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IKUZWE MBABAZI Maurice

Maurice IKUZWE MBABAZI is a Rwandan journalist and final-year Mass Communication student with a strong passion for broadcasting, digital storytelling, and public affairs reporting. He has experience in news writing, field reporting, and multimedia production, and aspires to become a leading communication specialist working with major institutions and platforms. Driven by creativity, critical thinking, and a desire to amplify voices, he is building his career around impactful journalism and effective communication.

Zambia’s immigration authorities have arrested 58 suspected illegal immigrants, including five Rwandans, during an enforcement operation conducted in the capital, Lusaka.
Rwanda’s new road traffic law has introduced stricter penalties for drivers who exceed the legal blood alcohol limit. Offenders found guilty by a court face fines ranging from 100,000 to 400,000 FRW and imprisonment of three to six months.
The commander of Mozambique’s land forces, Maj Gen André Rafael Mahunguane, has commended the ongoing cooperation between Mozambican and Rwandan forces in combating terrorism.
The capitation payment system, which involves paying health facilities in advance, has helped address several challenges that previously affected services provided to members of Rwanda’s Community-Based Health Insurance scheme (Mutuelle de Santé), including access to prescribed medicines.
His Excellency President Paul Kagame has wished Rwandan women a happy International Women’s Day, commending their growing contributions to the country’s development.
Senators have raised concerns over a sharp increase in complaints from residents affected by wildlife leaving national parks and damaging property. Between 2024 and 2025, reported incidents rose nearly 30%, reaching 15,000 complaints, up from 10,000 the previous year.
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced new retail prices for petrol and diesel, effective for the next two months starting March 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Authorities in Nyagatare District have announced plans to allocate Rwf40 million for a feasibility study aimed at upgrading and expanding the district’s industrial park, in a move designed to attract more investors and boost local manufacturing.
Belgian rider De Clercq Matthijs, competing for the Soudal Quick-Step Devo Team, claimed victory in stage four of the 2026 Tour du Rwanda, covering 127.2 kilometers from Karongi to Rubavu.