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Workers on duty during Kigali-Gatuna road rehabilitation. Minister of Justice has approved the expropriation of assets in public interest along four roads set to be constructed. Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure
Expropriation for four multi-billion national road projects gets greenlight
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
A flooded wetland where rice plantation was damaged in Kicukiro District in April 2023. Expected rainfall of 30 to 250 millimetres in January could lead to flooding in certain areas of the country. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment
Weather forecaster predicts January flooding threat
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Passengers board bus while heading upcountry to enjoy the New Year. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Commuters warned as crooks target New Year travellers
Monday, January 01, 2024
River Rubyiro burst its banks and damaged a bridge connecting three sectors in Rusizi District.
Environment
Transport halted as River Rubyiro overflows
Friday, December 29, 2023
Workers at a construction site in Kigali. EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Housing
New fees to be levied on building permits
Friday, December 29, 2023
Workers at LuNa Smelter mining factory, the sole producer and exporter of tin in both Eastern and Central Africa in Gasabo District in Kigali. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Economy
2023 recap: A look at Rwanda’s mineral returns
Friday, December 29, 2023
Officials tour a newly launched Kibungo Internet Access Center . Courtesy
Technology
Can internet centres aid digital literacy targets?
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana signs for a new initiative for mobilizing €300 million for climate resilience in Rwanda, at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday June 22. Courtesy
Environment
2023: Inside Rwanda’s climate finance deals
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Travellers stranded at the Nyabugogo bus park on Christmas Eve as they headed upcountry to join their families ahead of Christmas Day celebrations. Craish Bahizi
New Year: Plan to address bus shortage unveiled
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Courtesy
Environment
2023: When Rwanda took bold steps in fight against climate change
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses journalists on Monday, June 19. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
Revised policy on land, rental tax to take effect in February 2024
Monday, December 25, 2023
A view of Busaga natural forest in Muhanga District which is among the leading protected areas. Rwanda Forestry Authority has placed forests covering approximately 1,000 hectares, managed by farmers’ cooperatives. File
Environment
Rwanda: Farmers’ forests put on carbon market
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The New Times
Featured
FEATURED: How FAO Rwanda supports increased production, decent jobs for youth in agribusiness
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Prof. Omar Munyaneza, the CEO of WASAC Group, delivers remarks during the conference in Kigali on December 10. Courtesy
Featured
WASAC Group mulls ways to reduce non-revenue water losses
Monday, December 18, 2023
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Hesron Byiringiro the president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Dr Zeno L. Charles-Marcel, the Assoc. Director of Adventist Health Ministry at the Headquarters of the SDA World Church during the handover on Friday, December 15. Courtesy.
Featured
Adventist church takes over Kibagabaga hospital management
Monday, December 18, 2023
A view of Nyarugunga residential area in Kicukiro District. The government has announced substantial tax reductions on residential properties. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Housing
Government reduces taxes on residential houses
Monday, December 18, 2023
Minister of State for Education, Claudette Irere delivers remarks during the event to mark World Teachers’ Day in Kigali on December 14. Courtesy
Education
Govt outlines strategies to eliminate school dropout
Friday, December 15, 2023
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity
Thursday, December 14, 2023

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