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Africa

Nduhungirehe: DR Congo must show political will to dismantle FDLR

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Rwanda on track to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - RBC

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister of Youth and Arts; Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth; Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT; Belen Calvo Uyarra, EU Ambassador to Rwanda; and Christine Nkulikiyinka, Minister of Public Service and Labour, attend a past YouthConnekt event where young Rwandan entrepreneurs showcased their products. File
Economy

Inside Rwanda’s Rwf49bn five-year youth strategic plan

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Cyclists ride through the streets of France during the just concluded Tour de France 2025. The 2025 UCI Road World Championship arrives in Rwanda in September, with BRALIRWA joining as an official partner. Photo by UCI
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PRESS RELEASE: BRALIRWA joins the ride as official beverage partner of UCI Rwanda 2025

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Higher Education Council (HEC) Director-General Edward Kadozi. HEC plans to fully digitise its degree equivalence service by the end of 2025 through its new digital system, HECMIS. Courtesy Photo
Technology

HEC equivalence processing to go digital

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Rwanda

Water shortage explained as govt seeks long-term solution

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital landed in Kigali on July 18. The government has partnered with Orbis International to strengthen specialized eye care services in Rwanda.
Health

In a first, training is a key focus as mobile eye unit arrives in Kigali

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Africa

Parliament ratifies Rwanda-DR Congo peace agreement

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Kagame speaks to RDF soldiers during a past event. In his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief, he has approved the retirement of nine Generals. File Photo
Security

Kagame approves retirement of nine RDF Generals

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The issuance of construction permits for conditional land use and overlay zones has been temporarily suspended by the Ministry of Infrastructure due to reported malpractices. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Govt sheds light on suspended building permit issuance

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
At least 14 students from the University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) in Gicumbi District were injured on Monday, July 28, after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake from Lake Tanganyika caused panic across different parts of Rwanda.

Gicumbi: 14 students injured in panic after earthquake

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Economy

Kagame lauds Dangote’s push for African-led development

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Security

PHOTOS: RDF honours retiring officers for liberation role and nation-building

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Featured

Featured: Bralirwa Plc reports 2025 first half-year results

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Technology

Regulator summons MTN over service disruptions

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Rwanda imported 70,000 tonnes of frozen fish in 2024, spending over $92 million. File
Economy

How Rwanda plans to cut Rwf130bn fish import bill

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaks during the official opening of Zaria Court on Monday, July 28. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Tourism

Kagame explains inspiration behind Kigali’s sports city

Monday, July 28, 2025
Cross-border cargo trucks transport goods from Dar es salaam to Kigali. File
Business

Businesses welcome Rwanda–Tanzania ports agreement

Monday, July 28, 2025