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A view of ‘Sebeya’ river that flows into Lake Kivu near Serena Hotel in Rubavu District. Sebeya remains the leading river that still brings more waste in the lake, that cause water pollution. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment

REMA warns of water pollution in Lake Kivu

Friday, November 18, 2022
The New Times
Business

Of the Rwandan greenpreneur who won $100,000 at COP27

Monday, November 14, 2022
Delegates from different African countries pose for a photo at the closing of the fifth edition of Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali on Saturday, October 15. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

African youth call for climate financing ahead of COP27

Saturday, October 15, 2022
Aerial view of Kigali Special Economic Zone. Block Solutions has secured five hectares in the industrial zone and the firm will start producing products beginning next year. File
Business

Finnish eco-blocks manufacturer to set up Africa hub in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
After the screening, the children had an interactive session on conservation and environmental protection. / Courtesy
Cinema

Children upbeat about conservation as documentary series premiere in Rwanda

Sunday, September 25, 2022
The New Times
Business

How couple devised eco-friendly replacement for single-use plastics

Monday, August 22, 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
Workers removing sands in Mpazi drainage at Nyabugogo before upgrading the channel to avoid floods and water pollution in Nyabugogo river in Kigali. / Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Rwanda's top polluters named

Thursday, August 18, 2022
Some impounded single use plastics that were collected from different shop in Rwanda. At least 110 tonnes of single-use plastic items in the country have been collected for recycling under a new initiative.

Over 100 tonnes of single-use plastics collected in two months

Monday, August 15, 2022
Siboruremau2019s tiles stand during a local expo. Photo/ Courtesy
People

How one woman started making tiles from plastic waste

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Officials tour a mini exhibition where youths showcase different products at the event on July 15.Courtesy

Young entrepreneurs tipped on need to evolve with changing work trends

Saturday, July 16, 2022
Delegates pose for a group photo during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

A closer look at new Commonwealth project to scale up marine protection

Monday, June 27, 2022