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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
Girls with sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera during her initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads in Gisagara. Courtesy

Celebrating adolescent health rights: A landmark step for Rwanda

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
The gaming industry in Rwanda is set to implement a new tax policy aimed at increasing revenue on September 1. Courtesy
Law

New gaming tax: What operators, experts say as implementation looms

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Gamblers playing on slot machines for betting business at Kisimenti in Kigali. Craish Bahizi (1)
Law

Rwanda lifts suspension on gambling licensing

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Acting is Luswata's calling
People

“Good art doesn’t chase money, it attracts it”- Veteran actor Luswata on Ubumuntu experience, art and activism

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne said at his final gig: "You have no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart". GETTY IMAGES
Music

Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
He’s showing one of his workers what to do.
Health

How former addict survived Kanyanga and found strength in sawdust

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr Jean Damascene Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). File
Health

Early alcohol, cannabis use linked to teen mental health struggles in Rwanda

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Some of over 4000 youths under rehabilitation at Iwawa in Rutsiro District. Courtesy
Editorial

Dear young people, drugs and alcohol are not cool, being healthy is

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The national examinations for primary, O-Level and A-Level for the 2024–2025 school year, scheduled between June and July. File
Education

National exams: Experts tip students on how to study better, manage anxiety

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A medic tests a man at Kigali Referral Mental Health Centre. Craish Bahizi
Health

Men and mental health: What’s holding the healing process?

Friday, June 20, 2025
Despite the limitations and risks of AI use in various fields, its introduction into education has been largely welcomed by those who see its potential to improve teaching and learning. Courtesy
Technology

When is the right time to expose children to AI?

Monday, June 09, 2025