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A healthcare worker administers a pneumococcal catch-up vaccine to a baby in the village of Kandaor, BO district, Sierra Leone, on June 13, 2011. The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) reported that this condition accounted for 16% of consultations across all health centers. Photo courtesy
Health

World Pneumonia Day: Rwanda ramps up fight against leading child health threat

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
President Donald Trump waves as he walks with Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, last week. Analysts believe Trump’s foreign policy will prioritise transactional relationships and shift away from multilateral partnerships. Net photo
Africa

What could Trump’s second presidency mean for Africa?

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE: Global Entrepreneurship Week: “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone”

Monday, November 11, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali on November 10, 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Ngirente: Young people need skills for Africa’s development

Monday, November 11, 2024
Pupils inside a computer lab at Busanza primary school. More than 500 education leaders, including 30 African ministers and representatives from 39 countries, are set to meet in Kigali from November 11-13 for the second Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX 2024). Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education

African ministers, education experts to meet in Kigali to address learning crisis

Sunday, November 10, 2024
Cedric Mupenzi, founder of Sinc Today, received the grand prize in Hanga PitchFest 2024 from Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Africa.
Technology

Cedrick Mupenzi of Sinc Today bags Rwf50m prize in Hanga PitchFest

Sunday, November 10, 2024
The average broadband cost in Rwanda is around $22.15 (about Rwf30,124), with basic mobile data and voice plans costing $7.44 and advanced plans costing $4.25.Photo Courtesy 
Technology

Why Rwanda leads in affordable internet for Africa's digital nomads

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Cross-border trucks that transport goods from Dar es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo. Africa’s creator economy is distinctively diverse. A large portion of creators are in entertainment and media, followed by technology. Courtesy

Africa’s creative revolution: Unlocking a $17 billion future

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
A positive Marburg test. Rwanda confirmed the outbreak of the virus in the country in September.

Marburg outbreak: Once again, Rwanda’s resilience, leadership shine through

Sunday, November 03, 2024
Al Ahly were crowned champions of AWBL Zone 5 Qualifiers after beating REG Women 93-68 on Saturday, November 2-Courtesy photos
Basketball

Al Ahly SC crowned champions of 2024 WBLA Zone 5 Qualifier

Sunday, November 03, 2024
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa.
Technology

Former Hanga PitchFest winner shares tips for 2024 contestants

Saturday, November 02, 2024
Dallaire Institute and University of Rwanda (UR) officials pose for a group during the launch of a short course on Wednesday, October 23, Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Dallaire Institute, UR launch short course to advance Africa’s child protection

Friday, November 01, 2024