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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
Consumer prices in Rwanda increased by 3.8 percent on an annual basis in October and rose by 1.5 percent every month from September. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Consumer prices rise by 3.8% in October
Don't Look Up
Cinema
Movie guide: Seven best selections on your weekend watchlist
Participants during a campaign to sensitize people to the fight against gender-based violence in 2021. Between 2021 and 2024, health authorities recorded more than 26,000 GBV cases. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Experts call for broader sexual reproductive health education to prevent GBV
Tubibe Amahoro gathered stakeholders, government officials, and women farmers to discuss gender equality in agriculture and to facilitate access to agri-inputs. on Monday, November 4. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
New initiative to empower women farmers, boost food security
Nsabimana was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health
Oda Nsabimana: From survivor to advocate for Breast cancer awareness
Blessed Alliance Sangwa a youth from Nyamagabe District shared her experiences growing up in a disaster-prone area
Environment
Children advocate for climate action, inclusion ahead of COP29
The grants were provided under the Rwanda Subnational Adaptation Fund EDA Project. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Govt offers $5m in grants for climate resilience projects
I&M Bank  Plc officially opened a new branch  in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District, on Thursday, October 31
Featured
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc strengthens Kicukiro network with new branch at DP World
The second edition of the Kigali Cine Junction (KCJ) festival offered Rwandans a cinema experience from August 1-4. Courtesy
Cinema
On your watchlist: Five Rwandan inspiring movies about resilience, hope
Silver Karumba, the Country Representative for GAIN in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured
GAIN Rwanda’s Silver Karumba on combating child stunting, all forms of malnutrition in Rwanda
The Menendez Brothers.
Cinema
Cinema corner: Trending films to watch this weekend
Delegates during the Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa (BCIEA) held a fundraising event for breast cancer awareness on Wednesday, October 23
Featured
FEATURED: Bank of Kigali supports breast cancer awareness initiative at fundraising event
Minister of State for Health Dr Yvan Butera interacts with Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Kigali on Saturday, October 19. Courtesy
Marburg Virus
Rwanda: Marburg virus came from animal to human, genomic sequencing indicates
Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addresses journalists  in Kigali on Sunday, October 20. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Marburg Virus
WHO chief commends Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg outbreak
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana with the Director-General of the World Health Organisation Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a press briefing in Kigali on Sunday, October 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
92% drop in Marburg cases shows ‘outbreak is dying’: Minister Nsanzimana
Ecobank Rwanda Plc officials pose with customers during the official introduction of the Visa Infinite Card on Thursday, October 17. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: Ecobank Rwanda launches Visa Infinite Card offering premium privileges, exclusive benefits
Nobody Wants This was released on September 26, Its first season has 10 episodes and season 2 will be released in 2025.
Cinema
Seven movies to consider for your weekend
October 17 marked exactly twenty days since Rwanda declared the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27. Courtesy
Health
Marburg outbreak: What we know 20 days later

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