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A view of Nduba dump site in Gasabo District. File
Environment

How inter-district landfills could boost waste disposal

Friday, December 12, 2025
Rising temperatures, wildfires, extreme weather, and increasing air pollution from climate change pose major global health risks, with experts emphasizing the need for reliable data to monitor impact and adaptation strategies. Net Photo
Health

New pilot project to track how climate change drives disease

Monday, December 08, 2025
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
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Joyland Company Ltd, known for its popular Salama Juice brand, has been ordered to close following violations of quality standards and enforcement of regulatory laws.
Crime

Salama juice producer among factories, pharmacies closed over quality violations

Monday, October 20, 2025
Refrigeration, though very useful, is not all good in all aspects. It does have some health hazards, some of which people are unaware.
Wellness

The hidden risks of refrigerated food

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Rwanda Social Security Board chief executive Regis Rugemanshuro speaks during a news conference in Kigali on Wednesday, September 10. He revealed that RSSB’s assets doubled over the last five fiscal years, reaching Rwf3.1 trillion in 2025, while the annual return on investment hit a record 14.2 per cent, up from an average of 1.4 per cent in 2021. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Rwanda

RSSB assets rise to Rwf3tn: What it means for Rwandans

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Workers at Rwamagana based SteelRwa. FILE
Law

Govt revises impact assessment law to cover social safeguards

Monday, September 01, 2025
Students during experiment
Environment

Collection of chemical waste from schools to begin in Western Province

Friday, June 06, 2025
Some illegal beers that have effects to the consumers.
Crime

Inside Rwanda’s fight against rogue alcohol producers

Friday, June 06, 2025
Students in hall for experiments
Environment

How Rwanda is handling tonnes of expired lab chemicals in schools

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that develops when bone strength decreases and the bones become weak.

A woman’s guide to preventing osteoporosis

Wednesday, May 07, 2025