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Joseph Nsengimana, the Minister of Education, announced the 2023/2024 A-Level national examination results in Kigali on November 15. Photo by Courtesy
Education

No Kigali students among best S6 performers

Friday, November 15, 2024
Musician and radio personality Uncle Austin speaks at a panel discussion on boosting the growth on Rwandan music during the opening day of ACCESS in Kigali on Thursday, November 14-Courtesy
Rwanda

ACCES sparks dialogue on boosting Rwanda’s music industry growth

Thursday, November 14, 2024
African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, second right, speaks at the Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa event held at COP29 climate change summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Rwanda

Africa is shortchanged in carbon credit considerations: Adesina

Thursday, November 14, 2024
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has prepared executive orders and proclamations to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. Photo Courtesy 
International

What is the future of Paris climate agreement after Trump’s election?

Thursday, November 14, 2024
President Kagame joined a meeting on Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa, co-hosted by President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of Congo and African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina at the UN climate summit in Baku Azerbaijan on Wednesday, November 13. Photo Village Urugwiro
Environment

COP29: Kagame calls for sufficient climate finance for Africa

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
President Donald Trump waves as he walks with Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, last week. Analysts believe Trump’s foreign policy will prioritise transactional relationships and shift away from multilateral partnerships. Net photo
Africa

What could Trump’s second presidency mean for Africa?

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Agricultural expert working on new varieties of potatoes grown in a greenhouse in the Musanze District. FSD Africa and Shortlist project that Africa’s green economy could generate up to 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 

Africa’s growth potential and the promise of a green economy

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District.  The government’s aim to achieve 100 percent energy access within five years is admirable. Photo Courtesy 
Editorial

Rwanda’s energy policy needs bold steps for a green future

Friday, November 08, 2024
Rwamagana Solar Power Station, an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest in the East African Community. The government is revising its energy policy to expedite its transition to renewable energy. Photo Courtesy 
Energy

Why Rwanda is updating its energy policy

Friday, November 08, 2024
MTN Rwanda and Ericsson staff present a certificate of appreciation to the Mayor of the City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva, marking the completion of the Kigali network modernization project. (Courtesy)
Rwanda

Ericsson, MTN Rwanda complete network modernisation and expansion in Kigali

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Electric buses that were brought in last month to shore up the country's green transport sector.  Transport is one of the sectors that will take the lion's share in the country's new climate finance strategy. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Key sectors that will take lion’s share in Rwanda's climate financing

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Cherno Gaye, Chairman of Prime Energy, delivers his remarks as the firm listed its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.58billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange on November 5. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Energy

How could Rwanda unlock more green financing?

Wednesday, November 06, 2024