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Ernest Nsabimana, the Minister for infrastructure during a guided tour of the exhibition atthe Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2022 in Kigali from October 18. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Limited funds derail efforts to scale up off-grid solar energy-Experts

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Delegates during the opening of a three-day Pan-African Forum on Migration (PAFOM) in Kigali on Tuesday, October 18. Clementine Mukeka, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that climate change will continue to induce migration and human mobility in Africa thanks to a myriad of challenges. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment

Experts seek to turn climate change tide on migration

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Some of the people with disabilities who benefit from a donation of 200 wheelchairs from the United Arabs Emirates embassy in Rwanda, during the handover on October 13. Courtesy
Health

Health Ministry gets 200 wheelchairs for people with disabilities

Thursday, October 13, 2022
The New Times
Editorial

Efforts to mitigate disasters should be more proactive than responsive

Thursday, October 06, 2022
One of houses that were damaged by a strong wind in Gasabo District on Wednesday, October 5. The report on disasters shows that at least 150 people have lost their lives due to disasters while 301 were injured. / Courtesy
Environment

Report: Weather-related disasters have claimed 150 lives in 2022

Thursday, October 06, 2022
The New Times

New approaches to climate change needed

Tuesday, October 04, 2022
Delegates in a group photo during Rwanda Seed System Stakeholders socialisation meeting on SeedSAT, on September 30. / All photos: Craish Bahizi
Featured

AGRA’s SeedSAT seeks to strengthen Africa’s seed systems

Monday, October 03, 2022
Pedestrians wade through a flooded street in Kigali. The new report shows that Rwanda is vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. / Photo: File
Environment

Climate change could erode 7% of Rwanda’s GDP by 2050 – report

Monday, October 03, 2022
Workers construct a house using adobe (mud) bricks known as rukarakara in Kigali. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Housing

Why Housing Authority revised guidelines on using mud bricks

Friday, September 30, 2022
The New Times
Environment

Strong winds destroy over 200 houses in Kirehe

Monday, September 26, 2022
Doctors conduct an operation at Kacyiru Hospital. Rwanda is in negotiations with Finland to finance the construction of an ‘ultramodern hospital’ block in an effort to expand Kacyiru Hospital. / File
Health

Rwanda in negotiations with Finland to fund Kacyiru hospital expansion

Monday, September 26, 2022
The New Times
Editorial

Nations must act now to avoid permanent state of emergency

Sunday, September 25, 2022