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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
The grants were provided under the Rwanda Subnational Adaptation Fund EDA Project. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Govt offers $5m in grants for climate resilience projects
I&M Bank  Plc officially opened a new branch  in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District, on Thursday, October 31
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I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc strengthens Kicukiro network with new branch at DP World
The second edition of the Kigali Cine Junction (KCJ) festival offered Rwandans a cinema experience from August 1-4. Courtesy
Cinema
On your watchlist: Five Rwandan inspiring movies about resilience, hope
Silver Karumba, the Country Representative for GAIN in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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GAIN Rwanda’s Silver Karumba on combating child stunting, all forms of malnutrition in Rwanda
The Menendez Brothers.
Cinema
Cinema corner: Trending films to watch this weekend
Delegates during the Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa (BCIEA) held a fundraising event for breast cancer awareness on Wednesday, October 23
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FEATURED: Bank of Kigali supports breast cancer awareness initiative at fundraising event
Minister of State for Health Dr Yvan Butera interacts with Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Kigali on Saturday, October 19. Courtesy
Marburg Virus
Rwanda: Marburg virus came from animal to human, genomic sequencing indicates
Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addresses journalists  in Kigali on Sunday, October 20. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Marburg Virus
WHO chief commends Rwanda’s swift response to Marburg outbreak
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana with the Director-General of the World Health Organisation Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a press briefing in Kigali on Sunday, October 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
92% drop in Marburg cases shows ‘outbreak is dying’: Minister Nsanzimana
Ecobank Rwanda Plc officials pose with customers during the official introduction of the Visa Infinite Card on Thursday, October 17. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Ecobank Rwanda launches Visa Infinite Card offering premium privileges, exclusive benefits
Nobody Wants This was released on September 26, Its first season has 10 episodes and season 2 will be released in 2025.
Cinema
Seven movies to consider for your weekend
October 17 marked exactly twenty days since Rwanda declared the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27. Courtesy
Health
Marburg outbreak: What we know 20 days later
BPR Bank and KCB Group racing team driver Karan Patel, along with his navigator Tauseef Khan, are preparing for a standout performance.
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BPR Bank’s Karan Patel gears up for Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana hands over a cheque to members of a cooperative during the celebration in Nyamagabe District on Tuesday, October 15
Women
Rural women urged to take active roles in environmental sustainability
A traditional ballet performs during the celebration of International Day of Rural Women in Gatare Sector, in Nyamagabe District, on Tuesday, October 15.  All photos by Alice Umutesi
Women
PHOTOS: International Day of Rural Women celebrated in Nyamagabe
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, addresses journalists during a media briefing on the Marburg situation on Sunday, October 13. Dr. Nsanzimana highlighted a positive trend, noting that recoveries now outnumber deaths. Courtesy
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‘Positive indication’ as Marburg recoveries outnumber deaths
King Kayondo, President of IRCAD Africa and Regis Rugemanshuro, the CEO of RSSB sign the agreement in Kigali.
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RSSB, partners join hands to strengthen Rwanda’s healthcare workforce
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses journalists  during a media briefing on the Marburg situation on Sunday October 13. Courtesy
Health
Nsanzimana says additional vaccines to bolster response to Marburg outbreak

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