2022. File
Technology
Rwanda's 4G subscription surged eight-fold in a year - regulator
Officials  inaugurate a new flower tissue culture laboratory in Kigali on January 24. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Celebrating 10 years of Gentian-in-Rwanda project, launches flower tissue culture lab
Institute of Engineers Rwanda Officials and participants pose for a photo during the session at the Kigali Convention Centre on January 23. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
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FEATURED: Engineers body rallies members to sustain ACP impact, upgrade engineering skills
Delegates poses for a group photo  at the African Engineering and Technology Network (Afretec) annual conference took place in Kigali on January 20. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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FEATURED: Shaping Africa’s digital future: Afretec Network champions collaboration for inclusive growth

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