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Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security during an oversight visit in Ngororero District to assess the state of mining activities and their contribution to the economy. Courtesy Photo
Economy

MPs demand swift reopening of idle mines to curb illegal extraction, job losses

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Workers on duty in a textile factory at Masoro Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Labour inspection gaps put workers at risk, study warns

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
A view of a collapsed mining site that killed three people, in Rutsiro District, on Sunday, October 19. Courtesy
Rwanda

Mine collapses in Rutsiro, killing three

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Superintendent of Police (SP) Sylvestre Twajamahoro, the Police Spokesperson for the Western Province. Courtesy
Security

Western Province: Police step up efforts to curb illicit brew from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, and the Director General of the Rwanda Standards Board, Raymond Murenzii unveil the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

What to know about Rwanda's new Rwf400bn plan to curb biodiversity loss

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Stacks of US dollar bills on a table. While the Rwandan Franc is the only legal tender in Rwanda, there are people or entities allowed to get payments in foreign currencies in the country, depending on the nature of their businesses (Internet photo)
Business

New rule: Who can get paid in foreign currency in Rwanda?

Sunday, September 21, 2025
Outreach Group initiative visiting a household.
Rwanda

How 6,000 families in Karongi found harmony after years of conflict

Friday, September 12, 2025
A view of Rubavu town targets to plant 17,000 trees for urban greening. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Rubavu seeks to plant 17,000 trees for urban greening

Friday, September 05, 2025
Miners dig for sand in Satinsyi River in Kageyo Sector, Ngororero District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Crime

Western Province issues stark warning against illegal mining

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
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International

Rwandan envoy honours victims of Ghana helicopter crash

Monday, August 11, 2025
Rwanda condoles with the government and people of Ghana following the death of the West African country's ministers of defence and environment in a military helicopter crash. Internet
Rwanda

Rwanda condoles with Ghana following death of two ministers in chopper crash

Thursday, August 07, 2025
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Economy

Mining: Investors have one month to bid for 10 coltan, cassiterite deposits

Wednesday, July 16, 2025