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Rwanda launched a Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) aimed at building local capacity and empowering the labour force in the aviation industry in the region and beyond , on February 14. Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

Rwanda launches aviation training centre

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
An electrician inspects a cash power after connecting a residential house in Kamonyi. Prime Minister Ngirente told delegates that over 1.5m new households connected to electricity since 2017. Courtesy
Energy

Over 1.5m new households connected to electricity since 2017 – PM

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the official launch of BioNTech’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on Monday, December 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

BioNTech: Kagame hails launch of first plant in Rwanda, calls for more trust, cooperation

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prof. P.G. Sampath of the Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF), sign the Host Country Agreement between Rwanda and APTF in Kigali on Monday, December 18. Courtesy
Health

PHOTOS: Rwanda signs host agreement for African pharmaceutical foundation

Monday, December 18, 2023
(L-R) Ambassador of EU to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, Jeanne Nyirahabimana, the Executive Secretary of Eastern Province, AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, Aissa Toure Sarr, Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore and Isao Fukushima, the Ambassador of Japan during inauguration of the 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project in Eastern Province on Wednesday, December 13. According to officials the revamped road has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo road credited for easing movement, trade

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A resident fetches water at a newly completed water supply project that seeks to enable many residents have access to clean water in Nyanza. According to the Water and Sanitation Cooperation (WASAC), Rwanda will need at least $400 million (nearly Rwf500 billion) every year to meet water demand by 2050. Courtesy
Infrastructure

FEATURED: Rwanda needs $400m to meet water demand by 2050

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore opens the seventh Water and Development Congress of the International Water Asssociattion, in Kigali on Sunday, December 10.
Environment

FEATURED: Climate change takes centre stage at water congress in Kigali

Monday, December 11, 2023
ADHI Rwanda, hosted a side event to shed light on pioneering sustainable housing technologies with transformative potential for reducing CO2 emissions and embodied carbon. Courtesy
Featured

ADHI Rwanda elevates sustainable housing at COP28 as Bwiza Housing initiative takes centre stage

Friday, December 08, 2023
Nyabarongo water treatment plant in Kigali. AfDB approves over $270m for water access, sanitation. FILE
Rwanda

Rwanda: AfDB approves over $270m for water access, sanitation

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Officials hold a report document of the Benchmark Macroeconomic Models for Effective Policy Management in Africa during meeting. Courtesy
Economy

Experts urge govts to add climate action in economic management models

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
An artist’s impression of the Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) to be set up in Kigali. The facility including an aircraft hangar, will partner with higher learning institutions to produce a skilled workforce to meet global aviation training standards and industry demands. COURTESY
Aviation

MPs approve Rwf29 billion funding for aviation centre of excellence

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Monica Musonda, a Zambian entrepreneur and CEO of Java Foods, was among the speakers at the two-day Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2023 (AWIEF), which was held in Kigali from November 9-10. Courtesy
Women

“Do not be afraid to start out”: Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda to young women eying the business world

Tuesday, November 14, 2023