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Bathrooms can pose serious safety risks, particularly for children, elderly people or individuals with mobility issues
Society

10 simple tips on minimizing risks of bathroom falls

Sunday, November 10, 2024
A view of the artist's impression of the Nyabugogo wetland, which is set to be revamped. The report shows that the hides and skin processing operate without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) having been carried out.
Environment

Hides and skins tanning firm polluting Nyabugogo wetland – report

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
A view of artist's impression of Nyabugogo wetland that is set to be revamped. Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Fishing to feature in five Kigali wetlands after $27m rehabilitation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The New Times

From noise to chemicals: Exploring workplace risks for heart diseases

Friday, April 05, 2024
Harmful pesticides found in nearly half of regular baby food, study reveals. Internet
Health

Harmful pesticides found in nearly half of regular baby food, study reveals

Saturday, November 25, 2023
Workers remove asbestos from the roof of one of the University of Rwanda buildings in Huye. Statistics show that asbestos has been removed from 81.8 per cent of government buildings and some 300, 124 square meters of asbestos roofing still need to be removed. File
Housing

Hazardous asbestos roofing removed from over 80% Rwandan buildings

Friday, November 10, 2023
Environmental activists have warned paint industries against using a dangerous chemical called Lead, which is known to have severe adverse effects on children's health. Net photo
Environment

Govt warns paint factories over usage of hazardous chemicals

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
The Lower House has requested the Ministry of Education to address the issue of expired laboratory chemicals and products available in some schools in the country, within three months, to avert possible harmful effects on school.
Science

Expired lab chemicals in schools: MPs urge ‘safe’ disposal

Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Juliet Kabera (Courtesy)
Environment

Sorting waste: Why your actions make a difference

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A view of the former Gikondo industrial park which is set to be revamped. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

How restoration of Kigali’s wetlands could boost businesses

Monday, June 27, 2022
The New Times

We must go the organic way to solve the toxic pesticide challenge

Wednesday, January 12, 2022
A worker uses pesticides in Musanze District. There is a need for strengthened enforcement and vigilance on borders to ensure the banned pesticides are not smuggled into the country. / Photo: File.
Business

Is Rwanda safe from banned pesticides?

Monday, November 29, 2021