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Self-medicating with over the counter drugs can lead to health problems. File photo
Wellness

Self-medication: Are you abusing over-the-counter drugs?

Saturday, December 10, 2022
Delegates follow a presentation during a consultative meeting on Gender Based Violence in Kigali on December 2. Courtesy
Women

Activists raise alarm over increasing femicide cases

Sunday, December 04, 2022
People who grew up in toxic families hardly recognise how big it is because they often associate with the same kind of people. Photo/Net recognise how big it is because they often as- sociate with the same kind of people. Photo/Net
Weekender

What you should know about a toxic family

Thursday, December 01, 2022
Inside a bar in Kigali. A new study has revealed that a total of 56.1 per cent of 3,301 youth aged 13 and 24 years old sampled in seven districts have tried drinking alcohol at least once in their lifetime. Dan Kwizera
Health

Over 56% youth tried alcohol - study

Monday, November 28, 2022
Mohammed Kudus has scored five goals in 18 appearances for Ghana [REUTERS/Susana Vera]

The rise of Mohammed Kudus, pride of Nima and Ghana’s golden boy

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested Samuel Nsengiyumva, 32, for allegedly defiling 11 children in Nyagatare District. File
Crime

Serial defiler arrested in Nyagatare

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Government is considering raising the legal age for buying and consuming alcohol from 18 to 21 years. Dan Kwizera
Health

Religious leaders on proposed change to minimum legal drinking age

Friday, November 18, 2022
Inside one of pubs in Kigali. Top government leaders under the Unity Club recently suggested for the legal alcohol drinking age in Rwanda to rise from 18 to 21 years. Dan Kwizera
Health

Poll: Opinion split over proposed minimum legal drinking age

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Rubavu residents follow a mental health specialist during a campaign to sensitize to people about mental health issues on October 27. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Activists speak out on drivers of mental health issues among youth

Thursday, November 03, 2022
Inimates at Nyarugenge prison in Kigali. According to Rwanda Investigation Bureau, 25,167 people are in jail for crimes related to drug abuse. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Over 25,000 in jail for drug abuse

Sunday, October 30, 2022
Okkama performing at a past concert. Despite the rise of Rwandan artistes, some challenges are impeding the growth of the music industry. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Music

Challenges affecting the growth of Rwanda’s music industry

Monday, October 10, 2022
Players during a friendly game at Groupe Scolaire Officiel de Butare's volleyball playground in Huye District. Public schools have been urged to allow communities, especially youth, to access sports facilities in schools. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Education

Public schools to avail sports facilities for community use

Thursday, September 29, 2022