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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
The City of Kigali has introduced a one-month trial of non-stop passenger buses on the Kabuga-Nyabugogo route, in a bid to reduce wait times at bus station and stops. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kigali launches trial of non-stop passenger buses

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Students in hall for experiments
Environment

How Rwanda is handling tonnes of expired lab chemicals in schools

Thursday, May 22, 2025
The government has set aside Rwf3.9 billion for the management of hazardous waste. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda sets aside Rwf4bn for addressing hazardous waste

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
An artist's impression of the facility to be constructed. A new facility designed to incinerate over 400 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily and generate 15 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
Energy

Waste Power to set up 15 MW waste-to-electricity plant

Monday, April 28, 2025
At least 25 people were killed and 800 others injured in a huge explosion at a port on Saturday in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan
International

At least 25 killed, 800 wounded in Iran's port explosion

Sunday, April 27, 2025
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. File
Technology

AI-powered tech to enhance vehicle emissions testing in Rwanda

Monday, April 21, 2025
Passengers board a public bus in Kigali. The City in its 2050 targets for public transport, aims to continue developing its transport infrastructure and services. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Public transport: Key things to know about Kigali’s 2050 targets

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Namibia's capital introduces electric buses to reduce carbon emissions.
Technology

Namibia's capital introduces electric buses to reduce carbon emissions

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Electric buses at Down Town Bus station in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Electric vehicle dealers welcome Rwanda’s Rwf1.2bn carbon market project

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Visitors at Kivuwatt project in Lake Kivu. The government has unveiled a comprehensive Lake Water Use Master Plan for five key lakes—Kivu, Muhazi, Mugesera, Ruhondo, and Burera. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Inside Rwanda’s master-plan to exploit five lakes

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Workers at Pink Mango textile manufacturer at Kigali Special Economic Zone

Why understanding Rwanda’s new workplace wellness program matters to all entities

Wednesday, March 26, 2025