March 04, 2023
Africa: Africa Needs New Paradigm to Realize the SDGs - Economist
Africa needs a paradigm shift to deliver sustainable development by making a fresh commitment and increasing investment to realize the SDGs, the Economic Commission for Africa's… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: Experts Call for Concerted Re-Focus on SDGs in Africa
A concerted re-focus on sustainable development goals is needed in order to meet the aspirations of the Agenda 2030 and Africa's transformation Agenda 2063, according to speakers… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Africa: 420 Million Africans Still Lack Basic Drinking Water, Continent Seeks Solutions
African countries are linking efforts to improve access to safe drinking water. This was discussed during the ongoing African Water Association (AfWA) International Congress and… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Rwanda: Prioritise Solutions for Sustainable Development
In the year 2000, something remarkable happened: the world came together and committed to a short list of ambitious targets which became known as the Millennium Development Goals. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda - a Developmental State in the Making?
The transformation of any society requires three things; first the profound realisation that it must change, second is finding those practices that will cause the change and third… Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Nduba Landfill to Be Shut Down, Modern Facility in Offing
The City of Kigali's only dumping site located in Nduba Sector, Gasabo District is set to be closed to pave the way for the construction of a modern landfill that is expected… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $13bn to Boost Green Transport Sector #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda is set to mobilise $13 billion in modernizing and greening transport sector up to 2050 according to the revised Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy (GGCRS) approved… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Green Growth Vs GMO Preparing for Better or Worse
In the "land of a thousand hills," as Rwanda is fondly known, the country is rich in plants and animals which makes part of the biodiversity. Rwanda is setting a precedent to the… Read more »
February 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans Urged to Back Wetlands Restoration
Rwandans have been urged to bark efforts towards restoring and effectively exploiting wetlands in the country. The call was made during World Wetlands Day (WWD) which is marked… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Rwanda: Local Innovator On 'Safe' Telehealth Platform for Women
Growing up, Aline Joyce Berabose found it hard to acquire the right information regarding sexual and reproductive health, a challenge, she says, she shared with other girls. Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Pushes for Digital Antenatal Tool 'To Prevent Deaths'
Members of parliament on January 19, urged the Ministry of Health to implement digital antenatal tools' plan in government hospitals within a year so as to follow-up pregnant… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Rwanda: Minister Mujawamariya Rallies Global Leaders to End Plastic Waste #AfricaClimateCrisis
Rwanda's Minister for the environment has called for common obligations to quickly finalise the global treaty to end plastic waste. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Invest €15 Million to Boost Fish Farming
The government will this month start implementing a €15 million five-year project to boost fish farming production. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Central Africa: Over 90,000 Trees to Be Planted On Lake Kivu Shores #AfricaClimateHope
Over 90,000 trees are set to be planted at the shores of lake Kivu along Rutsiro District axis to prevent soil erosion and also protect biodiversity in the lake. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Rwanda: Three-Week Art Exhibition to Focus On Mental Health
'Walk With Me,' an art exhibition curated by Jemima Kakizi, features a group of ten female artists who are continuing the much needed conversations around mental health through… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Rwanda: Who Is Swindling Dairy Farmers?
Milk traders who don't pay dairy farmers could soon be blacklisted according to Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB). Read more »
December 11, 2022
Rwanda: Call for Pregnant Women to Be a Priority in Fight Against Malaria - Dr Karema
Rwanda is hosting the 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), where experts and stakeholders will discuss improving health care on the continent. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Makes Case for 'Global Fund' to Help End Plastic Pollution
Rwanda is advocating a 'global multilateral fund' that will finance efforts by countries in ending plastic pollution by 2040. Read more »
December 07, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Double Budget on Biodiversity Restoration
Rwanda has committed to increase the resources and funds spent on biodiversity preservation and restoration from current 0.5-0.9 per cent to two per cent of the national GDP in… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Experts Call for Robust Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management #AfricaClimateCrisis
There is a need for strong early warning systems and capacity building to ensure fast, accurate and precise information in response to disasters, experts in disaster prevention and… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Rwanda: KIFC in New Drive to Attract Sustainable Green Investments
The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) launched its sustainable finance roadmap recently - a move intended to elevate Rwanda's sustainable green investments. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Launch Investors' Green Projects Fund at COP27
Rwanda's new fund dubbed "Green Investment Facility" which is solely dedicated to financing private investors' green projects is expected to be launched at the 27th UN climate… Read more »
October 30, 2022
Rwanda: Diets to Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of many deaths worldwide and present as an emerging global health threat to day. Also known as chronic diseases, these are… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Rwanda: Five Green Projects Rwanda Can Take to Global Carbon Market
Green projects in renewable energy, agriculture, greening, transport, waste management and forestry among others have potential to trade carbon credits on the global carbon market. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Restore Drought-Resistant Trees Amid Rising Temperatures #AfricaClimateCrisis
Researchers in Rwanda are tirelessly carrying out experiments on 20 degraded indigenous (native) tree species so as to recommend those that are resistant to drought and can… Read more »