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A reforestation project in Muhanga District. Overall, reforestation and afforestation rates are estimated to be at 24 per cent of total forest cover. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Rwanda on course to restore two million hectares of deforested land

Tuesday, September 01, 2020
The residents got jobs from making terraces since March this year. / File.
Business

8,000 farmers secure jobs to address Sebeya River floods

Monday, July 13, 2020
The New Times

Why space technology now: An opportunity for Rwanda

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Seabirds sail on Lake Rweru in Bugesera District. Speaking during a webinar organised on the occasion of the World Environment Day, on Friday, June 5, the Minister for Environment, Jeanne du2019Arc Mujawamariya, said that u201cour livelihood depends on the invaluable services provided by biodiversity and natureu201d, and called on everybody to play their role in conserving it.
Rwanda

Nature is sending us clear signals, we need to change our ways – environment minister

Saturday, June 06, 2020
The New Times

Government to ban charcoal use in Kigali

Thursday, May 28, 2020
The New Times

Rwf10 billion earmarked for conservation of Sebeya River catchment area

Sunday, May 10, 2020
Hundreds of people in Rubavu District, Western Province have been displaced and communities massively overwhelmed by Sebeya River floods. / Courtesy.
Business

End of woes in sight for farmers affected by Sebeya River floods

Monday, April 27, 2020
Nyabugogo bridge after a heavy rain on January 26, 2020. / Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Will Rwf2.5 billion save flood-prone Nyabugogo?

Monday, February 10, 2020
The New Times
Business

AfDB to fund Ruzizi IV Hydro Power Project

Monday, January 13, 2020
In the 1980s, plastic trees made from PVC plastic became popular, and have maintained that since then. Net photo.
Children & Education

Origins of ordinary things: Artificial Christmas tree

Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Delegates follow a presentation during the conference in Kigali yesterday. / Courtesy

Do countries rely on wrong data to make decisions?

Thursday, November 14, 2019
An eucalyptus tree nursery in Lake Mugesera marshland, Ngoma District. The district is in a reforesting campaign, after most of their forest areas were overexploited. Photos/Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Reforestation brings hope to Eastern Province

Monday, November 11, 2019