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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
The management and staff of SONARWA General and SONARWA Life lay wreath to pay tribute to victims at Mwulire Genocide Memorial in Rwamagana District  on May 16. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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SONARWA staff commemorate 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
The uptake of  hybrid maize seeds among farmers is set to increase considerably by 2030. Courtesy
Agriculture
Hybrid maize production expected to increase 20% by 2030
Theresie Nyirangirinshuti from Shangi Sector, who survived 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, was killed during the night of May 16 to 17 by unidentified assailants. Courtesy
Crime
Ibuka demands inquiry into murder of Nyamasheke Genocide survivor
Workers at LuNa Smelter, the sole producer and exporter of tin in both Eastern and Central Africa, in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
ICGLR hails Rwanda for incentives to investors in minerals value chain
The sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali.  File
Infrastructure
Construction of Kigali sewage system begins in June
One of different 688 housing units handed over to residents  constructed under Mpazi Rehousing Model in Gitega Sector, Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing
City of Kigali hands over close to 400 housing units to Mpazi residents
The government has set aside Rwf3.9 billion for the management of hazardous waste. Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda sets aside Rwf4bn for addressing hazardous waste
An aerial view of Giporoso road junction. The preliminary number of affected properties is 530 by the upcoming project to upgrade the 10km Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road. File
Infrastructure
Valuation of 530 properties affected by Giporoso–Masaka road upgrade begins
A view of  the Rusumo hydropower project in Kirehe District.  Rwanda is constructing housing units in Kirehe District in the Eastern Province for households affected by blasting during the implementation of the Rusumo hydropower project. File
Housing
$4.2m for households affected by Rusumo dam construction
A view of informal settlement in Kagugu in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Housing
What Kigali city plans for informal settlements in Kagugu, Rwezamenyo
Kivu Choice, launched the first-ever 30-metre diameter fish farming cages on Lake Kivu in Nyamasheke District on Friday, May 9. Photos by Craish
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Kivu Choice launches Rwanda’s first 30-metre tilapia cage farms
Ministry of Infrastructure launched the first electric intercity bus route connecting Muhanga to Kigali, Nyanza, and Huye district, on Thursday, May 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Environment
Govt rolls out electric bus service to secondary cities
Miners work inside a tunnel in Mageragere, Kigali. RMB has released a Mining Investment Pitchbook highlighting mining investment opportunities
in Rwanda. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy
Govt publishes list of top 10 ready-to-mine blocks
Minister of Environment Valentine Uwamariya and Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace FU Hai Yien, during the signing of an Implementation Agreement on carbon market.
Environment
Rwanda, Singapore sign carbon credit deal
Students during Skills Challenge at IPRC Kigali on Monday, May 5. Photos  by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Rwanda Polytechnic launches ‘Skills Challenge’ to drive innovation, industrial growth
The Green City Kigali proposes the creation of a 70-ha Eco-Park
Environment
What to know about upcoming Kinyinya Ecotourism Park
Rugezi Marsh, Northern Province, Rwanda - November 2023: Dr. Olivier Nsengimana during the Rugezi Biodiversity Survey. Photo by James Rooney/National Geographic.
Environment
Rwandan vet wins Rwf190m award for protecting grey crowned cranes
Miners work in a tunnel at GAMICO- Bashyamba Mining Site in Nyarugenge District. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
Labour Day: Thousands of mine workers benefit from minimum ‘living’ wage

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