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L-R: Moderator Jackie Lumbasi, Zora Robotics CEO Benjamin Karenzi, PRI CEO Ray Power, and MineTech CEO Kelvin Rwihimba during a panel discussion on ‘Mines of Tomorrow: Robotics for Smart Mining.’ Photo: Keza Kellya Raissa.
Technology

How robotics and AI are reshaping safety in underground mining

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy

Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Some clients enjoyind drinks at Kisimenti

Alcohol, the curse we pass down unknowingly

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Workers remove asbestos on the roof of one of buildings of University of Rwanda in Huye. File
Environment

Effort to eradicate asbestos roofing nears completion

Thursday, October 30, 2025
The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy
Health

Why lead in paints is a threat to public health

Thursday, October 30, 2025
The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy
Environment

Govt intensifies drive to eliminate toxic chemicals from paints

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Some lab chemicals at Nyarugenge based school. Courtesy
Environment

Over 1,700 tonnes of toxic waste collected from schools, other places

Thursday, October 23, 2025
One of the air monitoring stations that have been set in different districts. Courtesy
Health

Is the air you breathe safe? Here is how to check it in real time

Friday, October 03, 2025
Workers at Rwamagana based SteelRwa. FILE
Law

Govt revises impact assessment law to cover social safeguards

Monday, September 01, 2025
Workers on duty a a construction project in Kicukiro. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What you need to know about Rwanda’s building categories and permits

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A view of Nyabugogo river, is reported to be increasingly under threat from a range of pollution sources stemming from poor waste management practices
Environment

Scientists raise alarm over worsening pollution in Nyabugogo river

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali’s smart street-cleaning revolution driven by innovation and dignity

Thursday, June 19, 2025