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Diane Mukasahaha, founder and CEO of the textile company DIKAM Ltd, has been named one of the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. 
Business

Rwandan businesswoman among 10 vying for big share of $1.5m

Friday, September 12, 2025
A patient undergoes an eye screening at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital in Kamonyi District. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Why men don't see doctors and how we can bring care to them

Friday, September 12, 2025
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Crime

Police hunt for men filmed attacking woman in Nyarugenge

Friday, September 12, 2025
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The next generation and Rwanda’s biotech sector

Friday, September 12, 2025
Rwanda joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.
Health

Majority of suicide attempts in Rwanda involve young adults - RBC

Thursday, September 11, 2025
A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy
Health

Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn

Thursday, September 11, 2025
WHO has added new treatments for cancer, diabetes,Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc).
Health

WHO adds new cancer, diabetes medicines to essential list

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Zipline technician, Edison Niyomurinzi, explains to a journalist the process of how drones supply blood to hospitals. Rwanda is keen on securing investments for its proposed drone operations centre to host, among others, drone manufacturing and training. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Technology

Inside Rwanda’s bold bet on drones for transport, defence and innovation

Monday, September 08, 2025
A pharmacist on duty at Uniqe pharmacy at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Rwanda FDA sets new price controls on medical drugs

Sunday, September 07, 2025
American unmanned aerial logistics firm Zipline’s next-generation autonomous aircraft designed specifically for urban delivery, on display at the Aviation Africa Summit, in Kigali, on September 4, 2025. The device on the table, which holds a package, is fitted into the drone and lowered when it reaches a destination to safely deliver a package (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Business

Zipline drones may begin home deliveries in Kigali next year

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers his remarks during the 20th Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 5.
Tourism

Kwita Izina: PM Nsengiyumva urges expansion of gorilla habitat

Friday, September 05, 2025
Governor Mugabowagahunde stresses that Kwita Izina is more than a celebration, it is a platform for education. All photos by Kellya Keza
Tourism

PHOTOS: How gorilla tourism is reshaping Musanze’s economy, communities

Friday, September 05, 2025