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 Jessica Agasaro
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Rwanda has officially named the Oscars Selection Committee ahead of the 98th Academy Awards-courtesy
Cinema
Rwanda names first-ever Oscars selection committee ahead of 98th Academy Awards
Bank of Kigali (BK) has set up a fully functional branch at this year’s Rwanda International Trade Fair, taking place at the expo grounds in Gikondo from July 29 to August 17.
Featured
Bank of Kigali sets up full service branch at expo
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Finance
Rwanda set to host continental meet on financial markets
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Education
Eight TVET centres of excellence unveiled in Rwf160bn project
Rwanda hosted the Giants of Africa Festival from July 26 to August 2, bringing together 320 young campers from 20 African countries. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Business
How small Kigali businesses cashed in on Giants of Africa Festival
Officials inaugurate the pilot project aims to connect at least 1,400 households in Mbazi, Kigoma, Simbi, and Maraba sectors to piped water systems in their premises. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Huye: Innovative financing model launched to accelerate household water connection
REG star Patrick Nshizirungu is an alumnus for the Giants of Africa camps-courtesy
Basketball
How Giants of Africa fueled Nshizirungu’s passion for basketball
Dr. Diane Ishimwe, a medical doctor at Gatonde District Hospital, discussing challenges surrounding access to safe abortion services in Rwanda
Featured
Empowering change: SNAP initiative boosts access to safe abortion care
Participants pose for a group photo during the networking and appreciation dinner held in Kigali on July 26, hosted by Be Forward in partnership with Kheri Group Limited.
Featured
Featured: Be Forward, Kheri Group give local car dealers competitive edge with new auction system
PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Basketball
Ujiri believes Africa has ‘everything’ to become great
Minister Interior Vincent Biruta addresses the retiring RCS officers on Wednesday, July 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Minister Biruta commends retiring correctional officers for loyalty, dedication
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Rwanda
Hillary Sengabo returns as correctional services spox
Youth are using new cultural space dubber ROTA to discuss various traditions including Umuganura-courtesy
Culture
Umuganura takes center stage at youth-centred cultural space
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, speaks during a symposium held on July 19 in Kigali under the theme “Moral Values in Islam and Their Impact on Social Peace in Africa.”
Islamic values offer practical path to peace, unity – Mufti Sindayigaya
Chilli Mash co-founders Natt Boarer and Stephanie Kayirangwa met in Rwanda and have landed contracts worth £11 million over the next five years from the Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize
Business
Rwandan-inspired chili sauce company secures Rwf18bn export deal
The team from Rwanda-based IT solutions company, QT Global Software Ltd, poses for a group photo during their visit to the Campaign Against Genocide Museum on July 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda
QT Global Software staff pay tribute to Rwanda’s liberators
The rehabilitation work is currently underway across four major wetlands, Kibumba (68 ha), Nyabugogo (131 ha), Rugenge-Rwintare (65 ha), and Gikondo (162 ha), with progress at approximately 56 percent. Courtesy
Environment
From ponds to playgrounds: What’s in store for Kigali’s revamped wetlands?
The Rwandan government was recognized this week for its efforts to improve digital inclusion and digital literacy. Courtesy
Technology
Rwanda receives global recognition for advancing digital inclusion

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