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Israel Mbonyi's 'Icyambu' concert at BK Arena was sold out. Net photo.
Music

Rwandan artistes that have pulled large crowds

Friday, October 13, 2023
A child heading to school carrying a school bag made out a plastic banner
Rwanda

Waste to work: How local entrepreneurs are empowering vulnerable communities

Friday, October 13, 2023
One of the extraction facilities floating on Lake Kivu which is used to extract gas from deep water.
Energy

Major methane gas exploitation projects on Lake Kivu

Thursday, October 12, 2023
A view of the newly completed Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) plant in Rubavu District. The $400 million facility, is currently providing 37.5 megawatts. According to the plant officials, by February 2024, the SPLK methane plant will be providing a total of 56MW. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda’s biggest methane power plant connected to national grid

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
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
State Minister Dr Yvan Butera with other delegates follow a presentation during a vaccine cold-chain symposium in Kigali, on Monday October 9. The symposium intends to demonstrate the preservation of vaccines through the cold chain and ensure that they can be able to reach beneficiaries in their right conditions. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Cold chain symposium explores vaccine preservation, delivery

Tuesday, October 10, 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
First Lady, Jeannette Kagame at the fourth edition of the high-level women leaders’ forum, in Bujumbura on Monday, October 9, Courtesy
Women

First Lady talks fighting malnutrition, stunting at Burundi women meet

Monday, October 09, 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
Mutesi Gasana is an author and founder of Ubuntu Publishers Ltd and Arise Education. She is known for promoting the reading culture by creating and advocating for access to reliable local books for children. Courtesy
Society

Declining reading culture: What role can parents, guardians play to boost reading?

Friday, October 06, 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