How Smartwatches Help Detect Hidden Heart Problems
Recent medical research shows that smartwatches can play a major…
Africa Rewrites Its Digital Narrative in the Modern Age
Africa rewrites its digital narrative as technology transforms how the continent presents itself to the world. For many years, global media shaped Africa’s image with stories focused on conflict and crisis. Today, this perception is changing. With over 415 million mobile internet users, Africans now tell their own stories and highlight a new era of…
How Smartwatches Help Detect Hidden Heart Problems
Recent medical research shows that smartwatches can play a major role in detecting heart problems early, even before symptoms appear. A study conducted by the Amsterdam University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that modern smartwatches help users identify heart conditions more effectively than traditional monitoring methods. Study Focused on High-Risk Heart Patients The research…
Smoking Can Cause Breast Sagging in Women and Girls, Experts Warn
Breast sagging among women and girls remains a sensitive topic that is often surrounded by myths and misinformation, especially in many African societies. In Rwanda, some people still believe that breasts can sag due to frequent touching, a claim not supported by science. Like other parts of the human body, women’s breasts naturally undergo changes…
Trump Warns UK Over Closer China Ties
Donald Trump has warned that Britain’s growing business relationship with China is “very dangerous.” He made the comments while Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continued his visit to Beijing. After the UK and China announced new trade and investment agreements, Trump reacted strongly. He shared his views at a documentary premiere about his wife, Melania….
Nyirubutama Appointed Deputy Presidential Security Advisor
President Paul Kagame has appointed Brig Gen Jean-Paul Nyirubutama as Deputy Senior Defence and Security Advisor in the Office of the President. At the same time, he appointed James Wizeye as Deputy Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service. According to a communiqué from the Office of the Prime Minister issued on Thursday,…
SpaceX and AI Firm xAI Discuss Merger Ahead of Major Public Offering
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and artificial intelligence company xAI are in talks about a possible merger ahead of a major public offering planned for later this year. Reuters reports that the move would bring together SpaceX’s rockets, Starlink satellites, the X social media platform, and the Grok AI chatbot under one company. If the deal goes…
BNR suspends Mobicash over regulatory breaches
The National Bank of Rwanda has suspended the operations of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd for three months, citing continued failure to comply with regulatory requirements. In a statement shared on X, the central bank said the suspension took effect on January 23. It followed what the regulator described as persistent non compliance with existing rules governing…
RBC Warns Barefoot Wetland Farmers of Rising Bilharzia Infection Risk
The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has warned farmers who cultivate wetlands without protective footwear and gloves that they face a high risk of contracting bilharzia (schistosomiasis), a neglected tropical disease still widespread in Rwanda. According to RBC, bilharzia is currently present in 1,013 villages, representing 47 percent of all villages nationwide. Bilharzia Still Widespread in…
Doha Peace Talks Between DR Congo Government and AFC/M23 May Resume This Weekend
Peace talks in Doha between representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the AFC/M23 coalition may resume later this weekend, according to diplomatic sources. The negotiations, mediated by the State of Qatar, had been suspended since early December 2025 following renewed fighting in South Kivu Province, which culminated in the capture of…
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Tells EU Parliament It Has No Authority Over Rwanda
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has firmly reminded the European Union (EU) Parliament that it holds no authority over the Republic of Rwanda and therefore cannot issue directives to the country. The minister made the remarks on January 29, 2026, in response to recent actions and statements by members…
Health Experts Warn Against Using Multiple Alarms Due to Harmful Effects on the Brain
Using multiple alarms to wake up in the morning has become a common habit for many people trying to avoid oversleeping. However, sleep and mental health experts warn that relying on more than one alarm can seriously disrupt brain function, sleep quality, and overall well-being. Many people set two or three alarms, hoping to wake…