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Miners work in a tunnel at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Miners’ union backs insurance against heavy-rain income losses

Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Miners on duty in a tunnel in Gakenke District. MINECOFIN and the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) are working on a proposed climate insurance scheme. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

New insurance scheme could save mine workers income in rainy seasons

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Workers sort minerals at a mining site in Burera District, on July 22, 2022. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Progress in mining is clear, but workers deserve more

Friday, May 01, 2026
A panel discussion during the 'Rwanda Mining Week', which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, as well as mining operators and cooperatives, in Kigali last week.
Featured

BK, REWU partner to boost financial inclusion for mining workforce

Friday, December 05, 2025
Workers operate mineral testing equipment at a mining facility, preparing samples and monitoring analysis results on December 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

How academia-industry ties are making Rwanda "next mining investment destination"

Friday, December 05, 2025
Miners on duty inside a tunnel in Rulindo District. Over 90 per cent of miners are still unaware of their legal rights, leaving many vulnerable to unsafe working environments. Craish Bahizi
Economy

What is needed to make mining safe for workers

Sunday, November 16, 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 worker removes a battery that is used on electric motorbike. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda eyes ‘green jobs model’ in $11bn climate plan overhaul

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Miners inside a tunnel at Burera based mining site. Around 75,000 workers in the mining sector need to get the skills and qualification necessary to work in mines. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education

Nearly 75,000 mine workers need training, says union

Monday, December 09, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers train City of Kigali workers who to fight against fire outbreak. File
Rwanda

Govt orders employers to set safety committees to curb occupational hazards

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Officials during a handover of mining equipment to Rwanda on September 24, 2024. Courtesy
Featured

New law, sustainable development project ‘key to Rwanda’s mining progress’

Monday, October 07, 2024
Miners during a briefing before entering a tunnel in Rulindo District.
Health

How new health, safety standards will reduce mine accidents

Thursday, June 27, 2024