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BPN Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation launch Bridge Talent Fair to promote inclusive, dignified employment for Rwandan youth, on Thursday, October 24. Courtesy
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BPN Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation launch Bridge Talent Fair to promote inclusive, dignified employment for Rwandan youth

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls in the 56 member countries.
Africa

CHOGM 2024: Leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The electronic billing machine (EBM) has helped taxpayers to easily calculate taxes.Domestic taxes are taxes that are levied on economic activities, goods, services, or income generated within a country’s border.

Understanding centralised taxes in Rwanda

Sunday, October 20, 2024
Bahage Foods Ltd made history as the first Rwandan woman-led business and the fourth ever in Rwanda to export a full container of 22 tonnes of Hass avocadoes.
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FEATURED: Making history: First Rwandan women-led business exports full container of avocadoes

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Visually impaired people with their walking sticks at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The government is distributing the first-ever comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).
Health

Rwanda starts distributing sign language dictionary

Saturday, September 28, 2024
A teacher helps people with disabilities who are visually impaired students at Masaka in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health

Ten strategies to ensure inclusivity for people with hearing, visual impairments

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Beneficiaries during the launch of an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential vocational skills in trades such as tailoring, hospitality, and hairdressing. Courtesy
Women

New initiative to empower deaf women with vocational skills

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Fidele Irizabimbuto, a sign language interprete, began learning sign language in 2006. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
People

Meet Irizabimbuto, the man impacting lives through sign language

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
Jean-Bosco Iyacu, CEO of Access to Finance Rwanda, Martina Fors Mohlin, Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden and Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of the Bank of Kigali, during the signing ceremony.
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PRESS RELEASE: Bank of Kigali, Embassy of Sweden partner to boost SME growth with USD10m loan portfolio guarantee

Saturday, September 21, 2024
People with disabilieties during the meeting at Kanombe. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Employment challenges persist for people with disabilities despite policy safe guards

Friday, September 20, 2024