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Single use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Photo/ Craish Bahizi.
Business

Businesses call for smooth transition to end plastic pollution

Monday, November 28, 2022
President Paul Kagame interacts with other dignitaries at the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Industrialization and Economic Diversification in Niamey, Niger, on Friday, November 25. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame in Niger for AU summit

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya disposing plastic waste in a dustbin during the launch of a project to manage single use plastics on November 23, 2022. Courtesy
Environment

Over 6,000 tonnes of single-use plastic waste need recycling annually

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Workers pack biscuits at Adma International Ltd’s factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Industrialists report growth as Rwanda seeks more manufacturers

Sunday, November 20, 2022
A view of ‘Sebeya’ river that flows into Lake Kivu near Serena Hotel in Rubavu District. Sebeya remains the leading river that still brings more waste in the lake, that cause water pollution. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment

REMA warns of water pollution in Lake Kivu

Friday, November 18, 2022
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Business

Of the Rwandan greenpreneur who won $100,000 at COP27

Monday, November 14, 2022
Delegates from different African countries pose for a photo at the closing of the fifth edition of Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali on Saturday, October 15. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

African youth call for climate financing ahead of COP27

Saturday, October 15, 2022
Aerial view of Kigali Special Economic Zone. Block Solutions has secured five hectares in the industrial zone and the firm will start producing products beginning next year. File
Business

Finnish eco-blocks manufacturer to set up Africa hub in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
After the screening, the children had an interactive session on conservation and environmental protection. / Courtesy
Cinema

Children upbeat about conservation as documentary series premiere in Rwanda

Sunday, September 25, 2022
The New Times
Business

How couple devised eco-friendly replacement for single-use plastics

Monday, August 22, 2022
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shops in Rwanda last month.The Governments of Rwanda and Norway have launched the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. File.
Environment

Rwanda, Norway launch coalition to end plastic pollution by 2040

Monday, August 22, 2022
Workers removing sands in Mpazi drainage at Nyabugogo before upgrading the channel to avoid floods and water pollution in Nyabugogo river in Kigali. / Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Rwanda's top polluters named

Thursday, August 18, 2022