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Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation delivers remarks during a meeting in Kigali on March 22, 2022.
Technology

Rwanda could earn Rwf730bn from Artificial Intelligence - new study

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya delivers her remarks during the climate research conference in Kigali on October 27. COURTESY
Environment

Rwanda to set up weather forecasting centre of excellence

Friday, October 27, 2023
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, the Chief Digital Advisor of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), during the 5G Summit held within Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18.
Health

Africa CDC urges 5G investment in healthcare sector

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Delegates follow panelists as they discuss on how to digitalise Health Services at Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

$4 billion needed to digitalise healthcare in Rwanda and other low, middle-income countries

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with officials and delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Mobile World Congress at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Addressing over 2500 participants, Kagame said there was an urgent need to address the gaps in mobile access and connectivity, noting that a significant portion of Africans remains offline. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Gambling can lead to various harms, such as strained family relationships, financial instability, depression, and more. Craish Bahizi

Odds and ends: The changing landscape of contemporary gambling and sports betting

Friday, October 13, 2023
President Macky Sall and Bill Gates talk about innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges in Africa at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar. COURTESY
Health

Gender equality remains key to achieving universal healthcare — AU Chair

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Professor Jerome Kim delved into the intricacies of vaccine development, shedding light on the complexities of this field during a hybrid public lecture on Vaccine Development and Medicine Financing held on Thursday, October 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Health

UR, International Vaccine Institute empower students with insights on vaccine development, medicine financing

Friday, October 06, 2023
Parents feed their children at an early childhood development centre in Nyamasheke. Insufficient nutrition during this crucial period can result in long-term health implications, such as stunted growth, weakened immune systems, and poor cognitive development. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Weighing in on Rwanda's child nutrition: A tale of two extremes

Thursday, October 05, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of a new vaccine called R21/Matrix-M for the prevention of malaria.
Health

Hope for 'malaria-free world' as WHO approves new vaccine

Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Isaie Micomyiza, Ubongo's Country Manager in Rwanda interacts with children during the campaign at Karama model village in Nyarugenge on Saturday, September 30. The campaign aims to celebrate knowledge, promote digital literacy, and make learning fun.
Featured

FEATURED: Ubongo conducts digital literacy campaign at Karama Model Village

Monday, October 02, 2023
Minister of Finance Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana during the celebrations as the government of Rwanda and the World Bank commemorate 60 years of one of the most fruitful collaborations on Saturday, September 30.
Rwanda

Rwanda, World Bank celebrate 60 years of strong partnership, exceptional post-Genocide journey of transformation

Saturday, September 30, 2023