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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Chinese mining companies operating in Rwanda have pledged to strengthen environmental protection. File
Environment
Chinese mining firms in Rwanda pledge greener, more responsible operations
Coffee experts tour a new coffee plantation of the new varieties that were developed with support from World Coffee Research (WCR) in Rubona , Huye District. Courtesy
Agriculture
Govt moves to introduce five climate-resilient coffee varieties
A resident repairs his roof in Nyaruguru District following an alert about the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon. Courtesy.
Environment
El Niño: Districts race to relocate families from high-risk areas
China Road and Bridge Corporation's workers on duty during a road construction project in Karongi. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure
Chinese road enterprises created over 500,000 jobs for Rwandans – report
Some cranes in Rugezi wetland.According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy
Environment
Plans to turn Rugezi Wetland into national park gain momentum
NEC said about 70,000 volunteers have been trained to support the upcoming local government elections. Courtesy
Elections
70,000 volunteers to facilitate local govt elections - NEC
Kigali Heights complex, which was previously owned by Kigali Heights Development Company Ltd before being sold to Yyussa Company. The former owner is now being placed into insolvency liquidation because the building was the only property it owned.
Business
What to know as Kigali Heights Development Company is placed into insolvency liquidation
Ecole d’Arts de Nyundo school in Rubavu District was left submerged after the banks of the River Sebeya burst in May, 2020. Rwanda is seeking more funding to cope with such climate change effects.
Environment
Govt seeks $7bn to close climate finance gap by 2035
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's petroleum refinery under construction in Kenya will be Africa's second biggest with a capacity of producing 660,000 barrels a day.
Rwanda
CMA to arrange Rwanda's participation in Dangote refinery IPO
Rwanda National Police officers inspect vehicle emissions in Kigali. The government plans to more than triple the country’s air quality monitoring network by the end of 2026. PHOTO/COURTESY
Environment
Inside plan to expand air quality monitoring nationwide
Land and forest restoration projects are among 29 projects seeking climate finance through Rwanda's carbon market. COURTESY/PHOTO
Environment
Carbon credits generate $1.5m as Govt registers 29 projects
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Economy
What Dangote refinery IPO means for Rwandan investors
Construction works on a new landfill and Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) in Rubavu District. WASAC Development Ltd is seeking a contractor to complete the project. PHOTO/COURTESY
Rwanda
WASAC seeks new contractor for Rubavu waste treatment project
An artist’s impression of VINMUSA Vineyard Estate near the Volcanoes National Park in Musanze District. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Business
Musanze vineyard estate could produce 90,000 wine bottles annually
Cookstoves powered by pellets made from rice husks and wood waste are expected to help cut about 1.56 million tonnes of emissions from the energy sector. Courtesy photo
Environment
Efficient cookstoves to cut energy sector emissions by 25%
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Business
Tungsten: Rwanda, US firm partner in processing, collection
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote opened an $1.63 billion IPO of his planned refinery in Kenya.
Business
Rwandan investors can now buy shares in Dangote refinery
A wide view of how the hospital will look like after the upgrade. Courtesy.
Rwanda
PHOTOS: How new Ruhengeri Hospital will look like

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