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A teacher helps students during group work at Institut Sainte Famille de Nyamasheke. Photo: Courtesy
Education

Six govt initiatives behind decline in school dropouts

Monday, September 30, 2024
Ahantu, a new platform, promises to simplify navigation by converting street addresses and geocoordinates into easily recognised places, such as villages, cells, sectors, and districts in Rwanda.
Technology

What to know about new navigation platform Ahantu

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The government is distributing the first-ever comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).
Health

Rwanda starts distributing sign language dictionary

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Officials and beneficiaries pose for a photo during the launch of Kataza Programme on World Tourism Day on September 27.
Featured

FEATURED: I&M Bank, partners launch Rwf130m finance facility for youth, women in tourism

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Consolee Uwimana, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion addresses over 300 women leaders in Muhanga District on Friday, September 28.
Women

Minister Uwimana urges women to overcome fear, step into leadership roles

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Adrien Nibikora, a Burundian refugee who is a beneficiary of 'Jya Mbere' project, that has been a game-changer in Rwanda.
Featured

How BRD’s ‘Jya Mbere’ promotes economic inclusion, self-reliance

Friday, September 27, 2024
Pascal Sebatware, the president of Abakunda Ibireti cooperative, which was founded in 2010 and now has 1,049 members. Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Featured

How cooperatives are empowering communities

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Technicians install spatial monitoring and reporting tools in Akagera National Park. Photo: Courtesy.

How Rwanda uses advanced tech in conservation of national parks

Thursday, September 26, 2024
One of mountain gorillas from Kwitonda familly in the Volcanoes National Park. Sam Ngenda
Editorial

Coexisting with our gorilla cousins is an imperative

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana and Pauline Okumu, National Director of World Vision Rwanda officially launch ‘THRIVE 2030’ project on September 24.
Featured

World Vision Rwanda launches ‘THRIVE 2030' scheme to lift over one million people from poverty

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rwanda and Singapore introduced the world’s first AI Playbook for Small states in New York City early this week. Photo: Courtesy
Technology

5 things to know about Rwanda-Singapore AI “Playbook”

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Kiyanzi Dry Port was created and operationalised as part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while facilitating continuous movement of cargo across the region. File
Economy

Government seeks private operator for Kiyanzi dry port

Wednesday, September 25, 2024