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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
A pharmacist looks for drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Rwanda Biomedical Centre has raised alarm over the misuse of drugs.
Health
RBC warns against drug misuse amid rising antimicrobial resistance
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Construction works of Kabeza road where residents were expropriated in Kicukiro District. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
Banks reject collateral as planned roads impact citizens' land - report
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Rotarians plant trees in Kigali.
Environment
Rwanda revises $11bn climate action plan
Friday, December 20, 2024
Residents clear mud and sand from Giciye River in Ngororero District after heavy rainfall. Photo: File.
Environment
Govt mulls new model to safeguard Giciye power plants from floods
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Energy Private Developers (EPD) and BK Foundation have distributed solar power systems and improved cookstoves to 141 households in Nyanza and Ruhango districts. Courtesy
Featured
EPD, BK Foundation light 141 households with solar systems
Monday, December 16, 2024
Farmers collect their tomato produce in Remera Sector, Ngomba District. SMEs have called on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund to finance agro-processing projects.
Economy
What Rwandan SMEs expect from $10bn AfCFTA Fund in 2025
Monday, December 16, 2024
UR graduates during a graduation ceremony in October 2024. The University of Rwanda recently announced the decision to reinstate its four-year undergraduate degree programmes. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education
Industry pushes for 'tech transfer strategy' as UR reverts to 4-year degree programmes
Monday, December 16, 2024
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for Rwanda Investigation Bureau. File
Crime
Employers must collaborate to end sexual harassment at work – officials
Saturday, December 14, 2024
A teacher assists a student during a class at Groupe Scolaire Kimisange in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education
Inside reforms in employees' recruitment for basic education schools
Friday, December 13, 2024
Inside the newly inaugurated factory in Muhanga Industrial Zone. The factory will produce sanitary pads and other hygiene products. Courtesy
Women
$30m factory to boost sanitary pad production in Muhanga
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Farmers try to salvage their rice produce from a flooded plantation in the aftermath of heavy rains in Rwangingo Marshland in Nyagatare District on May 6, 2020. Courtesy
Environment
Climate shocks impede SDGs progress as Rwanda records 10,000 disasters in 8 years
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Visitors tour a mini exhibition during the Africa Leather Value Chain Annual Forum 2024, running from December 10 to 12, in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Investors eye leather factories as Rwanda pledges to establish tannery park
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Miners inside a tunnel at Burera based mining site. Around 75,000 workers in the mining sector need to get the skills and qualification necessary to work in mines. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education
Nearly 75,000 mine workers need training, says union
Monday, December 09, 2024
RFC's Managing Director, Anass Khanchoufi hands over a brand-new motor tricycles to one of agro-dealers and farmers who play a vital role in strengthening Rwanda’s food system. As part of the RFC Agro-dealer Champion Program 2024, the top three agro-dealers were awarded brand-new motor tricycles. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company recognises outstanding agro-dealers, farmers
Monday, December 09, 2024
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja addresses notaries during their general assembly in Kigali on July 10, 2023. File
Crime
Justice ministry warns of unaccredited private notaries
Sunday, December 08, 2024
Aerial view of the newly restored Ibanda-Makera forest that was designated for beekeeping in Kirehe District. Ibanda-Makera is a 169-hectare natural gallery forest in Eastern Province, which has savanna trees, swamps, and large trees watered by the Makera stream. Courtesy
Environment
Restored Sanza, Ibanda-Makera forests to boost honey production
Sunday, December 08, 2024
Workers melting tin at LuNa Smelter Ltd in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Mining: Rwanda looks to steel, glass making for growth
Thursday, December 05, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other delegates during a guided tour of a mini exhibition at the opening of Rwanda Mining Week on Wednesday, December 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
PHOTOS: Ngirente calls for environment-friendly mining practices
Wednesday, December 04, 2024

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