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A woman works in Agakiriro after studying vocations in Bugesera. The government is currently facing a shortfall of nearly 400,000 jobs to meet the targets outlined in the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). FILE
Economy

Gov’t short of 400,000 jobs six months to end of NST1

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission speaks during the official launch of BioNTech’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali, on Monday, December 18. Ursula revealed that the European Union has invested more than €900 million (approx. over Rwf1.2 trillion) in Rwanda. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy

European Union has invested over €900m in Rwanda – Von der Leyen

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission of Africa, Claver Gatete speaks during a meeting. Courtesy
Africa

UNECA boss Gatete talks AfCFTA and how global credit facilities can work for Africa

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
(L-R) Ambassador of EU to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, Jeanne Nyirahabimana, the Executive Secretary of Eastern Province, AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, Aissa Toure Sarr, Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore and Isao Fukushima, the Ambassador of Japan during inauguration of the 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project in Eastern Province on Wednesday, December 13. According to officials the revamped road has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo road credited for easing movement, trade

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
One of the new electric taxi vans that are officially introduced to reduce the scarcity in Kigali City on Monday, November 6. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Environment

COP28: Rwanda awarded for green transport investment, Green City Kigali project

Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya joined various financial institutions and partners to the Rwanda's Green Taxonomy showcase at the COP28 in Dubai. Courtesy
Environment

COP28: Understanding Rwanda’s green taxonomy

Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Kigali’s Vice-Mayor in charge of Urbanisation and Infrastructure Mérard Mpabwanamaguru (left) chats with Dodo Twahirwa, CEO of Jali Transport (C), as Jali unveils 20 new buses. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Infrastructure

Five changes in public transport as govt invests Rwf20bn

Friday, December 01, 2023
A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District through a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'.
Environment

Rwanda ranked fifth most environmentally sustainable country

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
I&M Bank headquarters in Kigali, one of new green buildings in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt considers rewarding green buildings

Thursday, November 16, 2023
A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District though a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'. Rwanda is set to launch a carbon market framework at the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in December this year. File
Environment

COP28: What is Rwanda taking to Dubai for global climate meeting?

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Ethiopian investor Yared Gebremichael explains how one of the machines works at his cleaning and sorting factory in Rugende, Gasabo District in Kigali City. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Economy

Ethiopian investor talks opportunities in Rwanda

Monday, November 13, 2023
Karenge water treatment plant has a daily production capacity of 15,000 cubic metres of water.The OPEC Fund for International Development has announced a $21 million loan to support a sustainable water supply. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda secures Rwf26bn to boost water supply to Kigali

Friday, November 10, 2023