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 Jessica Agasaro
Jessica Agasaro
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, Cenfri’s Managing Director Doubell Chamberlain, and the Country Director for the Mastercard Foundation, David Rurangirwa pose for a photo at the signing ceremony in Kigali on Wednesday, May 8. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Rwanda launches second phase of economic digitalisation programme
Damien Murwanashyaka is the new chief executive officer of UDL. PhotoCourtesy
UDL announces Damien Murwanashyaka as new CEO
Lycée de Kigali (LDK), one of the leading public schools in Rwanda, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 8. Courtesy
Education
Lycée de Kigali gears up for golden jubilee
Officials pose for a group photo during the launch of the  customer experience hub on Friday, May 4. Courtesy
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Digital innovation takes centre stage at MUA Insurance with new customer hub
Sephora Buyoya, a beauty enthusiast during the interview. Courtesy
The growing popularity of false eyelashes in Rwanda
Anastasia Murekeyimana, a Genocide survivor, and Gervain Ntagungira. The two were part of a six-month reconciliation and reintegration programme.
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Kwibuka: A Genocide survivor and perpetrator’s story of reconciliation
Workers sort briquettes in Mageragere sector. Minister said that number of jobs created increased from 146,000 in 2014 to 235,332 in 2023, implying a 61 per cent rise within the last decade. Mucyo Willy
Job creation up 60% in last ten years – labour ministry
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the workshop in Kigali on Friday, April 26. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Untapped potential behind cross border trade
Carol Abade, a member of the board chair at the African Soft Power Summit speaks about the upcoming  Africa Soft Power Summit  in Kigali. 31. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Africa soft power summit returns to Kigali for third time
Mourners observe a moment of silence to pay respect to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi
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Kwibuka: PSF commemorates businesspeople killed during Genocide
Genocide survivor Alexis Ndayambaje poses for a photo after visiting Rebero Genocide memorial. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Why one Genocide survivor rides bicycle to memorials nationwide
Afri-Farmers, which runs an e-commerce platform, is among the few players that operate beyond the capital city. File
Business
How can e-commerce scale beyond Kigali?
A female taxi rider who works at Vuba Vuba Africa, one of the leading e-commerce delivery companies in Rwanda. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology
How Rwanda’s e-commerce sector grew in 2023
Cynthia  Musanganire at the Construction site. Through the “Women Raising the Roof” campaign, Mr Roof aimed to testify to the changing landscape of the construction sector in the country.Courtesy
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FEATURED - ‘Raising the roof’: Women breaking biases in construction sector
Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, the Minister of Trade and Industry has shed light on the recent decision by the government to impound tonnes of mislabelled rice from Tanzania. File
Business
Trade Minister explains decision to impound mislabelled rice
A medic conducting oral screening  during the observation of World Oral Health Day   at Gikomero Stadium in Gasabo district on March 20. Courtesy
Health
Low uptake of dental check-ups raises concerns among dentists
Prime Insurance Rwanda's office in Kigali. According to the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), insurance penetration in Rwanda currently stands at 1.6 per cent. File
Technology could boost insurance penetration – experts
The 45 extraordinary women who have been nominated for awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Rwandan women trailblazers celebrated at 2024 Women in Leadership Summit and Awards

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