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At least 33 people have been confirmed dead following heavy rains that flooded Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), authorities said early Monday.
Environment

Death toll rises as heavy rains flood DR Congo’s capital

Monday, April 07, 2025
The Rwanda Energy Group Limited (REG) has said the recent electricity disruptions affecting various parts of the country were caused by acts of vandalism targeting transmission lines.
Energy

Utility body explains latest spate of power disruptions

Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Rwandan government has provided incentives adoption of electric vehicles.
Energy

Rwanda's EV adoption won't overload electricity supply - REG

Sunday, December 22, 2024
Participants pose for a photo at a workshop to assess stakeholder needs and mitigate risk in the development of Internet of Things Remote Monitor
Featured

FEATURED: Empowering innovators: UR students, stakeholders learn IoT prototyping for cold chain monitoring

Monday, September 23, 2024
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, the Deputy Governor at Rwanda’s Central Bank during the interview on May 29. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Technology

Rwanda mulls a digital currency in two years - Central Bank

Monday, June 03, 2024
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda names “sweet spots” for national digital currency

Monday, May 06, 2024
Nyagatare District officials during a press conference. A substation under construction in Karangazi is expected to efficiently increase power supply in the district and mitigate power shortage issues. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Nyagatare: Residents appeal for solution to ongoing power cuts

Thursday, March 28, 2024
Audrey Iteriteka performing live at New Life Bible Church during Aca Inzira Live Concert. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Music

Burundian singer Audrey Iteriteka on bringing her music to Rwanda

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
A view of the newly completed Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) plant in Rubavu District. The $400 million facility, is currently providing 37.5 megawatts. According to the plant officials, by February 2024, the SPLK methane plant will be providing a total of 56MW. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda’s biggest methane power plant connected to national grid

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Rwanda Energy Groups technician during the grid extension in Gasabo. Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines. Courtesy
Security

Stark police warning as power cables, water pipes are vandalised

Thursday, October 05, 2023
People greet Sudanese army soldiers loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan on April 16, 2023. Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around 200 people and wounded 1,800. Photo: AFP
Africa

UN says almost 200 killed, 1,800 wounded in Sudan battles

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
A technician checks an electricity Pole in Gicumbi District. Minister Erneste Nsanzimana, has disclosed that the Government will use Rwf500 billion to support its universal electrification efforts. File
Infrastructure

Rwanda earmarks Rwf500bn for major electrification drive

Wednesday, October 19, 2022