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(L-R) Christian Irakoze, Christelle Kwizera, Leandre Berwa, Grace Ineza and Ghislain Irakoze are Rwandans who showcase greenpreneur solutions at COP27. Courtesy
Environment
Five Rwandans showcase greenpreneur solutions at COP27
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Vendors at Nyarugenge Market. Food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 39.7 per cent in October 2022 compared to the same month of 2021 according to Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). Craish Bahizi
Business
Urban food prices rise by 40 per cent
Thursday, November 10, 2022
A technician installs one of many lightning conductors that are being installed in Rutsiro District on November 4. Photo: Courtesy.
Infrastructure
Rwf700m earmarked for Rutsiro lightning project
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Workers sort some briquettes that are used as a clean cooking energy in Rwanda. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Environment
Rwanda cuts 126,000 tonnes of carbon emissions
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
EAC leaders attending a High Level Consultative meeting on the situation in Eastern DR Congo
Security
EAC leaders urge inclusive inter-Congolese dialogue
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Technicians transfom a motobike into e-bike in Kigali. The fund is expected to support Rwanda to achieve its climate and devpt goals as well as create green jobs in sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, e-mobility.Craish
Environment
New green facility to create 360,000 jobs
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Merard Mpabwanamaguru, City of Kigali’s vice-mayor in charge of urbanisation and infrastructure, hands over land title permit to a resident during a week dedicated to addressing issues related to land transfer. / Courtesy
Housing
CoK vows to address delays in land transfer, construction permits
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Kagame is joined by Mia Mottley, Barbadian prime minister; Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission; Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank Group; and Holm Keller, Chairman of kENUP Foundation, for the launch of Pharmaceutical Equity for Global Public Health Initiative. / Village Urugwiro
Health
Kagame joins launch of global pharmaceuticals cooperation initiative
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
People enjoy a time out at Imbuga City Walk in Kigali’s Central Business District. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda
Urban planners weigh in on need for more car-free zones
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Mountain gorillas from Susa Group in Volcanoes National Park. The project to expand the park is expected to cost $255 million to ensure a better habitat for the majestic mountain gorillas. Sam Ngenda
Tourism
Gorilla habitat: Govt to issue land titles to pave way for expropriation
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
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Business
COP27: MDBs to boost adaptation finance in low income countries
Monday, November 07, 2022
Visitors tour at Electromax Industry in Huye District. Amon Ndarifite, the recycling department manager at Electromax reiterated that the support for green projects should be in various ways.
Business
Investors want lower interest rates under new fund for green projects
Monday, November 07, 2022
Eng. Andre Mutsindashyaka , the Secretary General of the Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union (REWU). Courtesy photo
Business
About 80% mine workers lack written contracts – workers’ union
Monday, November 07, 2022
Minister of Environment, Jeanne D’arc Mujawamariya. and the delegation at the Opening Ceremony of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt on Sunday, November 6. Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda showcases green investment opportunities at COP27
Sunday, November 06, 2022
RwandAir 's airbus at Kigali International Airport in January 2020. The National carrier, RwandAir, has put in place a preferential freight tariff for Rwanda exporters under the African Continental Free Trade Area (file)
Aviation
Rwanda issues special freight tariff for AfCFTA traders
Sunday, November 06, 2022
The African Union Commission chair, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has offered condolences to Tanzania after a plane carrying 43 people plunged into Lake Victoria in Tanzania early on Sunday November 6.
Africa
AU chairperson condoles with Tanzania over plane crash
Sunday, November 06, 2022
Rwanda National Police's fire and rescue brigade officers rescue some people who were stranded at a flooded road in Kigali in February 2020.
Environment
COP27: Rwanda to engage partners in mobilising $6bn for climate finance
Friday, November 04, 2022
Teddy Mugabo, the CEO of Rwanda Green Fund known as FONERWA. File
Environment
Rwanda to launch investors’ green projects fund at COP27
Thursday, November 03, 2022

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