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 Aimable Ishimwe
Aimable Ishimwe
A view of a maize plantation farm that was hit by hailstorms in Karongi District.
Agriculture
How farmers are managing post-harvest losses amid heavy rains
RIB has arrested a 58-year-old man in Bugesera District for assaulting a street cleaner during her morning duties, accusing her of spreading dust onto his vehicle. Courtesy
Crime
Bugesera: Man arrested for assaulting street cleaner
Workers filling milk at collection centre in Nyagatare District. Milk collection centres (MCCs) in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, have raised concerns over high electricity costs. File
Business
Dairy cooperatives seek relief from rising electricity bills
Muslims around the world are beginning observances of Ramadan on February 18.
Religion
Ramadan, Lent begin together in rare overlap
Buses operating in Kigali. Two years ago, the government introduced a framework to professionalise public transport drivers. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Security
Plan to certify bus drivers faces enforcement issues
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Rwanda
Vox Pop: Couples share what Valentine’s Day means to them
Doctors conduct epilepsy surgery operation at CHUK Hospital in Kigali on Monday, February 9. Courtesy 
Health
Doctors at CHUK perform Rwanda’s first surgery on epilepsy patient
Doctors conduct a neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. File
Health
New system to bring epilepsy surgery closer to Rwandans
Members of the Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga (RCKV) join residents for a group photo during the monthly Umuganda community work in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, on January 31. Craish Bahizi
Environment
Rotarians plant 2,000 trees ahead of 25th anniversary
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has officially suspended the operations of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd for a period of three months. Courtesy
Law
Central bank suspends Mobicash over non-compliance
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement,  Dr. Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses journalists during a  press conference  on Tuesday, January 27. Courtesy
Culture
Kinyarwanda language pride urged ahead of Heroes Day
Rwanda is set for moderate to heavy rainfall from January 21 to 31.
Environment
10 districts bracing for heavy rain late January
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Environment
Residents adopt safety measures as heavy rains loom
Hundreds of people flocked to the place where the alleged Marian apparitions occurred in Gataraga Sector of Musanze District.
Religion
Alleged Musanze apparitions: What Catholic Church says 
UK media regulator Ofcom opened an investigation into platform X.
Technology
Is using AI to create explicit images a crime in Rwanda?
A teacher assists pupils during an English lesson at Groupe Scolaire Camp Kigali. The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), on Thursday, January 15, released updated requirements for schools seeking accreditation or authorization to establish new learning pathways and trades.
Health
10 things to know about new school accreditation guidelines
WASAC Group's newly completed water collection centre. WASAC is currently implementing a series of large-scale infrastructure upgrades across Kigali to address a 60,000m3 daily production deficit.
Infrastructure
Projects underway to end Kigali's water supply issues - WASAC
Pradeep Khosla appointed chairperson of the University of Rwanda Board of Governors.
Education
American computer scientist Khosla named University of Rwanda board chair

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