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Growing interest in green finance is driving investment into renewable energy and environmentally responsible development across the region.

Green finance and ESG-linked investments: Catalyzing East Africa’s economic transformation

Thursday, December 04, 2025
The first phase of the transformative Kimironko Commercial Complex worth $100 million is expected to redefine modern shopping, integrated services, and urban living in one of Gasabo District’s major commercial hubs.
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GIC unveils $100m project to construct Kimironko Commercial Complex

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Rwanda strengthens its entrepreneurship ecosystem as the SIYB programme is integrated into Rwanda Polytechnic’s digital platform, following a December 3 handover at RP Kigali Campus in collaboration with the ILO and national stakeholders.
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ILO, Rwanda Polytechnic partner to strengthen Rwanda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Alice Uwase, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board, speaks during Rwanda Mining Week at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) on December 2. Photos by Kellia Keza
Economy

A breakdown of the 10 mineral blocks now available to investors

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases worldwide, driven by lifestyle factors. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Planning a family? What you need to know about hypertension and reproductive health

Thursday, December 04, 2025
L-R: Moderator Jackie Lumbasi, Zora Robotics CEO Benjamin Karenzi, PRI CEO Ray Power, and MineTech CEO Kelvin Rwihimba during a panel discussion on ‘Mines of Tomorrow: Robotics for Smart Mining.’ Photo: Keza Kellya Raissa.
Technology

How robotics and AI are reshaping safety in underground mining

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Naeem Ullah Khan, speaks during a visit by a high-level delegation of Pakistani senators and business leaders to Rwanda for a three-day working mission on Monday, December 1.All photo
Business

Pakistani senators, business leaders explore cooperation opportunities in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Workers on duty at DUMAC Mining Site in Rwamagana District on March 5. Rwanda’s mining sector currently employs 92,000 people, reflecting strong collaboration between the government, sector professionals, investors, and development partners, according to Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. File
Economy

Mining sector records over 90,000 jobs

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
A view of of Nyabugogo Wetland
Environment

Wetlands restoration drive turns flood zones into eco parks

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR Bank) staff pose for a group photo during the Umuganda exercise in Gikomero, Gasabo District, and Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge District, on Saturday, November 29.
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BPR Bank, RTC join residents for Umuganda, plant trees across Nyarugenge, Gasabo districts

Monday, December 01, 2025
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Environment

Five things to know about Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan

Monday, December 01, 2025