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Monique Mukaruliza, Rwanda's former ambassador to Zambia and Malawi, passed away on Saturday, March 30, in the Belgian capital, Brussels. File
Rwanda

‘Gone too soon’: Tributes pour in after Amb Mukaruliza's death

Sunday, March 31, 2024
According to BK official these offerings include stock finance options designed with women in mind along the agribusiness value chain, as well as solutions for traders within the same sector.
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BK unveils agribusiness opportunities to empower women entrepreneurs

Sunday, March 31, 2024
CorpsAfrica Rwanda, hosted its third ‘Project Demo Day’ on March 28, 2024,. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: CorpsAfrica volunteers’ community-led projects seek scale-up financing

Friday, March 29, 2024
Doctors conduct an operation at Kacyiru Hospital. Rwanda in July 2023 approved the 4x4 Reform, a strategy aimed at quadrupling the number of healthcare workers in the country within the next four years. FILE
Health

Inside Rwanda’s progress on reform to quadruple healthcare workforce

Friday, March 29, 2024
BK staff members pose for a group photo at the launch. The initiative aims to offer tailored products for business, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors, with continuous improvements to streamline savings and loan processes. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
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Bank of Kigali launches ‘Nanjye ni BK' campaign to promote inclusivity in banking

Thursday, March 28, 2024
3. Christine Nkulikiyinka, Chief Executive Officer of RCI, delivers remarks during a workshop on the psychological effects of GVB on personal and organisational productivity on March 27, in Kigali. Courtesy photos
Rwanda

Why awareness, collaborative efforts are key in eradicating GBV

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Heritier Bahizi and Patrick Nzabonimpa pose for a photo with representatives of GiZ, UNESCO, MINICT and Afrimedia during the awarding ceremony on March 26 at Hotel Sainte Famille.
Technology

New Times journalists win Rwanda’s first-ever AI journalist challenge

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo during the inauguration of the Rwanda Smart Education Network on Tuesday, March 26. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Education ministry, Huawei roll out fast, affordable internet for schools

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
(Top, L-R): Patience Mutesi, MD of BPR Bank, Christine Baingana, CEO of Urwego Bank,Kampeta Sayinzoga, CEO of Rwanda Development Bank, Diane Karusisi, (Bottom, L-R): Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali, Lina M. Higiro, CEO of NCBA Bank, Beata Habyarimana, CEO of BK Group, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of Central Bank and Carine Umutoni, CEO of ECOBANK
Women

How to bring more women into corporate boardrooms

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
This initiative addresses the previous reliance on Irembo merchants by empowering individuals to access services independently from their own devices. All photos: Courtesy.
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Irembo’s Byikorere campaign empowers communities in Ruhango, Nyanza

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Philippa C K Decuir is a breast cancer survivor and the founder and CEO of Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa.

Continuing the conversation: Empowering women leaders for ongoing change

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Some visitors pose for a group photo during their visit in Bigogwe in Nyabihu District. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Tourism

Why Bigogwe should be on every Rwandan's travel bucket list

Monday, March 25, 2024