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Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy

Regeneration of wetlands – it’s the spirit of Rwanda, isn’t it?

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
A view of Rugezi Wetland in Burera District. The wetland stands as Rwanda's sole Ramsar site. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda designates 35 swamplands to be 'fully protected'

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
RDB and Akagera National Park are looking into the feasibility of engaging communities to establish private nature reserves. Courtesy photos
Environment

How conservancy areas outside Akagera will foster wildlife awareness

Thursday, January 25, 2024
An artist's impression of an ecotourism lake in Masaka sector, Kicukiro district that is expected to help in controlling floods. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali: Rwf20bn needed for ‘ecotourism lake’ in Masaka

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Trading activities and volumes on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) decreased by 22.7 per cent in 2023. File
Economy

Capital markets: Rwanda’s trading activities dip by 22.7 per cent

Friday, January 12, 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
Oscar Pistorius during his trial in Pretoria, South Africa. EFE/ALON SKUY. FILE

What next for Oscar Pistorius?

Saturday, January 06, 2024
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Courtesy
Environment

2023: When Rwanda took bold steps in fight against climate change

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Nyandungu contains several waterponds
Environment

How Rwanda is faring in wetlands restoration

Monday, December 04, 2023
A view of Akagera valley in Bugesera. The district is a home to nine lakes and three rivers with abundant marshlands.
Environment

Bugesera: 90 per cent of wetlands untapped, officials urge investment

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
One of the new pedestrian bridges completed at Sebeya River connecting Kanama and Nyundo Sectors to facilitate residents who mainly face challenges to cross Sebeya in rainy season. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

Photos: Efforts to tame deadly Sebeya floods gain momentum

Saturday, November 11, 2023
RwandAir's plane taking off at Kigali International Airport. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why I can’t wait to return to Rwanda

Wednesday, October 25, 2023