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Workers sort different electronic items at the National E-waste and Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. Rwanda will host the World Circular Economy Forum slated for next week, December 6-8. The forum will be hosted in Africa for the first time in its six editions. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

What you should know about next week's circular economy forum in Kigali

Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Single use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Photo/ Craish Bahizi.
Business

Businesses call for smooth transition to end plastic pollution

Monday, November 28, 2022
Rwanda Development Board CEO Clare Akamanzi and Luigi Ciarrocchi, CCUS, Forestry and Agri-Feedstock Director at Eni after signing the agreement in Kigali on November 24. Courtesy

Rwanda inks four major energy deals with Eni

Friday, November 25, 2022
(L-R) Christian Irakoze, Christelle Kwizera, Leandre Berwa, Grace Ineza and Ghislain Irakoze are Rwandans who showcase greenpreneur solutions at COP27. Courtesy
Environment

Five Rwandans showcase greenpreneur solutions at COP27

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Simon Koppers, Head of Division, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning sign the agreement in Kigali on October 26. Courtesy
Health

Germany commits Rwf100 billion to Rwanda for SME, pharmaceuticals

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Foodstuff vendors at Kimisagara market in Nyarugenge District. The food system involves the primary production of food, food services, consumption, and disposal. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Agriculture

Rwanda to build resilient, sustainable food systems with circular business models

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Workers sort garbage at Nduba landfill in Gasabo District in Kigali on August 27, 2019. Rwanda is looking to invest $28 million in landfill gas production for cooking and lighting. Photo: File.
Environment

Rwanda to invest $28m to use landfill gas for cooking and lighting

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Josue Plante Niyomugenga shows one of his workers what to do. Photos/Courtesy
People

Bag maker’s goal to create jobs and save the planet

Thursday, October 06, 2022
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shops in Rwanda last month.The Governments of Rwanda and Norway have launched the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. File.
Environment

Rwanda, Norway launch coalition to end plastic pollution by 2040

Monday, August 22, 2022
The team created an organic pesticide fertiliser to replace chemical products. Photo: Courtesy.

Rwandan varsity students emerge winners in global contest for circular economy solutions

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Awoke Ogbo sits on stairs constructed with bricks and pavers made from recycled plastic bottles. Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Undergraduate student recycling plastic bottles into bricks

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Claire Akamanzi, Chief Executive Officer at Rwanda Development Board. Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Inside Rwanda-Italian firm de-carbonisation deal

Monday, April 25, 2022