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Workers sort and pack products into paper-made packages at a processing facility in Kigali. The initiative promotes eco-friendly packaging while supporting local manufacturing and job creation. Courtesy
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How Rwanda is driving the transition from plastic to sustainable packaging

Friday, February 13, 2026
The fuel levy shifted from a fixed charge of Rwf115 per litre to 15 per cent of CIF value to support road maintenance. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

How tax reforms in 2025 raised over Rwf130bn in six months

Monday, January 05, 2026
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Featured

Radisson Blu Kigali closes resilient 2025, eyes strong festive season, promising 2026

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The New Times

Reflecting on the plastic we don’t see: Why small choices matter in a big crisis

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Juliet Kabera, Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority speaks during World Environment Day, which was marked under the campaign theme Beat Plastic Pollution on June 5 .
Environment

Govt sets up 24 plastic collection points, creates nearly 1,500 green jobs

Friday, June 06, 2025
A worker sorts plastic waste at SIBO Engineering Company, one of local companies that deal with plastic waste recycling.
Environment

Six innovative solutions addressing plastic waste in Rwanda

Thursday, June 05, 2025
NCBA Bank Rwanda and Green City Kigali (GCK) have formed a strategic partnership to promote affordable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly homeownership. Craish Bahizi
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ENVIRONMENT DAY: NCBA Bank, Green City Kigali seal landmark partnership to advance sustainable urban living

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shops in Kigali. File

Rwanda’s push for global plastics treaty to resume in August

Sunday, June 01, 2025
NCBA Rwanda and Kigali Golf Resort & Villas today sign a transformative partnership. Courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: NCBA Rwanda, Kigali Golf Resort sign landmark partnership to 'Change the Story' of golf

Friday, May 16, 2025
Rwanda joined the global community in reaffirming its commitment to consumer rights and environmental sustainability as the world marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD).
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FEATURED: Rwanda expands Consumer Rights Day into month-long drive for green, clean environment

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Some imported goods at Dubai Port in Masaka. In February 2025, the Rwandan government announced an environmental levy on imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products. Craish Bahizi
Environment

Imported goods to pay ‘environmental levy’ announced

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The celebration brought together business leaders, government officials, community members, and the brewery’s employees for a day of reflection and recognition. Craish BAHIZI
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FEATURED: SKOL Brewery Ltd at 15: A milestone of growth, innovation and impact in Rwanda

Wednesday, February 26, 2025