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A medic takes care of a patient at King Faisal Hospital. Scientists are increasingly alarmed by the growing threat of zoonotic diseases—infections that jump from animals to humans. File
Health

Covid, Mpox, bird flu, MVD: Why viruses jump from animals to humans

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
UR graduates during a graduation ceremony in October 2024. The University of Rwanda recently announced the decision to reinstate its four-year undergraduate degree programmes. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Industry pushes for 'tech transfer strategy' as UR reverts to 4-year degree programmes

Monday, December 16, 2024
Claver Ntoyinkima, a ranger at Nyungwe National Park is expecting the prestigious Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award at the Tusk Conservation Awards in London, United Kingdom, on November 27. Photos by Joan Mbabazi
Environment

A ranger’s journey to global recognition in wildlife conservation

Monday, November 25, 2024
Aerial view of Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. File
Economy

70% of industrial parks operational as gov’t woos more investors

Monday, November 25, 2024
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. In Rwanda, every $1 million (approximately Rwf1.3 billion) invested in nature-based tourism creates 1,328 new jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Rwanda

Nature-based tourism poised to boost Rwanda’s economy

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Carmen Nibigira, a prominent figure in East Africa’s tourism and hospitality industry, passed away on Saturday, November 16 (2)
Rwanda

Regional tourism champion Carmen Nibigira passes on

Sunday, November 17, 2024
In the third quarter of 2024, Akagera National Park experienced significant growth, generating over $1.5 million (approximately Rwf2 billion) in tourism revenue and attracting more than 16,000 visitors. Photo Courtesy
Tourism

Akagera park tourism revenue hits Rwf2bn in third quarter

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Gishwati-Mukura, one of four national parks in the country consists of two separate forests, the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. As of October 25, 2024, new community committees for Rwanda’s national parks will provide locals with a structured role in park management. Photo courtesy
Environment

New community committees for national parks to foster conservation efforts

Monday, November 11, 2024
Mountain gorillas from Susa group in the Volcanoes National Park. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

What you need to know about new changes in Rwanda’s national parks

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Ministerial Order relating to a nature reserve of a person – which can also be called a private nature reserve – was gazetted on October 25. File
Environment

Eight things to know about owning a private nature reserve

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Environment

You can now legally own a nature reserve in Rwanda. Here are the requirements

Monday, October 28, 2024
Ndahiro's Land Rover in Arusha , Rwandan off-road enthusiast travelled from Kigali to Arusha with three friends to witness this historic event. 
Tourism

Rwandan off-road enthusiast on taking part in global land rover festival, eyes hosting event in Rwanda

Thursday, October 24, 2024