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Heavy trucks carrying sand cross into Goma town via Grande Barrière Border Post. PHOTO BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Economy

Sand mining business thrives in Western Province

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
According to the latest Global Passport Ranking, Rwandans can travel to 63 countries without requiring a visa. File

Exploring the world with a Rwandan passport: 63 visa-free destinations

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Kagame meets with Prime Minister Philip Davis of Bahamas to discuss the strengthening and collaboration between the Bahamas and Rwanda by building on the existing ties between the two nations in Bahamas on July 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Reconnecting with the Caribbean

Monday, July 17, 2023
A view of the ongoing construction works on the proposed 43.5MW Nyabarongo II hydropower plant in Gakenke District. Authorities have announced that, effective July 10, a segment of the Giticyinyoni–Nzove–Ruli–Gakenke road will be closed to pave way for the dam expansion. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Nyabarongo II hydroelectric dam construction works force road closure

Monday, July 10, 2023
A beaded chandelier hangs inside a client's house. Courtesy photos
Business

Turning passion into profit: An unexpected twist that led to a fruitful start-up

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
A rescue team using tractors to help six workers trapped in an illegal mine that collapsed in Huye District. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after closure of Musanze illegal mine?

Friday, June 02, 2023
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Rwanda

Musanze set to explore potential gold deposits

Friday, June 02, 2023
Miners at Mageragere mining site in Nyarugenge. A new report by Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board has revealed that there are over 1,200 sources of industrial minerals and quarries for construction materials in Kigali. Photo: File.
Rwanda

Rwanda maps 1,200 sources of industrial minerals, building materials

Friday, May 26, 2023
Works on Base-Butaro road in Burera District have stalled, with officials citing challenges linked to the terms of the contract between the government and India Exim Bank. Photo: File.
Rwanda

‘Unrealistic' India Exim Bank deal: What next after projects stall?

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater diving in the rain, Nyarutarama.
Environment

Getting to know Rwanda’s birds – The bee-eaters

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods on May 3. The government will spend Rwf41 billion on rebuilding national roads, Rwf38 billion on bridges, and Rwf25 billion on inter-district roads that were affected. Photo: Courtesy.
Infrastructure

What will it take to have disaster-resilient roads?

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Visitors from all corners come to visit these huge rocky stones that have good pictorial backgrounds, however residents want them exploited
Rwanda

Kirehe: Residents want unique stones exploited to benefit communities

Sunday, May 07, 2023