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Dr. Nsanzimana made the call on Thursday during a two-day working visit to the Southern Province, where he is assessing the quality of healthcare services at primary and secondary health facilities while also engaging communities and young people on health and wellbeing.

In Nyanza District, the minister visited Nyamiyaga Health Centre, Gati and Gasoro Health Posts, as well as Nyanza District Hospital, assessing the delivery of health services from the community level to specialised care.

The facilities form part of Rwanda's decentralised healthcare network, which includes Community Health Workers (CHWs), health posts and health centres.

According to the Ministry of Health, these services have helped reduce travel time for patients by up to 45 minutes and can manage up to 95% of healthcare service demand, bringing care closer to communities.

During the visits, Dr. Nsanzimana engaged with frontline health workers, particularly Community Health Workers, whom he described as the backbone of Rwanda's health system.

He stressed the importance of ensuring that increased access to healthcare is matched by quality services, reaffirming that 'decentralized, quality care remains a top priority.'

The minister also met students from different schools in Nyanza as they marked the start of the new academic year.

Following a friendly volleyball match, he encouraged the students to make physical activity part of their lives and to resist peer pressure that could lead them to substance abuse.

Reminding them that they 'only have one body,' Dr. Nsanzimana urged the students to make responsible choices that would protect their health and support their education and future.

Artists DJ Ira, Nel Ngabo and Tom Close also took part in the event, performing for the students while reinforcing the message on sobriety, healthy living and commitment to education.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/health-minister-assesses-healthcare-quality-in-southern-province-urges-youth-to-shun-drugs/

Foster made the remarks in an exclusive interview with IGIHE on the sidelines of the SportsBiz Africa Forum in Kigali, where he discussed the growth of esports across Africa and the steps Rwanda needs to take to establish itself in the sector.

He pointed to Rwanda's connectivity, fibre infrastructure, power supply and internet capacity as a strong foundation for the development of esports.

'The key thing is that Rwanda has the physical infrastructure to support esports,' Foster said.

He added that the next step would be strengthening the organisation of the sport in the country, including establishing an esports federation under the relevant national sports structures.

Rwanda is not currently a member of the Global Esports Federation, a gap Foster said needs to be addressed if the country is to participate more fully in the international esports ecosystem.

'Rwanda has to become a member of Global Esports Federation. It currently isn't. So that's a very important first step,' he noted.

Foster said Rwanda would first need to establish a national esports federation before joining the global body, adding that the African Esports Federation was ready to help the country accelerate the process.

'We're having a meeting later today, actually, on exactly that topic. So we hope that it can accelerate. We're ready for that,' he revealed.

Africa's esports opportunity

Foster described Africa as one of the most promising regions for esports, noting that the African Esports Federation already has about 35 countries within its membership, with more countries considering joining.

'The development in the last two or three years in Africa has been significant. So I think the time for Africa is right now,' he noted.

He argued that esports has an advantage because it can be adapted to different markets, cultures and languages across the continent.

'Whether it's in a smaller country or a larger country, in the islands, the north, the south, the centre, east or west, you can have e-sports,' Foster explained.

The growth is being driven by a large and digitally connected young population, which Foster believes is well positioned to participate in the industry's expansion.

'Young people are digital natives. They're born digital, so they're ready to go, and I think the world will be waiting for them,' he added.

Rwanda's esports scene takes shape

Rwanda has already begun building a competitive esports scene, with local tournaments providing a pathway for players to compete at continental level.

Last month, Praise Steven Nyamwasa won the national EA SPORTS FC 26 championship at BK Arena, defeating Sami Muhamedssin Mohamednour Atta 4-2 in the final to claim the Rwf1 million top prize.

Nyamwasa, Atta, Tresor Irasubiza and Franklin Gacinya qualified to represent Rwanda at the second edition of the SportsBiz Africa Esports Cup, which will bring together 32 players from eight African countries in Kigali on September 12-13.

The continental tournament will feature players from Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, Madagascar, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt and Morocco, competing for a $10,000 prize pool.

Nyamwasa, who finished fourth when he represented Rwanda alone at last year's tournament, said having four players this time gives the country a stronger presence.

'Last time I went alone, now I'm going with four companions, and I believe they're going to do better,' he said.

The competition also highlights some of the gaps Foster identified. Nyamwasa has called for more investment and regular competitions, noting that he had taken part in only three tournaments over the past year, compared with countries where players can compete almost every month.

From gaming to an investment opportunity

Foster also pushed back against the perception that esports is simply young people playing games for entertainment.

He argued that gaming has become a social and cultural ecosystem in which players build communities and interact across borders.

'It's much more than that,' he said, noting that technological advances have enabled gamers to connect with friends and communities around the world.

That growing community, he suggested, represents an opportunity for companies and investors seeking to engage younger consumers, particularly Generation Z.

Foster said the global gaming ecosystem already involves around four billion players, while the Global Esports Federation has 180 federations.

He expects the sector to attract more capital as esports matures.

'The industry of eSports is known to be $600 billion by 2030,' he said.

He added that the pace of technological change means esports is developing rapidly and requires organisations and investors to continually adapt.

'It's still young. And the developments are fast, maybe faster than any other sport,' Foster added.

A pathway for young gamers

Foster believes Rwanda's young gamers can move from casual participation to elite competition if they are given opportunities to train, compete and gain international exposure.

He pointed to national, regional, continental and global competitions as potential pathways for young players to develop their skills and build careers in esports.

'They'll focus on it, they'll get better at it, they'll practice more, they'll become elite,' he stressed.

SportsBiz Africa project lead Bridget Mutoni has in the past also highlighted opportunities beyond competitive gaming, including event organisation, commentary, refereeing, game development and education.

Foster said esports can create opportunities for a broad range of participants, regardless of gender, age or disability.

'Everyone can choose their game,' he said. 'And the most important thing is to have fun.'

The SportsBiz Africa Forum brought together policymakers, investors, sports administrators, entrepreneurs and athletes in Kigali to explore opportunities for expanding Africa's sports economy, including through technology and digital entertainment.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/global-esports-chief-eyes-rwandas-role-as-gaming-industry-nears-600-billion-video/

Musonye made the call in Kigali on the sidelines of the SportsBiz Africa Forum, where he outlined a vision of AFCON 2027 as a regional event extending beyond the three host countries.

'We are preparing AFCON for the region, not for Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania alone. We are preparing AFCON to cover the entire region. We want Rwanda to be part of it because Rwanda has played a big role in changing football in this region,' Musonye told IGIHE on Thursday.

He identified Rwanda's qualification as his first priority, but also wants the country to benefit from the tournament by hosting teams for training camps.

'I want Rwanda to qualify for AFCON 2027. That's number one. Number two, I want to see many teams coming to train in Rwanda here even if Rwanda doesn't qualify,' he explained.

Rwanda is yet to begin its qualification campaign. The Amavubi were drawn in Group K alongside Mali, Cape Verde and Liberia, with the first two matchdays scheduled for September 24 to October 6.

Rwanda will open its campaign against Liberia before facing Cape Verde away. The remaining group matches against Mali, Cape Verde and Liberia will be played across the November 2026 and March 2027 international windows.

Under CAF's qualification format, the top two teams in groups without a co-host qualify for the finals. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania already have places secured as hosts, meaning the highest-ranked team alongside each host will advance from those groups.

Rwanda therefore faces a competitive route, with Mali and Cape Verde both in its group. But Musonye believes the country's contribution to the tournament should not depend solely on whether the Amavubi secure a place on the pitch.

Infrastructure remains key

Musonye also expressed confidence that Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will have their infrastructure ready for the tournament, dismissing concerns over stadium preparedness as the main remaining risk.

'The risks were the infrastructure. Now we are working to mitigate it. That is the only risk,' he said.

He noted that the three hosts are working together to ensure the venues meet the required standards.

'We are ready. The stadiums will be ready. Uganda, Tanzania, we are working as a team of Pamoja to make sure that the venues are ready for AFCON,' he added.

AFCON 2027 will be played from June 19 to July 17, with East Africa hosting the tournament for the first time in more than five decades. The competition will feature 24 teams.

Musonye sees the tournament as an opportunity to leave a lasting infrastructure and football development legacy across the region.

He projects that Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania could generate about $20 billion from the wider tournament, with the ambition of reinvesting the proceeds in infrastructure and grassroots football.

'We don't want to make money and drop it. We want to make money and put it back in society to improve the infrastructure further and also to develop youth football from the grassroots,' he stressed.

'An authentic African AFCON'

Beyond infrastructure and investment, Musonye wants the tournament to offer a different experience from previous editions by making movement around the region easier for fans.

'We want to make it open. We want people to come free in our region to watch football. There will be no restrictions about visa or what. We want to make it open. You come and enjoy football. You enjoy tourism and enjoy yourself,' he said.

He described the planned tournament as an 'authentic African AFCON', with East African hospitality at its centre.

For Rwanda, Musonye believes the tournament provides an opportunity to deepen regional cooperation in football, whether the Amavubi qualify or not.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/kenya-afcon-chair-wants-rwanda-part-of-afcon-2027-plans-regardless-of-qualification-video/

Kagame made the remarks while addressing the International Space Summit in Paris, a two-day gathering convened by French President Emmanuel Macron that brought together Heads of State and Government, space agency leaders, and industry representatives to discuss governance, security and sustainable development frameworks for the space sector.

Thanking President Macron for convening the summit, Kagame said the space economy is evolving rapidly, driven by lower costs, new technologies and greater private sector engagement, and that Africa intends to be a contributor to science, research and global decision-making, not only a user of space capabilities.

'For a continent with a young and increasingly connected population, this sector offers enormous potential,' he said, adding that with the right support, African talent can develop the relevant expertise and build businesses that create real value for the continent.

Kagame pointed to Rwanda's national space policy as an example of how the country is positioning itself in the sector, saying it was designed to foster investment and innovation.

He told the delegates that Rwanda is currently using space technologies and artificial intelligence to strengthen agriculture, infrastructure, disaster management and other critical areas, and that the country also hosts satellite ground infrastructure serving global operators.

On the growing competition for spectrum and orbital resources as satellite constellations expand, Kagame warned that developing countries risk losing access.

He noted that Rwanda, alongside other partners, supported the African Telecommunications Union's efforts to regain several orbital slots for the continent, describing the experience as proof of how coordinated African action can protect the continent's interests.

Kagame called for the pace of change in the space sector to be matched by clear international rules, saying frameworks should recognize both the civilian and security applications of space technologies and enable responsible collaboration. He said this requires an inclusive process that gives developing countries a meaningful voice and ensures their priorities are fairly represented.

He also raised the issue of technology transfer, saying export restrictions continue to limit access to knowledge and modern technologies, and welcomed partnerships that advance research and build local capacity. He cited the company E-Space as an example, saying it is working with a growing number of African countries to develop and deploy satellite-based solutions.

'Ultimately, we should avoid reproducing in space the inequalities that exist in other domains,' Kagame said, adding that Rwanda stands ready to work with France, Europe and other partners to deepen space cooperation.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/kagame-space-development-must-not-repeat-global-inequalities/

Christian Gakwaya, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Events Group, announced the shift as the third SportsBiz Africa Forum opened in Kigali on September 10, arguing that Africa needs to move beyond discussions about sporting talent and trophies to capturing more of the economic value generated by the sector.

'It's time for a shift,' Gakwaya told delegates at the Kigali Convention Centre.

The event, which runs from September 10 to 11, is bringing together policymakers, investors, sports administrators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes and development partners to discuss investment, innovation, governance and business opportunities in sport.

Gakwaya argued that Africa has long supplied talent, coaches, stories and other resources to the global sports industry, while much of the economic value has been captured elsewhere.

He challenged stakeholders to consider who owns the media rights, intellectual property and data generated by African sport, as well as who manufactures the apparel, technology and other products used by athletes and fans.

'Who owns our needs? Who owns the media rights to our needs? Who owns the intellectual property in the sports sector on the continent?' he asked.

The new SportsBiz Africa Platform is intended to address some of these gaps by focusing on investment facilitation, business development, market intelligence, entrepreneurship, policy engagement, talent development and cross-border participation.

Unlike the forum, which brings stakeholders together for a few days each year, the platform is designed to operate throughout the year.

'A forum brings people together. A platform will help them to do something together,' Gakwaya explained. 'A forum can last three days… But we want a platform that will create value throughout the 365 days.'

The initiative will seek to connect startups with investors, leagues with technology companies, brands with communities and African athletes and entrepreneurs with global opportunities.

Gakwaya acknowledged that significant barriers remain, including limited sports data, difficulties commercialising sports assets and events, and inadequate access to structured financing.

'Too many promising ideas remain disconnected from institutional investors and markets that can help them grow,' he noted.

Rwanda's Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, also called for a stronger focus on the commercial side of sport, arguing that Africa's share of the global sports economy remains disproportionately small despite its large pool of talent and young population.

Mukazayire estimated the global sports industry at between $2.3 trillion and $2.65 trillion, while Africa accounts for about 0.5% of the sector.

She identified data, people and the commercialisation of sport as three areas requiring greater attention if Africa is to close the gap.

The minister called for more African-owned data on athletes and sports markets, greater investment in athletes' physical and mental wellbeing, and stronger commercial structures around broadcasting rights, merchandise, manufacturing and sports infrastructure.

She also argued that sports facilities should be designed as broader commercial and community hubs rather than simply venues for talent development.

'By building pitches you're creating community. By adding all those services you're creating value,' Mukazayire said.

Her remarks echoed the broader objective of the SportsBiz Africa Platform, which is to create an ecosystem around sport rather than focus solely on competition.

Dr Decius Hikabwa Chipande, Coordinator and Head of the African Union Sports Council, backed greater collaboration between governments, the private sector, sports organisations and development partners to expand the continental sports economy.

He urged participants to move from dialogue to investment and measurable outcomes, noting that sport can contribute to youth employment, entrepreneurship, innovation and social development.

Félicité Rwemarika, an International Olympic Committee member, similarly stressed that Africa's sporting potential will require investment in organisations, skills and people alongside physical infrastructure.

She pointed to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games as an example of how major sporting events can leave a legacy through skills development and professional training.

Meanwhile, Sir Paul J. Foster, President and CEO of the Global Esports Federation, urged African stakeholders to build stronger connections between local talent and global markets.

He argued that technology can connect African creators, entrepreneurs and intellectual property to international audiences and capital, but warned that connectivity alone is insufficient without the systems and infrastructure to support it.

The SportsBiz Africa programme also includes a Dealroom designed to match investors with sports-related ventures, alongside a career fair, Gamers Garage and the SportsBiz Africa Esports Cup.

Gakwaya said the ambition is for the platform to demonstrate measurable progress by the time stakeholders reconvene next year.

'We want to make sure that next year, around the same date as we host SportsBiz Africa again, we will be able to say that we have constructed an ecosystem,' he said.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/sportsbiz-africa-shifts-to-year-round-platform-to-close-africas-sports-investment-gap/

Tung died on September 8, 2026, according to a statement from his office. No cause of death was immediately given.

Born in Shanghai in 1937, Tung came from a prominent shipping family.

His father, Tung Chao-yung, founded the Orient Overseas Container Line, and Tung Chee-hwa later took over the family business.

Tung entered politics as Hong Kong approached the end of British colonial rule.

In December 1996, he was selected by a Beijing-aligned 400-member committee to become the territory's first Chief Executive.

He took office on July 1, 1997, when Hong Kong was handed back to China after more than 150 years of British rule.

His administration operated under the 'one country, two systems' framework, under which Hong Kong was promised a high degree of autonomy and the preservation of its way of life, legal system and economic freedoms.

However, Tung's time in office was marked by a series of serious challenges.

The Asian financial crisis hit Hong Kong soon after he took office, while the territory also faced an outbreak of bird flu and the SARS epidemic in 2003.

His government also faced growing public dissatisfaction over economic conditions, housing and political reforms.

One of the most controversial moments came in 2003, when his administration attempted to introduce legislation under Article 23 of Hong Kong's Basic Law.

The proposed legislation would have created offences related to national security, including treason and sedition, while giving authorities additional powers.

The proposal triggered a huge public demonstration, with about half a million people taking part.

Facing intense opposition, the government withdrew the legislation. The controversy further damaged Tung's popularity and contributed to growing tensions between Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and Beijing.

Despite his declining popularity, Tung was re-elected unopposed in 2002. He resigned in March 2005, citing health reasons, midway through his second term.

After leaving office, Tung remained an influential figure in Chinese politics.

He became vice chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and continued to support closer ties between Hong Kong and mainland China.

In later years, he established the Our Hong Kong Foundation, a think tank that promoted policy ideas on issues including housing, technology and economic development.

Tung's political legacy remains contested. Supporters have credited him with helping guide Hong Kong through its historic transition to Chinese sovereignty and promoting closer economic integration with mainland China.

Critics, however, have pointed to his administration's economic difficulties, unpopular policies and the political tensions that emerged during his leadership.

His death comes nearly three decades after he became the first leader of Hong Kong under Chinese sovereignty, making him a central figure in one of the territory's most significant periods of modern history.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/tung-chee-hwa-hong-kongs-first-chief-executive-dies-at-89/

Opening the third SportsBiz Africa Forum in Kigali on September 10, Mukazayire noted that the global sports industry was valued at between $2.3 trillion and $2.65 trillion, while Africa accounted for only about 0.5% of the global market.

The gap, she argued, was difficult to ignore given the continent's youthful population and its long record of producing athletes whose talent has helped drive sports industries elsewhere.

'What are they doing that we are not doing?' Mukazayire asked as she outlined three areas she believes Africa must address to unlock more value from its sporting potential: data, people and the commercial side of sport.

The first is data.

Mukazayire argued that Africa needs to collect and use more data suited to African athletes, markets and conditions rather than relying entirely on research and systems developed elsewhere.

Science and technology, she explained, must also reflect the realities of African athletes, including factors such as altitude, climate and local environments.

The minister pointed to the limited availability of data on women in sport, noting that much of the research developed over the years has been based largely on men despite the growing participation and performance of women athletes across Africa.

'We need to discuss how we start looking at data, collecting data that is meant for African athletes and that is going to be created, put together by African companies, entrepreneurs and interpreted in that way,' she said.

The second priority is people.

Mukazayire stressed that African sports systems need to look beyond an athlete's natural ability and understand the wider factors that determine high performance and long-term success.

Health, mental wellbeing, nutrition, sleep, recovery and the environment surrounding athletes all require greater attention, she argued.

She also highlighted fan engagement as an increasingly important part of the sports economy. Sport, she noted, can create opportunities beyond competition by supporting entertainment, fashion, creative industries and other businesses.

The third priority is commercial value.

Mukazayire questioned who benefits from broadcasting rights, merchandising and other revenue streams generated by African sport, arguing that the continent needs to take a greater role in building businesses around its sporting assets.

She also called for a different approach to investment in sports infrastructure. Stadiums, pitches and arenas should not be viewed only as facilities for developing athletes, but as centres around which businesses and communities can grow.

'By building pitches you're creating community. By adding all those services you're creating value,' she told delegates.

Her message was echoed by Christian Gakwaya, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Events Group, who argued that Africa has spent years supplying talent to the global sports economy without capturing a proportionate share of the value created.

Africa has produced athletes, coaches and stories that have helped shape global sport, Gakwaya observed, but much of the economic value generated from those contributions has been captured elsewhere.

He urged the continent to move beyond measuring sporting success solely through participation, performance and trophies and instead confront questions around ownership.

'Who owns our media rights?' he asked. 'Who owns the intellectual property in the sports sector in the continent?'

Gakwaya also questioned who manufactures sports apparel and technologies used on the continent, manages African athletes, collects sports data and builds African sports brands.

For him, the next phase should focus on ensuring that more of the economic value generated by African sport remains in Africa.

The SportsBiz Africa Forum, now in its third edition, he announced, is evolving into the SportsBiz Africa Platform, a shift intended to move beyond periodic discussions towards investment facilitation, business development, market intelligence, entrepreneurship, policy engagement and talent development.

'A forum brings people together. A platform will help them to do something together,' Gakwaya said.

The call for stronger African participation in the global sports economy was also reinforced by Sir Paul J. Foster, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Esports Federation.

Foster described connectivity as a form of infrastructure capable of creating economic opportunity, particularly for young people, entrepreneurs and creators who can use technology to access global markets.

Rather than focusing on bringing the world to Africa, he argued that the continent should concentrate on connecting African talent, businesses, intellectual property and ideas directly to global opportunities.

'For too long, the conversation has been about bringing the world to Africa. I'm much more interested in the reverse. Africa to the world,' Foster told the forum, describing it not simply as a slogan but as an economic proposition.

He urged African governments, universities, entrepreneurs, investors and sports organisations to build the infrastructure, competitions, academies, investment pathways and commercial networks needed to support that ambition.

Foster noted that the global gaming industry had grown into a major economic force, placing esports at the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, entertainment, media, education, commerce and youth.

The challenge, he suggested, was to build systems that allow young Africans to move from being players to developers, fans to creators, students to entrepreneurs, and local businesses to global companies.

Dr Decius Hikabwa Chipande, Coordinator and Head of the African Union Sports Council, similarly framed sport as a strategic sector for economic growth, youth empowerment, job creation and innovation.

He urged stronger partnerships between governments, the private sector, sports organisations, development partners and communities to unlock opportunities across the sports value chain.

The African Union, he noted, sees sport as more than recreation and competition, with potential to support entrepreneurship, employment, skills development and continental integration.

Félicité Rwemarika, an International Olympic Committee member, also emphasised that talent and passion alone would not be enough for Africa to realise its sporting potential.

The continent needs strong institutions, good governance, investment, skills and expertise, she conveyed in a message from IOC President Kirsty Coventry.

Investment in sport, the message argued, should ultimately be understood as an investment in people, creating opportunities for young people through education, skills development and employment.

Together, the speakers returned repeatedly to a similar question: how can Africa retain more of the value generated by its sporting talent?

For Mukazayire, the answer begins with understanding African athletes through African data, investing in the people around sport and building stronger commercial ecosystems capable of creating value at home.

The task now, she told delegates, is to move beyond recommendations and develop practical measures that can create jobs, businesses and investment for future generations.

'We have to be intentional in terms of what is the legacy we are leaving for the next generations,' she said.

The two-day SportsBiz Africa Forum brings together policymakers, investors, sports administrators, business leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes to discuss ways of strengthening Africa's sports economy through investment, innovation and collaboration.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/rwandas-sports-minister-outlines-three-keys-to-closing-africas-sports-economy-gap/

People who drink at least one sugar-sweetened beverage every day may face a substantially higher risk of developing stomach cancer, according to new research from the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute.

The study, which analyzed data from 112,284 participants in the Nurses' Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, found that people who consumed at least one serving of a sugar-sweetened beverage each day had 2.45 times the risk of developing gastric cancer compared with those who consumed less than one serving per month.

The researchers followed participants over several decades, collecting detailed information about their diets, lifestyles and health. During the follow-up period, 278 participants developed gastric cancer.

The association was observed in both men and women. Among women in the Nurses' Health Study, those who consumed more than one sugar-sweetened beverage per day had a 3.04-fold higher risk of gastric cancer compared with women who rarely consumed such drinks.

The study also found that higher overall consumption of fructose, the main sweetener in many sugar-sweetened beverages, was associated with a higher incidence of gastric cancer.

Researchers defined sugar-sweetened beverages as carbonated drinks, punch, lemonade and sports drinks.

By comparison, greater consumption of artificially sweetened beverages was not associated with an increased incidence of gastric cancer after accounting for other factors.

The researchers also examined whether infection with Helicobacter pylori, commonly known as H. pylori, could help explain the association.

The bacterium is a known risk factor for gastric cancer. However, among the 940 participants for whom H. pylori information was available, researchers found no association between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and H. pylori infection.

Andrew T. Chan, a gastroenterologist and epidemiologist at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and the study's senior author, said the research was the first to demonstrate an association between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and gastric cancer in a US population.

However, the researchers stressed that the findings do not prove that sugary drinks directly cause stomach cancer.

The study was observational, meaning it identified an association rather than establishing a cause-and-effect relationship.

Other factors may have contributed to the higher cancer rates among people who consumed more sugar-sweetened beverages.

The researchers also noted limitations, including limited information about participants' H. pylori status and family histories of gastric cancer.

In addition, most participants were white, meaning the findings may not apply equally across all racial and ethnic groups.

Despite these limitations, the researchers said the study benefited from its large population and the detailed health, diet and lifestyle information collected over many years.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/daily-sugary-drinks-linked-to-more-than-double-the-risk-of-stomach-cancer/

Figures released on Thursday, September 2026, indicate that food and non-alcoholic beverages recorded a 16.3% annual increase in August and rose by 3.7% compared with July.

Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels increased by 20.4% year on year, while prices in the category rose by 0.2% on a monthly basis.

Transport prices increased by 24.2% annually and by 0.2% compared with the previous month.

Prices in restaurants and hotels rose by 15.6% year on year and increased by 2% on a monthly basis.

The data show that prices of local products increased by 17.4% year on year and by 2.1% month on month. Prices of imported products increased by 10.8% annually and by 0.7% monthly.

Fresh product prices increased by 20.9% year on year and by 5.8% compared with July.

Energy prices recorded the largest annual increase, rising by 45.4%, while increasing by 0.2% on a monthly basis.

Meanwhile, the general CPI excluding fresh products and energy increased by 11.5% year on year and by 0.7% month on month.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/rwandas-inflation-rises-to-15-7-in-august-2026/