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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
Rwanda Social Security Board  Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro addresses media in Kigali on December 2, 2024.  BK General Insurance Ltd has been acquired by Rwanda Social Security Board for Rwf31.7 billion. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business
RSSB acquires BK General Insurance for Rwf32bn
RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Makolo speaks at a panel discussion at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, on August 26. Courtesy
Aviation
RwandAir boss speaks out on why flying in Africa is expensive
Kenya’s Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs,  Korir Sing’oei (left) and Francis Gatare, President of the African School 
of Governance during the news conference in Kigali on Wednesday, August 26. PHOTO/COURTESY
Rwanda
Trust deficit 'keeps Africa’s single market out of reach'
Participants attend the Africa Mindset Reset Forum on Tuesday, August 25. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
What's holding African integration back? Experts speak out
(L-R)  Former South African President Thabo Mbeki, President Paul Kagame ,  Ghana’s Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang,  former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, at a presidential panel.
Politics
Africa must break cycle of failed governance, leaders say
Couples participate in a mass civil marriage event in Gicumbi. Under Article 168 of the current family law, couples can agree before marriage on how their property and financial interests will be managed.
Rwanda
Prenups offer couples clarity on property, but remain uncommon
President Paul Kagame speaks during a presidential panel at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, August 25. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Choose purpose over fear, Kagame tells African youth
President Paul Kagame and other panelists during during a presidential panel at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, August 25. Courtesy
Rwanda
Kagame: Africa must hold leaders accountable for failing to deliver
President Paul Kagame, Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and Former South African President Thabo Mbeki arrive at Kigali Convention Centre for the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum on Tuesday, August 25. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics
Leaders gather in Kigali for Africa Mindset Reset Forum
The African School of Governance  President, Francis Gatare delivers his remarks during the inauguration of Africa Minset Reset Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, August 25. Courtesy
Rwanda
Gatare calls for ‘Meta-Africanism’ to drive Africa’s next step
President Paul Kagame addresses journalists during the press conference on Monday, August 24. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza..
Economy
Kagame: AfCFTA implementation ‘not moving at the right pace’
President Paul Kagame addresses journalists during the press conference on Monday, August 24. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Kagame: We cannot sit and watch as illicit alcohol kills people
A teacher during Mathematics lesson in Kigali. Teachers have been given a five-year grace period to upgrade their qualifications, with all teachers expected to have at least an A1 qualification. File
Rwanda
Teachers with secondary education given five years to attain A1 diploma
Musonga Isimbi Olla, a student from Fawe Girls School in Gasabo has been recognized as the best-performing student in the 20252026 O'Level.
Education
Meet the top performers in national exams
State Minister Claudette Irere and Rwego Mutijima, a student from Ecole Internationale La Racine in Bugesera who has been recognized as the best-performing student in the 2025-2026 Primary.
Rwanda
Record number of primary, O-Level candidates pass national exams
An AI generated image showing  sexual harrassment in creative industry. Women say they regularly encounter uncomfortable comments, while 12 per cent report regularly receiving sexual propositions.
Rwanda
Creative industry still grapples with sexual harassment, study finds
The 21st edition of Kwita Izina will be held  in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 4. File
Tourism
Kwita Izina: A look at key gains of gorilla conservation
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), addresses participants at the dialogue. Photos by Mico Elvis Ndateba
Health
Sports community urged to support campaign against alcohol abuse

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