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With over 300 dive sites, some of which are recognised globally, dive tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (US$1.3 billion) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. The Philippines as an archipelago, at the centre of the coral triangle, is home to biologically diverse marine and aquatic resources.
International

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

Saturday, February 24, 2024
A technician during an installation of a solar panel. Africa experiencing the transformative power of solar energy. With 660 million people still living without power in their homes and communities. Fille Photo

2023 shone bright for solar power, setting stage for brighter, more impactful 2024

Monday, February 19, 2024
Residents of Kabingo village in Musebeya cell gather for a meeting
Rwanda

How Spark Microgrants' poverty alleviation approach is transforming Rwandans' lives

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Officials pose for a photo at the event to announce the transition. This evolution is underscored by LOLC Group's acquisition of a substantial 90% shareholding.
Featured

LOLC Unguka Finance PLC launches new era of financial inclusivity in Rwanda

Monday, February 12, 2024
Good Human Coffee is one of their first projects with the aim of contributing to peace by sustaining the economic well-being of communities. Courtesy
Featured

How Aegis Trust blends peace education with economic empowerment

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Forty-eight-year-old Josepha Bamusabire during the interview. Photos by Dan Kwizera
Health

Empowered and thriving: One woman’s enduring journey with HIV

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presenting key achievements registered under Rwanda’s seven-year government programme during Umushyikirano on Tuesday, January 23. Courtesy.
Editorial

As we embark on NST 2, out work is clearly cut out

Thursday, January 25, 2024
President Kagame. PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Rwanda

We cannot allow to make ourselves a charity case – Kagame

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Xavier Niyonsenga, a beneficiary of the Vision Umurenge Programme (VUP), feeds his cow in a cowshed at his home in Gikomero Sector, Gasabo District, on March 3,2022. Rwanda targets to lift 315,000 households out of poverty and extreme poverty within two years. File
Rwanda

Govt plans to lift 300,000 families out of poverty in two years

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
A landscape view of Karongi port on the shores of Lake Kivu. An investigation by Rwanda Environment Management Authority revealed that construction and agriculture projects, as well as waste discharge, are polluting four major lakes in Rwanda. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Environment

Main polluters of four major lakes revealed: What next?

Thursday, January 11, 2024
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International

South Korea passes law banning dog meat

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
Christine Uwamahoro, a market trader in Muhanga said that before the support, it was a challenge to get a loan from banks but now she trades agricultural produce including onions, tomatoes, and peas. All photos were taken by Willy Mucyo
Women

How vulnerable women’s livelihoods are improving under a UN Women scheme

Tuesday, December 26, 2023