Patrick Nzabonimpa
The New Times
Rwanda
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Women in STEM talk ICT-facilitated GBV, empowering young female innovators
Local women in STEM have long been underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, but are now taking charge in the fight against gender-based... → Read More
Activists call for paternity leave to be increased to six weeks
Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC) and Rwanda Civil Society Platform (RCSP) are calling for six weeks of paternity leave for a male employee whose spouse has given birth... → Read More
FEATURED: Norrsken Kigali House announces third phase of construction
Norrsken Kigali House, Africa’s biggest hub for entrepreneurs, has broken ground for the final phase of the construction (Phase 3) of its Kigali House which will commence on... → Read More
New initiative launched to tackle mental health issues, build resilience
Rwanda, like many other low-income countries, experiences insufficient mental health awareness and minimal engagement with any formal mental health services that are... → Read More
Healthcare enthusiasts on delivering psychoeducation to people living with disabilities
In 2019, Sauteur Ndikubwimana and his fellow students (seven females and six males) who were pursuing clinical psychology, medicine, and public health at different local... → Read More
FEATURED: Cenfri, UR move to build data-talent pipeline
Building the right data talent starts when a person is still in school preparing to dive deeper into the data science profession. This is well grasped by Cenfri, which is... → Read More
UR launches Kent State University Centre, seeks to start aeronautics program
Following an agreement signed between Kent State University and the University of Rwanda (UR), the USA-based higher learning institution on Wednesday, January 25, officially... → Read More
New book to help language professionals succeed in career, maintain work-life balance
Written by Canada-based Rwandan author, Sim Ngezahayo, Essentials of Career Management for Language Professionals: A Blueprint for Mastering your Career and Leading a Healthy... → Read More
How access to clean water has changed lives in Rusizi district
On a cloudy morning on December 14 at around 10 a.m, Amos Nsengiyumva places a yellow jerry can under a water tap. He turns the valve, and water starts pouring in – its sound... → Read More
International Volunteer Day: why youth should get more involved
Rwanda joined the international community on Monday to mark the International Volunteer Day that is marked to recognise and promote the tireless work of volunteers across the... → Read More
Expert speaks out on the need for palliative care in chronic diseases
Palliative care is explicitly recognised under the human right to health as an approach that aims to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems... → Read More
Mental health: How one mother helped her teen daughter overcome self-doubt
In 2018, Lise Berwadushime had a mental health crisis that evoked changes in her moods and behaviours. She says it was propelled by the fact that she had to repeat a subject she... → Read More
Twitter suspends Blue subscription service
Twitter has suspended its Blue subscription service, citing impersonation abuse from users, in an attempt to resolve the growing issue. The option to sign up for the verification... → Read More
Kenya Airways pilots call off strike
The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) has called off their strike following an earlier ruling on Tuesday by Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court which ordered the... → Read More
Mobile World Congress Africa to kick off October 25 in Kigali
The GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa is set to kick off on Tuesday, October 25 at Kigali Convention Center, bringing together a variety of industry sectors, business leaders... → Read More
Suicide prevention: Activists call for more ‘spaces’ addressing mental health
There is need for more platforms to address suicide cases and attempts to support mental health especially among youth. This was recommended during an event titled ‘Talk to a... → Read More
PHOTOS: Zimbabwean teachers set to share knowledge with the Rwandans
Over 154 Zimbabwean teachers, who arrived in Rwanda on October 19, are set to share knowledge and skills with Rwandan educators and students. The teachers, who were recruited by... → Read More
Over 500 articles added onto Kinyarwanda Wikipedia
Articles featuring Rwanda’s education, health, religion, sports and entertainment topics have been added on Wikipedia through WikiVibrance. The over 557 articles are a... → Read More
Internet in Africa is 83% less affordable than in Oceania – study
As of 2022, internet in Africa is 83 per cent less affordable than in Oceania, the region with the most affordable internet, according to the 2022 Digital Quality of Life (DQL)... → Read More
University of Rwanda's Centre of Excellence to partner with private sector
The African Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) which is based at the University of Rwanda, College of Science and Technology (UR-CST) has initiated discussions... → Read More