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BasiGo Rwanda currently operates six pilot electric buses on routes in Kigali as well as inter-city routes serving nearby towns. Courtesy
Business

BasiGo raises $42m, plans Rwanda business scale-up

Friday, October 25, 2024
A woman presents her business during an event where more than 100 small businesses got financial support in Kinigi, Musanze District on Thursday, October 24. Courtesy.
Economy

Over 100 small businesses in volcanic region get financial support for community development

Friday, October 25, 2024
Agriculture Minister Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe participates in a fruit tree planting activity in Rubavu District, on Thursday, October 24. GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Agriculture

Youth-centred model fruit orchards launched in secondary cities

Friday, October 25, 2024
President Paul Kagame spoke during the official opening of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) on Friday, October 25, in Samoa, where he called on the leaders to address climate change.
Environment

CHOGM 2024: Kagame calls for urgent climate action

Friday, October 25, 2024
Electric buses at Down Town Bus station in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Eight ways new procurement policy seeks to green Rwanda’s economy

Friday, October 25, 2024
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other officials during the a guided tour the ongoing construction activities of BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine plant in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech vaccine plant in Kigali to be powered by 5.1 MW solar plant

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Officials cut ribbon during the handover of new electric buses that were imported by RITCO, in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy
Finance

Green transport investors' ambitions after launch of $7bn climate financing strategy

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Students during an electrical installation exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Education

Inside $200m package for skills development, youth empowerment

Thursday, October 24, 2024
A view of a segment of the artist's impression of Green City Kigali Project. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali Green City Project secures Rw38bn funding

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Farmers cultivate cassava in Rulindo District. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops. Courtesy
Environment

Farmers shift to short-cycle crops amidst minimal rains

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
This drought has not only affected crop yields but has made hydroelectric power generation on the Zambezi River—the two countries’ main source of electricity—nearly impossible. 

With the Zambezi river drying up, Rwanda needs to embrace nuclear

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A nursery tree in Bugesera District. Ten districts are set to receive a substantial share of the 65 million trees to be planted across Rwanda this October. File
Environment

Top 10 districts set to benefit from 65m reforestation drive

Wednesday, October 23, 2024