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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
Green Care Rwanda workers sort plastic waste before it is recycled to produce products such as pavers. One of the new startups tackles plastic waste management by incentivizing communities to sort and sell plastic waste instead of disposing of it.
Rwanda
What problems are Rwanda’s new top five startups solving?
New eKaSh logo
Featured
EKash revolutionises digital payments with instant transfers, seamless accessibility
Members of the media during a press conference in Kigali on November 10, 2024 Photo by Craish Bahizi 
Rwanda
Media professionals set up cooperative fund to fix financial woes
Rapper Karigombe has honoured late musicians Jay Polly and Yvan Buravan in his latest EP Ibyuya Byanjye-courtesy
Music
Karigombe honours Jay Polly, Buravan in new EP ‘Ibyuya Byanjye’
BK Foundation, in partnership with the University of Rwanda (UR), hosted the Career Summit 2024 at the Huye Campus on November 8. Craish Bahizi
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BK Foundation, UR launch professionals' Hub at Career Summit 2024
Bathrooms can pose serious safety risks, particularly for children, elderly people or individuals with mobility issues
Society
10 simple tips on minimizing risks of bathroom falls
Jean Bosco Rushingabingwi, the Head of Department for Media Sector Coordination Monitoring at RGB
Rwanda
Financial constraints hindering Rwanda’s media growth
The models were making their runway debut, bringing energy and confidence to the stage. All photos by Willy Mucyo
Fashion
The Stage Fashion Showcase dazzles audience with creativity
One of the new electric taxi vans that were officially introduced in Kigali City on November 6. CRAISH BAHIZI
Energy
Four most common misconceptions about electric vehicles in Rwanda
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, delivers his remarks during the  handing over of a modern flagship facility (Alliance Building) located in Kigali on  November 1. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Health
Rwanda unveils African Medicines Agency headquarters
The second edition of The Stage Fashion Showcase will attract designers from across the globe-Emmanuel Dushimimana
Fashion
Global designers meet in Kigali for The Stage Fashion Showcase
Officials and 14 graduates pose for a group photo at  the graduation at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda on October 18, 2024. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: AIMS Rwanda celebrates graduation of 14 students in Cooperative Master’s Program
Jean Bosco Sengabo, alias Fatakumavuta, a former TV host who is being investigated for, among others, offenses of cyberstalking and public insult. Courtesy
Crime
Cyberstalking: What you need to know
Rwanda targets to produce more than 106,000 metric tons of fish by 2035. Courtesy
Economy
What new strategies are employed to achieve fish production target?
Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive.
Health
Don’t be duped, e-cigarettes are as addictive, dangerous as traditional cigarettes, says health official
Musician Gabiro Guitar has won a legal fight against his former management company  Evolve Music Group-courtesy
Music
Singer Gabiro Guitar wins legal battle against former management
Panelists during the recent AfCFTA Business Forum, ‘Biashara Afrika,’ held from October 9-11 in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured
Ecobank empowers African SMEs by unlocking opportunities through AfCFTA
Butera Knowless made her mark in Denver, Colorado, making her debut performance in the United States on October 12. Courtesy
Music
Butera Knowless excites revelers in debut US performance

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