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IZI Electric, Kigali-based e-mobility company, has secured a $220,000 (Rwf300 million) round of financing in grants from Rwanda Green Fund (Fonerwa).
Environment

Rwandan e-mobility firm secures Rwf300m to expand fleet

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
This drought has not only affected crop yields but has made hydroelectric power generation on the Zambezi River—the two countries’ main source of electricity—nearly impossible. 

With the Zambezi river drying up, Rwanda needs to embrace nuclear

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Brand new KIA Niro Plus (Hybrid) at Akagera Motors showroom. Hybrid cars imported into Rwanda increased by 237 times within four years (from 2021 to 2024). Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Business

Inside surge in hybrid cars in Rwanda’s automotive market

Monday, October 21, 2024
A view of Burera Beach Resort on the shores of Lake Burera. PHOTO BY ERIC BRIGHT KAYOMBAYIRE
Tourism

Investors look to exploit Rwanda’s popular twin lakes

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Alexis Kabayiza, the Chief Technical Adviser at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM)
Economy

Government policies, vision spur growth in Rwanda’s industry sector – official

Monday, October 14, 2024
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. Private health facilities need new tariffs to address the pressing issue of financial hardships negatively affecting their services. File
Health

Private medical body on why setting new medical tariffs is a matter of urgency

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Technicians install Starlink internet at one of the 50 schools. Out of 3,653 public and government-aided schools, 2,230 are now connected to the Internet. Courtesy
Education

Over 2,000 Rwandan schools connected to Internet

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente emphasized the crucial role of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) in Rwanda’s development during the Economic Development Assembly on October 10.
Africa

World Bank’s concessional financing highly beneficial for developing countries - PM Ngirente

Friday, October 11, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction works of Cyahafi housing project to accommodate residents near Mpazi drainage in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing

Inside models to upgrade unplanned settlements in Kigali

Friday, October 11, 2024
Inside the store of a fertilizer blending factory in Bugesera District. Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 4.8 percent In August 2024. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s industrial output up by 4.8% in August

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Some people swim in the hot spring in Nyakabuye Sector in Rusizi District. Rwanda is exploring the use of geothermal energy, a form of heat from the Earth's core. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

How Rwanda is harnessing geothermal energy potential

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
In June 2024, MTN Rwandacell Ltd (MTN Rwanda) launched its annual Y’ello Care initiative under the theme “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow Education for Rural and Remote Communities.”
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: MTN Rwanda unveils modern kitchen at GS Bukure, commits to support 10,000 students through ‘Dusangire Lunch’

Monday, October 07, 2024