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Cancer cases in younger people rising globally, researchers say

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Factors such as obesity and alcohol consumption are contributing to a worrying rise in global cancer cases among younger people, a study suggests. According to Associated Press, researchers estimated there had been a 79% hike in new cases of cancer in those aged under 50 between 1990 and 2019. However, rates in the UK were stabilised from 2010 to 2019 with the annual mortality rate from early-onset cancer “steadily decreasing”. A team from the University of Edinburgh and the Zhejiang University School of Medicine in China analysed data from the…

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Closing the gender gap: What will it take to retain girls in STEM?

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Rwanda is actively promoting opportunities for girls to excel in science courses, with a strong emphasis on STEM subjects. The government of Rwanda has prioritised STEM education as a key component of its Education Sector Strategic Plan, spanning from 2018/19 to 2023/24. The government’s objective is to transform into a knowledge-based economy by prioritising the development of scientific and technological skills, particularly among girls. Education and beyond “It all begins with a willingness to explore. While learners may naturally gravitate towards certain art subjects in which they excel, it is…

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Strive to give back to your country, Kagame tells Indangamirwa

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President Paul Kagame on Friday, August 25, issued a call to the youth who completed the 13th edition of the Indangamirwa series of civic education, Itorero, to always strive to give back to their country, irrespective of the profession. Kagame was addressing a young crowd of 415 trainees who convened at the National Ubutore Development Centre (NUDC), in Nkumba, Burera District for the closing ceremony of the five-week-long training. This year’s civic training for youth, commonly known as Itorero Indangamirwa, brought together 235 boys and 177 girls, mainly to acquire knowledge…

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Meteo Rwanda names districts at risk of heavy rains

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Meteo Rwanda, the national meteorological agency, has identified areas in the country that are expected to face heavy rainfall between September and December. The agency’s announcement came during the National Climate Outlook Forum held on Thursday, August 24. According to the forecast, several districts, including Nyamagabe, Nyaruguru (western parts near Nyungwe National Park), Rusizi, Nyamasheke, and parts of southern Karongi, are expected to experience significant rainfall ranging between 700 and 800 millimeters during this period. The projected rainfall is significantly higher than the traditional average, with the maximum recorded in…

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RIB summons ‘Ndimbati’ for neglecting parental duties

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The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Friday, August 25, confirmed that it has summoned popular Rwandan actor Jean-Bosco Uwihoreye, popularly known as Ndimbati, on charges of neglecting parental duties. “Yes! It is true. He was summoned on the basis of an ongoing investigation into neglect of parental duties without cause and neglect of a person in one’s care,” RIB spokesperson Thierry Murangira told The New Times, adding that the investigation is ongoing. The New Times understands that Ndimbati, who is famous for a YouTube series called Papa Sava, was summoned…

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Four key challenges to be addressed by Intelligent transport system

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In a bid to revolutionize urban transportation and tackle traffic congestion, the government has adopted an innovative “Intelligent Transport System” with the support of a $14.6 million grant from Japan. This cutting-edge system, powered by Japanese technology called Moderato, encompasses the installation of signal lights at 20 strategically chosen intersections and traffic sensors connected to a fiber network, all aimed at streamlining traffic flow in Kigali City.The project aligns with the introduction of a Dedicated Bus Lane (DBL) system that will utilize two lanes of the CBD-Sonotubes-Giporoso road during peak…

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France

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Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum is in good health after being taken captive by his own presidential guard, the French foreign minister has said. Catherine Colonna told AFP news agency the coup was not “final”. She said Mr Bazoum had spoken to Emmanuel Macron and added there was a “way out” for the coup plotters if they listened to the global community. On Thursday, coup supporters attacked the headquarters of the ousted president’s party. They set it on fire, stoning and burning cars outside. The small group of arsonists had broken…

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Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry

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Donald Trump is accused of pressuring an employee to delete security footage at his Florida home, in new criminal charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified files. The new indictment adds one count of wilful retention of defence information and two of obstruction, making 40 charges in total in this case. Mr Trump denies any wrongdoing and has called the prosecutor “deranged”. He is fighting multiple legal cases as he runs for president again. A staff member at the former US president’s Mar-a-Lago estate, Carlos de Oliveira, has also…

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Automatic driving tests, licencing in final stages

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The government is nearing the completion of plans to implement automatic driving tests and issue related licenses, according to Infrastructure Minister Ernest Nsabimana. The move aims to provide convenient services for individuals interested in obtaining automatic driving licenses in the country. Nsabimana emphasized that the process would not be delayed by waiting for the traffic bill to be passed; instead, the focus is on establishing regulations for conducting the tests at the Busanza driving and testing center, located in Kicukiro District. The center is equipped with advanced technology and high-quality equipment…

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Kagame makes case for cooperation between land and sea-locked countries

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President Paul Kagame has rallied for a coalition between land-locked countries and sea-locked islands in the Caribbean saying that if the two blocs worked together, their voice would be heard. He made the remarks in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, where he is attending the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. In June 2024, Rwanda will host the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries and according to Kagame, it would serve as an opportunity for both…

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