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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
An artist's impression of the National Veterinary Reference Laboratory, a high-security biosafety level three (BSL-3) facility, that is under construction in Rubirizi, Kicukiro Distict. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda to set up $24m lab to detect, respond to zoonotic diseases
The centre is a controlled testing unit that simulates real environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.
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Impact of Kigali-based ACES’ testing chamber on cooling technology in Africa
Olivier Ishimwe, Grace Ineza Umuhoza, Jean-Bosco Nkurunziza, Eva Peace Mukayiranga, and Sandra Isingizwe.
Environment
Six demands Rwandan environmental activists are pushing at COP30
A view of GAMICO Bashyamba mine in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Economy
Why global investors should not miss Rwanda Mining Week
Panelists engage in a discussion at the opening of the Vaccine Cold-Chain Symposium in Kigali on Monday, November 17. COURTESY
Health
Cold-chain upgrades pave way for vaccination at health posts
The three-day event brings together over 200 scientists, engineers, researchers, health policymakers, industry experts, and private-sector innovators. courtesy
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Rwanda hosts vaccine cold-chain symposium
A segment of Bugesera industrial park in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Economy
Rising investor confidence fuels development of 10 industrial parks
A medic conducts EBOLA  vaccination exercise in Rubavu on December 8, 2019. File
Featured
Africa’s vaccine revolution: Why cold-chain innovation matters more than ever
Members of Lions Clubs International continue mobilising funds to support children with diabetes and cancer in Rwanda.
Health
RGB boss commends charity mobilising funds for children with diabetes, cancer
Rwandan delegation presented the country's enhanced Climate Action Plan  at the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda turns to innovative financing to sustain biodiversity and resilience
Officials, trainers and participants pose for a photo after the opening session of the workshop in Kigali. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
UNILAK-China project offers training on hazard monitoring
Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye speaks during the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment
COP30: Rwanda reports progress on Paris Agreement implementation
Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources (C), and other officials look at the newly unveiled fertiliser product in Bugsesera on Monday, November 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured
Rwanda Fertilizer Company launches customised blends to boost yields
Workers on duty during the construction works to upgrade of the road that started in Jali Sector
Infrastructure
Grassroots funding fuels Kigali’s road upgrades
Ambassador Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa speaks  during the official opening of the 2025 Conference on Land Policy in Africa.
Economy
UNECA calls for fairer global systems to unlock Africa’s land potential
Farmers sort coffee beans in Ngoma District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Environment
Coffee sector tightens land monitoring to meet new EU deforestation rules
A view of the ongoing construction works of Kivu Belt Water Supply project in Karongi. The project will improve access to safe and reliable water supply in Karongi.
Environment
AfDB approves Rwf14bn grant for climate resilience project in Western Province
Huye-Kitabi road
Infrastructure
PHOTOS: Progress of 10 key upcountry road construction projects

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