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Workers melting tin at LuNa Smelter Ltd in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Mining: Rwanda looks to steel, glass making for growth

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other delegates during a guided tour of a mini exhibition at the opening of Rwanda Mining Week on Wednesday, December 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

PHOTOS: Ngirente calls for environment-friendly mining practices

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Miners on duty in Kabacuzi in Muhanga District. According to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) , mining companies that pollute rivers could lose their licences. File
Environment

Mining firms risk losing licences over polluting rivers

Sunday, December 01, 2024
Clean cooking technologies and modern methods have been implemented at Groupe Scolaire St Jean Munini, Nyaruguru. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Lawmakers propose clean cooking solutions for schools to check firewood use

Friday, November 29, 2024
Miners on duty in Mageragere.Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) on November 25 announced the resumption of beryllium exportation, after a four-month suspension.
Economy

Rwanda resumes beryllium exports

Monday, November 25, 2024
L-R: Narcisse Dushimimana, who was Head of the Mining Regulation and Inspection Department in Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, Spridio Nshimiyimana, who was Forest Management Division Manager in Rwanda Forestry Authority, Germain Musonera who was Policy Analyst in the Government Action Coordination Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jean Pierre Rudatinya, who was Director of the Forest Management Unit in Rwanda Forestry Authority.
Rwanda

PM orders dismissal of four officials from public service

Friday, November 15, 2024
A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District.  The government’s aim to achieve 100 percent energy access within five years is admirable. Photo Courtesy 
Editorial

Rwanda’s energy policy needs bold steps for a green future

Friday, November 08, 2024
Rwamagana Solar Power Station, an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest in the East African Community. The government is revising its energy policy to expedite its transition to renewable energy. Photo Courtesy 
Energy

Why Rwanda is updating its energy policy

Friday, November 08, 2024
Botswana launches electric boat to enhance e-mobility initiative.
Africa

Botswana launches electric boat to enhance e-mobility initiative

Monday, October 28, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto operates a bulldozer during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a geothermal power plant in Nakuru county, Kenya, on Oct. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Han Xu)
Africa

Chinese-funded 35MW geothermal plant to boost clean energy access in Kenya

Friday, October 25, 2024
This drought has not only affected crop yields but has made hydroelectric power generation on the Zambezi River—the two countries’ main source of electricity—nearly impossible. 

With the Zambezi river drying up, Rwanda needs to embrace nuclear

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Sudanese oil facility[Credit Pumps Africa].
Africa

Sudan, South Sudan work to address obstacles to oil transportation

Monday, October 21, 2024