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Massage parlours and saunas have become a phenomenon, with many establishments of this kind popping up in many places in the City of Kigali. Sam Ngenda
Society

Behind the scenes: How massage parlours are becoming hotbeds of promiscuity

Friday, January 24, 2025
L-R Sandrine Isheja returns, Tems’ Kigali concert, South Sudan’s social media ban, Fresh Kid’s exam success, and Mackinlay’s trumpet record bid.
Showbiz

Top regional lifestyle: Isheja’s radio return, South Sudan’s social media shutdown, Fresh Kid’s school success, and more

Friday, January 24, 2025
Delegates during the FIA awards at BK Arena in December 2024. The MICE industry raked in $95 million in revenue in 2023, the highest revenue earned in the past decade since the inception of the bureau.
Tourism

Can Rwanda’s private sector drive MICE tourism mix?

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The elections and referendum, like their predecessors, were marred by violence and intimidation. PARMEHUTU supporters and officials targeted UNAR members and Tutsi populations at the local council level. The electoral process in Rwanda in 1961 shows the UN's ineffectiveness.

How the UN proved inconsistent and ineffective in Rwanda's electoral process

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion at the International Conference on Neglected Tropical Disease Research in Africa on Monday, January 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Innovative strategies for Africa’s NTD burden take centre stage at global conference in Kigali

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
An aerial view of key South Kivu town, Minova, captured by M23 rebels, on Tuesday, January 21. Courtesy
Africa

M23 rebels capture key South Kivu town of Minova

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Some cows struck by lightning in Nyagatare in 2021. Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda's lightning hotspots: Why some areas are more prone to strikes

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File

The path forward: Harnessing technology, innovation in agriculture in Eastern Africa

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Senators will this week start to assess the progress in the performance of health posts countrywide, through a field visit across all districts.

Senators embark on tour to assess health posts

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Members of the Lower House’s Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs follow Minister Mugenzi's presentation.
Rwanda

Gov't mulls increasing cell staff for improved service delivery

Monday, January 20, 2025
Tanzania has confirmed Marburg virus outbreak
International

Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Monday, January 20, 2025
Participants during a consultation workshop under the project on resilient systems to improve value chains and post-harvest management on Friday, January 17. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Farmers look to reduce post-harvest losses under FAO-funded project

Monday, January 20, 2025