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How AI can disrupt decentralized energy in Africa

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Electric buses that transport commuters in Kigali City. Under the new funding, flagship interventions include the development of the Nyabugogo multimodal transit hub, introduction of dedicated bus lanes. File
Finance

World Bank approves Rwf144bn to finance Kigali's public transport

Monday, June 30, 2025
Workers load cargo for export at Kigali International Airport.

Time for a new economic playbook for Africa

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland Eco-Tourism Park. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park recorded over 76,000 visitors in 2024

Monday, June 30, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that it will offer a grant of $500,000 to a company that seeks to build Rwanda’s first aerial urban cable car network. Courtesy
Editorial

Cable cars is a great way to diversify Kigali’s public transport

Saturday, June 28, 2025
In order to meet Kigali’s increasing water demand, a $25 million [around Rwf26 billion] upgrade is planned for the city’s aging Nzove water treatment plant. COURTESY
Infrastructure

WASAC plans major Nzove upgrade as Kigali water demand surges

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr Jean Damascene Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). File
Health

Early alcohol, cannabis use linked to teen mental health struggles in Rwanda

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The African Development Bank finalised the approval of a $500,000 grant for a feasibility study into what is set to be the first phase of a proposed cable car transport network in Kigali. File.
Infrastructure

Kigali’s proposed cable car transport system gets $500,000 boost

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Valentine Uwamariya, the Minister of Environment.
Environment

Rwanda to mobilise $500m for conservation efforts, says minister

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Juliet Kabera, DG of REMA speaking at the conference.
Environment

Biodiversity finance experts converge in Kigali to discuss $700bn funding gap

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Officials launch the new FinScope 2024 Refugees Financial Inclusion Thematic Report on Friday, June 20. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

New report: 99 percent refugees in Rwanda are financially included 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The launch brought together over 100 key stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector.
Featured

FEATURED: Bank of Kigali, partners launch WASH loan product

Monday, June 23, 2025