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The wife to Gabon's deposed president Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, who was accused of allegedly embezzling public funds. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

Wife of Gabon's former leader Ali Bongo jailed

Thursday, October 12, 2023
Rwandan students receiving certificates of achievement for the project, flanked by the Rwanda Space Agency CEO, CFO, and CTO. Courtesy RSA
Technology

Six Rwandan students develop tech to power China’s first AI satellite

Thursday, October 12, 2023
Founder and CEO of the startup, Alex Kalanda speaking on a panel during Business Conservation conference in Kigali. Ayambe Zero, will help calculate and then connect with potential buyers of reduced emissions. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Rwandan start-up to help unlock funding for 20,000 green projects

Thursday, October 12, 2023
A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District. Rwanda has achieved an electricity access rate of 70 per cent. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda achieves 70% electricity access, set to host energy conference

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Beneficiaries are students from the University of Kigali, African Leadership University, AUCA, and the University of Rwanda
Business

Inside BK Capital’s just-concluded investment ambassador programme

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
IHS Rwanda and UNICEF sign a partnership to promote digital literacy, environmental preservation, and sustainable development. Courtesy
Education

IHS Rwanda, UNICEF partner to ‘Go Green,’ enhance digital literacy in schools

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Pupils during a class at at Gatsata Catholic Primary School in Gatsata sector, Gasabo District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

What will it take for the Rwandan girl to complete school on time?

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Officials and scholars pose for a group photo during the event that aimed to equip scholars with the necessary knowledge, skills and key information to succeed and transition into the workplace, at Camp Kigali on October 9. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR kick off inspiring orientation week

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana with other panelists at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting on October 10, in Dakar, Senegal. Courtesy
Health

Artificial intelligence to revolutionise healthcare systems — Minister Nsanzimana

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The walk will collaborate with Car-free Day on Sunday, October 15, starting at 7 am at the BK Arena, and concluding at Green Hills Academy.
Health

Pink October: Breast cancer walk to offer screening, counselling

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining, where they provided free legal assistance to 24 inmates in Mageragere Prison in October 2022. Courtesy
Law

Over 3,000 cases settled through plea bargaining, officials say

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
MPs during the plenary session that adopted the draft law governing the Rwanda Development Board on October 9, 2023, in Kigali. COURTESY.

Parliament passes bill granting RDB greater autonomy

Tuesday, October 10, 2023