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Gisenyi power plant, in Westen Province. Prime Energy Plc to issue the first-ever green bond in Rwanda is a testament to this growing ESG investor appetite.

Why ESG investors are pouring money into Rwanda

Thursday, March 14, 2024
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (R), receives the petition on public services in the East African Community partner states, from Allana Kembabazi, programme manager at Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (L), in Nairobi, Kenya, as EALA MP Gerald Blacks Siranda Gerald looks on, on March 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Health

Regional parliament petitioned over inadequate healthcare in EAC

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The project facilitating power exchange between the two nations encompasses the construction of the Shango Substation and the Mirama-Shango 220kV Transmission Line, spanning 93.5 kilometers to link Rwanda with Uganda.
Energy

Rwanda-Uganda power trading reduces dependency on diesel plants

Monday, March 11, 2024
President Paul Kagame has been elected by his party RPF-Inkotanyi as its flag-bearer in the 2024 presidential elections. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Politics

2024 elections: Kagame elected RPF flag-bearer

Saturday, March 09, 2024
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Women

Inclusion requires qualification, says BasiGo Rwanda’s MD

Friday, March 08, 2024
Inside Inyange Industries with glass bottles that are mainly used in conferences in Kigali. According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry, demand for glass bottles increased from 19,530 tonnes in 2022, to 21,816 tonnes in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

Rwanda’s glass bottle demand ramps up amid plastic phase-out

Thursday, March 07, 2024
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses members of parliament while responding to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production and distribution on Tuesday, March 5. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Energy

Rwanda banks on two multimillion dollar projects to bridge energy gaps

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
A view of the Gisagara peat power plant. The government is exploring avenues to bolster support for the HAKAN peat-fired power plant to enhance its energy generation capabilities. FILE PHOTO
Energy

Govt moves to support major peat firm amid supply shortages

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Miners at Rulindo based mining site. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

A look at ecological potential of Rwanda’s mining industry

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.
Energy

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
UNECA Executive Secretary Amb. Claver Gatete said the development of infrastructure such as internet connectivity was key to tapping the benefits of AI and that the technology must be shared among countries to avoid inventing the wheel. COURTESY PHOTO
Africa

Africa needs right policies, infrastructure to prosper from AI, experts say

Monday, March 04, 2024
Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana addresses delegates during the official launch of Imibereho Social Registry System in Kigali on thursday, February 29. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

New social registry system to lift over 900,000 households out of poverty

Saturday, March 02, 2024