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Prime Energy, a local hydropower company, announced the issuance of the first-ever Green Bond in Rwanda worth Rwf9.5 billion, on March 13. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda’s inaugural Green Bond signals market development – experts

Thursday, March 14, 2024
(R-L): Kigali City Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva, Jimmy Gasore, the Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana. Minister Gasore revealed that the decision to liberalise the sector is aimed to enhance service quality. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Liberalization of public transport set to increase competition

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Commuters board a public bus at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Officials have announced that the new public transport fares will take effect on March 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Push for ‘pay-per-distance’ as public transport fares rise

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Residents of Rubavu during a meeting with the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, who reassured them that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Security

Rubavu: Residents assured of safety as authorities crack down on ‘criminal gang’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
MP George Stephen Odongo (standing) moves a motion of the Assembly urging the Council of EAC Ministers and partner states to fast-track the harmonisation of tax policies, on March 13, 2024, in Nairobi (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Africa

EALA calls for harmonized EAC tax regimes as 'differences hurt integration'

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Prime Energy, a Kigali-based hydropower company, has announced the issuance of the first-ever Rwf9.5 billion Green Bond in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy

Prime Energy announces first-ever Green Bond issuance in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Byabagamba (pictured) and Rusagara have withdrawn their EACJ petition. File.
Crime

Byabagamba, Rusagara withdraw petition from East African court

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Rwandair's plane at Kigali International Airport, Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

EAC lawmakers push for airspace liberalisation to lower flight costs

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Jean-François Ricard, the Head of the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office and Aimable Havugiyaremye, the Prosecutor General of the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe on Tuesday, March 12. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

Top French prosecutor calls for end to impunity as he honours Murambi genocide victims

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
According to MINAGRI, maize production volume is estimated to be 446,460 metric tons, compared to 390,879 metric tons estimated in the same season of 2023. File
Agriculture

Gov’t highlights major plans to boost food crops production

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Andrew Jackson Oryada, Cecafa Head of PR and communication, said that CECAFA senior men's Challenge Cup is here to stay-courtesy
Football

CECAFA senior Challenge Cup now here to stay- official

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

End grave violations of school children in Nigeria

Wednesday, March 13, 2024