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Rwamagana Solar Power Station, an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest in the East African Community. The government is revising its energy policy to expedite its transition to renewable energy. Photo Courtesy 
Energy

Why Rwanda is updating its energy policy

Friday, November 08, 2024
Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park in Musanze District. According to a new ministerial order, Buhanga forest is now part of Volcanoes National Park, Ngendahimana
Environment

Govt steps up efforts to preserve natural forests with historical significance

Thursday, November 07, 2024
The average broadband cost in Rwanda is around $22.15 (about Rwf30,124), with basic mobile data and voice plans costing $7.44 and advanced plans costing $4.25.Photo Courtesy 
Technology

Why Rwanda leads in affordable internet for Africa's digital nomads

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Rwanda’s Ambassador to China, James Kimonyo speaks during a side event on Tuesday, November 5, at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China. Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Rwandan envoy makes case for more Chinese financing

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Tubibe Amahoro gathered stakeholders, government officials, and women farmers to discuss gender equality in agriculture and to facilitate access to agri-inputs. on Monday, November 4. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

New initiative to empower women farmers, boost food security

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Fruit bats have been identified as the primary source of the Marburg outbreak in Rwanda. Internet photo
Rwanda

Health minister on why killing Marburg spreading bats is no solution

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Blessed Alliance Sangwa a youth from Nyamagabe District shared her experiences growing up in a disaster-prone area
Environment

Children advocate for climate action, inclusion ahead of COP29

Monday, November 04, 2024
UNILAK on November 2, inducted 10 professors from Nigeria, under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Volunteer Scheme. All Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

UNILAK inducts 10 Nigerian professors through Rwanda-Nigeria ties

Monday, November 04, 2024
Cross-border trucks that transport goods from Dar es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo. Africa’s creator economy is distinctively diverse. A large portion of creators are in entertainment and media, followed by technology. Courtesy

Africa’s creative revolution: Unlocking a $17 billion future

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Apparels and textile packaging bags will be locally made by compostable plastic packaging factory. Courtesy photos
Environment

Govt secures investor for 'bio-compostable' packaging materials

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Kepler University alumni pose for a Photo during the 20th anniversary.All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Education

Kepler’s 20-year impact on education, community

Monday, November 04, 2024
In this combo photo, astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu (from L to R) are out of the return capsule of the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Nov. 4, 2024. The three astronauts are all in good physical condition, and the mission is a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
International

PHOTOS: Chinese astronauts return to Earth safely, experiencing joyful space life

Monday, November 04, 2024