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Global study reveals trust of AI remains critical challenge

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
IHS Towers agrees to sell Rwanda operations for $270m. Courtesy
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IHS Towers agrees to sell Rwanda operations for $270m

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, and Ozonnia Ojielo, the UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda sign the agreement in Kigali on Tuesday 20. The Government of Rwanda and the United Nations on Tuesday, May 20, signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2025–2029, charting a renewed path of partnership to advance Rwanda’s national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda, UN ink new cooperation framework to accelerate inclusive development

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Rose Mukantabana, a lawyer speaks at the meeting as Xaverine Uwimana, the coordinator of Réseau des Femmes , looks on during a consultative meeting on Tuesday, May 20. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

NGOs demand safeguards for surrogate mothers in new health bill  

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment CEO Tracy Vegro OBE and the Capital Market Authority of Rwanda Chief Executive Thapelo Tsheole exchange documents during the signing ceremony in Kigali.
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CMA Rwanda, CISI relaunch strategic partnership to strengthen capital market standards

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
(L-R) Central Bank Deputy Governor Justin Nsengiyumva, John Bosco Kalisa,  the former Chief Executive Officer of the East African Business Council and Kevin Karobia, Senior Investment Analyst at BK Capital.

Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s plan to add gold to foreign reserves

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Doctors conduct an operation during the launch of Kidney Transplant Surgery at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali on May 28, 2023. Courtesy
Health

Inside top 10 medical procedures conducted in Rwanda

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Technology

How new AI platform seeks to address gaps in legal services

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A view of Bisesero Genocide Memorial in Karongi District . Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Bisesero survivor: Betrayed by zone turquoise, hunted by killers but still standing

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Donald Kaberuka, a Rwandan economist and former president of the African Development Bank speaks at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali on May 20.Courtesy
Security

With critical minerals running out, Africa’s industrialization should be now, says Donald Kaberuka

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Beekeepers during a harvesting session . Photo by Moise Bahati
Rwanda

Beekeepers tap into Gishwati-Mukura UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Speaker Gertrude Kazarwa, addresses delegates at the conference. She emphasized the importance of political will in achieving sustainable gender equality.
Law

Commonwealth lawmakers turn to AI to bridge gender gap

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
President Paul Kagame meets with Hassan Bubacar Jallow, the Chief Justice of the Gambia on Tuesday, May 20. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame, Gambia chief justice Hassan Bubacar Jallow discuss cooperation

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A total of 796 Rwandans returning from eastern DR Congo, where they had been held hostage by the FDLR, arrive at Rwanda DR Congo border on Monday, May 19. Photo by Gemain Nsanzimana
Africa

Rwandan returnees from DR Congo hopeful for better life

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Deputy CEO, Juliana Muganza meets with Dr. Imad Al-Khoury, Chief Executive Officer of Abela Qatar International (AQI), and his delegation, who are in Rwanda to explore investment opportunities in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, real estate, and agriculture. Courtesy
Economy

Qatari group explores investment opportunities in Rwanda

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A view of Rusumo Power Plant in Kirehe. The Rusumo plant is set to supply electricity to Mpanga and Mahama irrigation schemes in Kirehe District. File
Agriculture

Rusumo power plant to supply electricity to key irrigation schemes

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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Education

Why accounting, nursing and teaching students have to take practical exams

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the 10-year anniversary of Oklahoma Christian University at the Kigali Convention Centre on February 11, 2017. Courtesy photo
Education

PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma Christian University deepens 20-year Rwanda partnership, announces new Bachelor’s programme

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The management and staff of SONARWA General and SONARWA Life lay wreath to pay tribute to victims at Mwulire Genocide Memorial in Rwamagana District on May 16. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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SONARWA staff commemorate 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Best performing customers were recognised during the bank's annual customer engagement event held on Friday, May 16, in Rubavu town
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BPR Bank deepens community ties through customer engagement

Tuesday, May 20, 2025