Rwanda: MPs Want Hearing Aids Covered By 'Mutuelle De Santé'

The high cost of hearing aids restricts access to assistive devices for those who need them to improve their aural faculty, according to Members of Parliament, and the National… Read more »

Rwanda: Maize Farmers Worry as Fall Armyworms Build Resistance Against Pesticides

Maize farmers across the country are worried as armyworms have built resistance to pesticides. This arises as the Agriculture Season 2024 A gains momentum -- Season A typically… Read more »

Rwanda: FERWACY Unveils Roadmap for 'Rescheduled' Elections

The Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) has unveiled the roadmap for the forthcoming elections due in Kigali on November 5. Read more »

Rwanda: Canadian Singer Shawn Mendez Spotted in Rwanda

Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Peter Raul Mendez is in Rwanda for a visit. He was spotted engaging in a friendly conversation with Rwandan superstar, The Ben, at the luxurious… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Lauds MTN Rwanda's Investments for the Past 25 Years

Who else would have found it easy to invest in a country that had just emerged from a tragic history as we know it, President Paul Kagame said on Wednesday, October 18 at the… Read more »

Rwanda: Witnesses Pin Genocide Suspect Twahirwa on Rape, Leading Interahamwe Militia

Several witnesses have provided testimony, linking Genocide suspect Séraphin Twahirwa in a major role during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, especially within the city… Read more »

Rwanda: The New Times Reporter Wins Rwf6 Million Science, Tech Awareness Award

The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) on Wednesday, October 18, presented the Best Science, Technology and Innovation Communicator Award to Patrick Nzabonimpa, a… Read more »

Africa: 48% of African MSMEs Report Customer Trust Issues in Online Marketplaces

Forty-eight per cent of African micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) report that customers lack trust in online marketplaces and websites, according to a new survey by… Read more »

Rwanda: World Breast Cancer Day - Oncologists Talk Self-Examination, Why Women Are More Vulnerable

World Breast Cancer Day is observed on October 19 every year to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage early detection and treatment, and support those affected by the… Read more »

Rwanda: New Study Links Red Meat Consumption to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates that consumption of red meat, including processed and unprocessed red meat, was strongly… Read more »

Rwanda: 4 Researchers Awarded for Addressing National Societal Challenge

The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) on Wednesday, October 18 awarded four researchers for their 'outstanding' contributions to addressing societal challenges at… Read more »

Rwanda: Youth in Digital Health Share Experiences, Advocate for Greater Inclusivity

Young leaders and representatives of digital health organizations on Thursday, October 19, convened in Kigali to discuss the imperative of amplifying youth representation in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Confirmed - Rema to Perform At the Trace Awards

Nigerian youngster Rema, who is among the best musicians in the world, will perform in Rwanda on Saturday, October 21, during the highly anticipated Trace Awards that will take… Read more »

Rwanda: Report Reveals Factors Affecting Employees' Mental Well-Being

A report from Mental Health Hub, a mental health organisation in Rwanda, has revealed that 30.1 per cent of employees in private and public institutions are experiencing… Read more »

South Africa: South African Peacekeepers Recalled Over Sexual Misconduct

Eight South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) were recalled on Sunday, October 15, after allegations of sexual… Read more »

Rwanda: Top 5 Rwandans Harnessing the Power of Social Media

The power of social media has transformed the way people connect, share, and influence the world. Rwanda has witnessed the rise of a new generation of youthful trailblazers who… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali's Bus Lanes to Be Tested Before Mid-Next Year

Dedicated bus lanes (DBL) for public transport are expected to get operational on a pilot basis before mid-2024, according to information from the City of Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: ECD Experts Enlisted to Assess Autistic Children

More than 30 professionals responsible for Early Childhood Development (ECD) in every district have been assigned the responsibility of guiding the screening process and… Read more »

Rwanda: SC Kiyovu Beat Marines As Amagaju Edge Gasogi United

SC Kiyovu beat a stubborn Marines FC side 2-1 in the Primus National League on Saturday evening at Kigali Pelé Stadium to keep a firm grip on the title in shape. Read more »

Rwanda: Mount Kigali University Celebrates Inauguration of Guild Student Association Leaders

It was a new dawn in student governance at Mount Kigali University as the institution ushered its first elected members of the Students Guild Association. Read more »

Rwanda: International e-Waste Day - Getting Rwandans to Recycle Electronics

E-waste, composed of discarded or obsolete electronic devices, poses a threat to the environment and public health. Studies show that when electronics are improperly disposed of,… Read more »

Rwanda: Comedians Offer Masterclass Ahead of Belgium-Rwanda Laugh-in Night

The Institut Français is set to come alive with laughter on October 17 and 18, courtesy of Wallonie-Bruxelles International, with one event being an invite-only and the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Backs Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host World Cup 2034

Rwanda's football governing body (FERWAFA) has officially announced its full support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. Read more »

Rwanda: Prince Kid Sentenced to Five Years in Prison. What's Next?

Dieudonne Ishimwe, also known as Prince Kid - the former organizer of Miss Rwanda - has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rwf2 million. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Doctors Mull Project to Detect Genes With Potential Cancer Risks

Rwanda will soon be able to detect people at risk of developing breast and prostate cancer based on their genes, according to the Minister of Health. Read more »