Advancing sustainable development in Africa
<p>The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan
Rwanda
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Genetic study finds severe inbreeding in mountain gorillas
The most extensive genetic analysis of mountain gorillas ever conducted has found the critically endangered apes burdened with severe inbreeding and at risk of extinction but the researchers still see
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East Africa: UNDP and EAC Launch Initiative to Boost Food Production
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the East Africa Community (EAC) today launched a new initiative to boost food production, job and income opportunities for farmers through advancing
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Egypt: Metito Egypt to Develop Rwanda Water Treatment Plant
UAE Metito has signed an agreement for a Public Private Partnership (PPP) worth $75m with the government of Rwanda to develop a new, sustainable bulk water supply plant to meet 40 percent of the drinking
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Rwanda: New Web Portal to Ease Disaster Management
The ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (Midimar) has launched a web portal that will help facilitate disaster data and information sharing as well as improve response to disasters.
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Rwanda: Miners Urged to Preserve Environment
The State Minister in charge of Mining, Evode Imena, has urged mining inspectors and mining association representatives to ensure that all mining activities are conducted in a way that does not compromise
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Rwanda: New Potato Varieties to Fight Malnutrition
A new nutritious sweet potato breed has been rolled out in selected districts in the country to help in the fight against mulnutrition. The breed has been introduced by Scaling Up Sweet potato Through
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Rwanda: REMA Moves to Streamline Climate Change Mitigation
Rwanda Environment Management Authority (Rema) has launched a fresh bid to promote green growth and mitigate climate change effects by 2030. It will involve costing of government strategic activities.
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Packaging Industry Will Help End Proliferation of Polythene Bags
It is six years since non-biodegradable polythene bags were banned from the country. Major supermarkets improvised and have since moved on as they are able to produce degradable packaging material.
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Two Die, 28 Injured in Kayonza Mine Accident
Two people died on the spot while 28 others were injured after a mine caved in on Wednesday in Rwinkwavu mines, Kayonza District. The victims were employees of Rwinkwavu Wolfram Mining Company. Inspector
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Hygiene Campaign Launched in Schools
More efforts are needed from various partners to promote hand washing culture, especially among school-going children, to prevent sanitation diseases. The remarks were made by health officials as the