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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2.
Agriculture
Solar-powered irrigation in Rwanda to cover over 1,140ha by 2029
Clerics during the holy communion services at REGINA PACIS catholic church in Remera during the COVID 19 period  on July 19, 2020. Rwanda Governance Board  urged churches and mosques to avoid serving Holy Communion or any similar practices in a manner that could increase the spread of the Marburg virus. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Marburg virus: Key prevention guidelines for places of worship
One of the resident  who use Biogas to cook food as  clean energy in Gisagara District. Rwanda is set to restore 70 per cent of non-functioning biogas plants (digesters) countrywide in two to three years. File
Environment
Govt to restore 70% non-operating biogas digesters in three years
A damaged bus involved in an accident in August. Careless driving and wrong manoeuvring were identified as leading contributors to traffic accidents in Rwanda. File
Rwanda
Careless driving responsible for 50% of Rwanda's traffic accidents
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of non communicable desease. Rwanda marks the World Heart Day, which is observed on September 29 every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.
World Heart Day: Six ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases
Beekeepers harvest honey in Huye District on March 14, 2024. Rwanda's annual honey production reached 7,000 tonnes as of August 2024. Photo by Moise Bahati
Economy
Rwanda's annual honey production ramps up but challenges remain
The Macye Macye scheme was launched by MTN Rwanda in partnership with Bank of Kigali and the smartphone financing company Intelligra Solutions in November 2022. File
Business
Possible solutions to issues in Macye Macye scheme
Workers on duty at Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. File
Housing
Residents near Nduba landfill decry delays in compensation
On September 12, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) led the global observance of the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation. Courtesy
Economy
How South-South Cooperation is solving developing countries' challenges
A scene of a road accident involving a Fuso truck and two taxi motorcycles in Kicukiro in the evening of Monday, September 9. The accident killed three people and four injured. COURTESY
Rwanda
Kicukiro road accident victims recovering
One of the 22 candidates who took the driving test at Busanza Automated Driving Centre on Monday, September 9. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda
PHOTOS: 27 take inaugural driving tests using automatic transmission cars
A scene of a road accident involving a Fuso truck and two taxi motorcycles in Kicukiro in the evening of Monday, September 9. According to Police three people lost their lives. RBA
Rwanda
Three killed in road accident in Kicukiro
Two people were killed in a tragic accident involving a Yutong bus and a taxi-moto in Kimironko. Photo by TV ONE
Rwanda
Motor accident kills two in Kimironko
Veteran midfielder Haruna Niyonzima has terminated his contract with Rayon Sports. File
Football
Niyonzima to leave Rayon Sports over unpaid dues
Some impounded single-use plastics that were collected from different shops in Kigali. File
Environment
Over 2,000 tonnes of plastics collected for recycling
Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support
Rwanda
Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support
A woman brushing her teeth. Here are tips to enhance your oral hygiene. Internet
Health
Ten useful tips for your oral hygiene
Two miners lost their lives due to a gas leak in a mining site in Gitwa Village, Birambo Cell, Busengo Sector, Gakenke District, on August 8. File
Rwanda
Two miners die in Gakenke mining accident

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