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Trekking to the source of Nile. COURTESY: Sheelagh Antrobus King.
Environment

135 years of disputes over the Nile: How we got here

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda, Gao Wenqi and State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Usta Kaitesi as China marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Business

China-Rwanda ties grow in trade, investment

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
REG technicians work at a power substation in Bugesera. File.
Energy

New electricity sub-stations to boost supply to industrial parks

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Damien Murwanashyaka addresses senators while appearing before the Senate Committee on Economy and Finance on Tuesday, September 22. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda targets first 110MW from nuclear energy by 2033

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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

Monday, September 21, 2026
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

Monday, September 21, 2026
Senator Frank Habineza (left) and Senator Penine Uwimbabazi during a meeting between the private sector and the Senate Committee on September 11. Courtesy photo.
Energy

Senators push private sector to lead renewable energy adoption

Monday, September 14, 2026
The three-day conference, running from September 8 to 10 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
Featured

Private investment key to Africa’s energy transition, energy leaders say

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Nyabarongo II will become Rwanda's largest hydropower plant by installed capacity, surpassing the 28-megawatt Nyabarongo I with a capacity of 43.5 megawatts.
Energy

10 major projects shaping Rwanda’s energy future

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
The three-day summit is a platform aimed at accelerating Africa’s transition towards clean energy, promoting sustainable development, and unlocking investment opportunities.
Energy

Sixth renewable energy summit begins on Tuesday in Kigali

Monday, September 07, 2026
The Nyabugogo II hydropower project whose development has reached 75 per cent, with commissioning expected by December 2027. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI.
Environment

New dams to boost water reserves more than tenfold

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
The death toll from the devastating floods on the border with China has crossed 1,000 in Nepal. File

Death toll from Nepal-China floods passes 1,000

Tuesday, September 01, 2026