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Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other officials during the a guided tour the ongoing construction activities of BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine plant in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech vaccine plant in Kigali to be powered by 5.1 MW solar plant

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Beneficiaries of the project sing for the donors during the event in Gitwa Village in Gishamvu Sector in Huye District. Spark Microgrants provided over Rwf8 million to the community, which they used to buy pigs, and hens, and engage in kitchen gardening and installation of solar panels. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: How community-driven projects are tackling malnutrition in Huye District

Thursday, October 24, 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
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.”
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PRESS RELEASE: MTN Rwanda unveils modern kitchen at GS Bukure, commits to support 10,000 students through ‘Dusangire Lunch’

Monday, October 07, 2024
A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2.
Agriculture

Solar-powered irrigation in Rwanda to cover over 1,140ha by 2029

Monday, October 07, 2024
Rwanda's Capital Markets Authority (CMA) mandates listed companies and issuers of securities establish systems to mitigate and manage environmental and social risks. Craish Bahizi
Business

New governance rules mandate ESG integration

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Participants were introduced to advanced mini-grid software tools like Xendee, HomerPro, and COMET.
Featured

International lecturers complete week-long mini- grid training workshop at University of Rwanda

Thursday, September 12, 2024
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International

China-Africa cooperation empowers African countries' drive toward modernization

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Miners collect minerals inside a tunnel at Rulindo based mining site on March 9, 2022. Photo by Craish bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda’s lithium exploration efforts reach advanced stage

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Officials of Societe Petroliere Ltd and Kabisa Electric pose for a group photo after signing a partnership to set up fifteen electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in twelve satellite cities across the country. Photo: Courtesy
Business

SP, Kabisa to roll out EV charging stations across Rwanda

Thursday, August 22, 2024
A segment of an 8.5MW solar power plant in Rwamagana District. Courtesy
Energy

How Rwanda can attract more renewable energy investments

Wednesday, August 07, 2024