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 Jessica Agasaro
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Panelists discuss during the Global Engineering Conference (GECO2024) taking place in Kigali from October 15 to 18
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Kigali: Key players call for stronger collaboration at Global Engineering Conference
A tomato farmer harvesting his produce for the market. Rwanda's tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024 reached 13.7 million kilograms. File
Agriculture
Rwanda's tomato exports surge as agricultural innovations take root
A minibus undergoes mechanical inspection at the Remera-based centre run by Rwanda National Police. Courtesy
Rwanda
Kigali to get second vehicle inspection centre
Cooperatives celebrated International Cooperative Day at Ubworoherane Stadium in Musanze District on October 11. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: International Day of Cooperatives: Embracing digital solutions for sustainable development
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Guinean counterpart Morissanda Kouyate, during the signing ceremony in Kigali on October 9. Craish Bahizi
Africa
PHOTOS: Rwanda, Guinea sign 12 cooperation agreements
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Company Secretary at I&M Bank (Rwanda), Iddy Rugamba, (R) officially hands over the twelve cars to Assiel Nkusi, president of CODACE Cooperative on Sunday, October 6.
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CODACE receives fleet vehicles through 'Agiserera na I&M Bank' scheme
Uganda’s oil drilling efforts are taking shape as the country looks to develop its oil and gas industry. Courtesy
Africa
Can Uganda’s oil development rid the region of imports?
Prime Energy's engineer gives a tour of Mukungwa II to investors during the company's Investor Day in Musanze District in the Northern Province. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Energy
Why Prime Energy Plc is issuing a green bond
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi addresses delegates during BK's annual forum at BK Arena on Thursday, October 3.  Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Bank of Kigali empowers agents to drive financial inclusion
Some of the women who attended Bank of Kigali forum to get information on ‘Women Financing,’ initiative, a loan designed to empower women-led businesses. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Bank of Kigali Connects with Women Entrepreneurs Through Women Financing: A Collateral-Free Loan Solution
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolée Uwimana speaks during the 23rd General Assembly of the National Women's Council held at Parliament on September 30. Craish Bahizi
Women
Minister Uwimana urges women to lead in community development
Participants during  the first AI Connect Hackathon  organized by  Irembo in partnership with the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR). All photos by Craish Bahizi
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Irembo launches AI Connect Hackathon to drive impactful solutions
Pascal Sebatware, the president of Abakunda Ibireti cooperative, which was founded in 2010 and now has 1,049 members. Emmanuel Dushimimana.
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How cooperatives are empowering communities
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo at the opening session of the conference at Kigali Convention Centre on September 25.
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FEATURED: AFSA conference in Kigali underway, aims to elevate forensic practices across Africa
Kiyanzi Dry Port was created and operationalised as part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while facilitating continuous movement of cargo across the region. File
Economy
Government seeks private operator for Kiyanzi dry port
Participants pose for a photo at a  workshop  to assess stakeholder needs and mitigate risk in the development of Internet of Things Remote Monitor
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FEATURED: Empowering innovators: UR students, stakeholders learn IoT prototyping for cold chain monitoring
Dr Antonel Olckers, president of African Forensic Sciences Academy during the interview in Kigali on September 20, 2024. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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Rwanda hosts AFSA’s inaugural conference: Insights into Africa’s forensic future
Uwamaliya  now  sells fresh strawberries and homemade jam in local markets where a box of strawberries goes for Rwf2,300
Agriculture
Is strawberry farming in Rwanda a blossoming industry?

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