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Members of Parliament have appealed for proper management of hundreds of pits found in various mining sites across the country. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

MPs appeal for proper management of mining pits

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Rwanda's economy is based mainly on agriculture and tourism. However, recently the necessary steps have been taken for a serious industrial development move. Estimated GDP per capita in 2024 is $1, 064. File

A quick look at Africa 2024 through GDP’s

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Miners inside a tunnel at Nyamyumba mining site in Rubavu District on November 28, 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda

Labour union says cancelling mining firms’ licences for breaching safety, labour standards a good move

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Miners on duty at a mining site in Rurindo District. RMB has revoked licences of seven mining companies over “serious deficiencies,” including failure to meet environmental and labour standards. CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Seven mining companies lose concessions over ‘serious’ failures

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Uganda has taken legal action against Kenya in the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) after Kenya denied a local license to Uganda's government-owned oil marketer. Internet
Africa

Uganda lodges lawsuit against Kenya over oil importation

Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Workers at LuNa Smelter mining factory, the sole producer and exporter of tin in both Eastern and Central Africa in Gasabo District in Kigali. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Economy

2023 recap: A look at Rwanda’s mineral returns

Friday, December 29, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana signs for a new initiative for mobilizing €300 million for climate resilience in Rwanda, at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday June 22. Courtesy
Environment

2023: Inside Rwanda’s climate finance deals

Thursday, December 28, 2023
RURA has revised down fuel prices ahead of the festive season, marking the first decrease since June. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Fuel prices fall ahead of festive season

Tuesday, December 05, 2023
The newly appointed CEO of IT Consortium Rwanda, Ben Karenzi, a robotics expert in Rwanda.
Featured

IT Consortium Rwanda appoints robotics expert Karenzi as CEO

Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with officials during a tour of an exhibition during the opening of the mining week on Monday, December 4. Courtesy
Economy

Mining: Officials confident sector will fetch $1b by end of year

Monday, December 04, 2023
Yamina Karitanyi, the CEO of Rwanda Mines, Gas, and Petroleum Board (RMB) during the interview. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Rwanda’s mining sector ‘holds $150bn potential’

Monday, December 04, 2023
Yamina Karitanyi, the CEO of Rwanda Mines, Gas and Petroleum (RMB), poses for the camera during the recording of this podcast. She says Rwanda has mineral reserves worth over $150 billion.
Business Feed

PODCAST: Inside Rwanda’s $150 billion mineral wealth

Monday, December 04, 2023