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Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. It is reported that the current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact.
Health

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet' – reports

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi
Africa

Botswana declares 2023-2024 ‘extreme agric drought year’

Friday, June 21, 2024
A sunburn is a form of radiation injury that occurs due to overexposure to hot sun, affecting the skin and eyes.

From tanning to sunburn; what you need to know

Friday, June 21, 2024
A section of Nyungwe forest under wildfire that inflicted severe damage on part of the forest which is located within the Bweyeye sector of Rusizi district in 2023.Courtesy
Environment

Prolonged dry season ‘could lead to forest fires’

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Aerial view of the ongoing construction of Muvumba Dam. Construction of Muvumba Multipurpose Dam project secured Rwf4.5bn from Rwanda Green Fund. Courtesy
Environment

Muvumba multipurpose dam protection gets Rwf4.5bn financial boost

Friday, June 14, 2024
Members of parliament follow Prime Minister's presentation briefing them on the success of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). Courtesy
Agriculture

Lawmakers call for major changes in agric sector

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
Mukura Victory Sport goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato with teammates celebrate a goal as they faced Kiyovu. Stopper Sebwato has now developed a penchant for scoring goals. Courtesy
Football

PNL: Five things we learned from Week 29

Monday, May 06, 2024
People pull a car submerged in flood water along Thika Road in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa. Xinhua)

Now that floods have come to cities, govts will be forced to act

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
A view of a flooded Ngororero-Muhanga road near Nyabarongo river, after heavy rains that disrupted travel on April 1. Nyabarongo is listed among the rivers that could cause floods. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda’s rivers ‘likely to burst their banks’ as regional countries face flood crisis

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Mukura goalkeeper Nicholas Sebwato celebrates his late goal which earned his side a dramatic 1-1 draw against Kiyovu Sports at Kigali Pelé Stadium on April 25. Photo: Courtesy
Football

PNL: Sebwato's heroics and relegation battle lead match day 28 headlines

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Art

Art has the power to construct or dismantle societies- Andy Bumuntu

Saturday, April 13, 2024
A farmer suspends maize cobs on a wooden structure to sun-dry in Mushikiri Sector, Kirehe District. Rains hindered maize drying efforts of farmers in the current harvest season, leading to adjustments in prices that were set on January 19, 2024 (courtesy)
Agriculture

Unusual rains impact maize prices in Rwanda

Sunday, February 25, 2024