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A woman works in Agakiriro after studying vocations in Bugesera. The government is currently facing a shortfall of nearly 400,000 jobs to meet the targets outlined in the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). FILE
Economy

Gov’t short of 400,000 jobs six months to end of NST1

Thursday, December 21, 2023
The festive season often brings about an increased tendency to partake in social activities and celebrations. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Lighting up Noheri in a healthy way

Thursday, December 21, 2023
President Paul Kagame with several Heads of State and Government and other senior delegates offically launch BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa on Monday,December 18 .
Editorial

BioNTech facility in Kigali is a gamechanger for Africa

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Panelists during the meeting where Akagera Medicines and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations launched a new $1.46 million partnership to enhance vaccine delivery and accessibility in Africa. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Akagera Medicines secures $1.5m to improve access to vaccines

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The plan is for BioNTech to have around 100 employees by the time operations commence in Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

VIDEO: Inside BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the official launch of BioNTech’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on Monday, December 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

BioNTech: Kagame hails launch of first plant in Rwanda, calls for more trust, cooperation

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission of Africa, Claver Gatete speaks during a meeting. Courtesy
Africa

UNECA boss Gatete talks AfCFTA and how global credit facilities can work for Africa

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
President Paul Kagame with several Heads of State and Government and other senior delegates offically launch BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa on Monday,December 18 . Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Rwanda unveils BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa

Monday, December 18, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta and Annalena Baerbock, Germany Minister of Foreign Affairs address journalists on Monday, December 18. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Germany cement bilateral ties in trade, pharmaceuticals

Monday, December 18, 2023
Passengers do check-ups before boarding a plane at Kigali International Airport. Rwanda has emerged as the leading champion of visa openness in Africa for 2023. FILE
Tourism

Rwanda leads Africa in visa openness — report

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Some of new houses that were given to vulnerable residents in Nyaruguru District in 2022. The idea of making a better Rwanda has always been, and always will be, a work-in-progress. FILE

Time to refresh our social contract

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
CAF President Patrice Motsepe awards player of the year to Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the 2023 CAF Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco on 11 December 2023©Nour Aknajja/BackpagePix
Football

Osimhen named African player of the year

Tuesday, December 12, 2023