Rwanda: EDCL promotes diversified power generation strategy

 The Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) is calling for a diversified power generation strategy to ease access to electricity and increase the country's generation capacity.   This was highlighted by the company’s managing director, Emmanuel Kamanzi, who said diversifying power generation would ensure that more Rwandans access on-grid and off-grid power sources.   According to The New Times, Kamanzi was speaking during the launch of Mobisol's new.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Rwanda achieves electricity connection milestone

 According to the Rwandan prime minister, Anastase Murekezi, government has over the last seven years made remarkable progress in connecting people to electricity.   Speaking in Parliament, Murekezi said the number of Rwandans connected to power has increased from 10.8% in 2010 to the current 34.5%, the New Times reported.   He said: "Currently, we have 208.36MWof hydro power and 98.68MW from solar, methane gas, peat and generators. In the last seven years, we.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Police light more villages with solar energy

 One of the many community development activities that Rwanda National Police (RNP) is currently engaged in as part of the ‘Police Week 2017’, is to connect at least one village with solar home systems, in each of the 30 districts across the country.   On Friday, Kirebe Village in Rwimiyaga Sector, Nyagatare District, and Cyabuti Village of Suti Cell, Mugano Sector in Nyamagabe District were added to the growing number of households that have so far been.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Africa: TVET Engineering Students Design Prototype Solar Car

 A group of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) engineering students from Kicukiro District have built a three-seater solar-powered prototype car that they hope can be a solution to the effects of global warming due to gas emissions.   The 10 students, from Sinhgad Technical Education Society-Rwanda (STES Rwanda), are hopeful that the model car is the beginning of locally-made vehicles that can use solar energy.   The advantages of the solar car,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Habineza pledges to boost infrastructure development

 Democratic Green Party of Rwanda flag bearer Frank Habineza has said he will improve all roads connecting Rwanda and Burundi to ensure citizens of both countries enhance cooperation and trade easily.   Habineza said this yesterday while campaigning in the districts of Gisagara and Ruhango of the Southern Province.   “We realised that you need modern roads here, we will build asphalt roads connecting your communities to Burundi through Ngozi and other roads to.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Construction Permit Norms Eased in Kigali

 Gone are the days when people wait for months on end for a much-needed building or construction permit. Instead, applicants will now get it ASAP, maybe in just a day.   In line with easing doing business and improving service delivery, City of Kigali and Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), in collaboration with Rwanda Investment Climate Reform Program (RICRP3) of the World Bank Group, have upgraded and migrated from the current online Construction Management Information.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Rwanda: Hygebat Quality Construction Works, Contributing to Rwanda's Evolving Skyline

 Société d'Hydraulique, Génie Civil et Bâtiment (HYGEBAT) was established in 1995 to operate in the construction industry. Since then the company has gained very solid experience in this field and has won the confidence of many owners and or potential developers. With headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda, the company is involved in the fields of; building, civil engineering and hydraulics.   Thanks to the experience and professionalism of the company,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Rwanda: NISR Training Centre Will Improve Quality of Statistics, Officials Say

 A Rwf7 billion statistical training centre that's under construction at the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) headquarters in Nyarugenge District will significantly impact on the quality of the country's data collection, analysis and management across different sectors, officials have said.   Yusuf Murangwa, the General Director of NISR, told The New Times this week that the six-storey complex, whose construction works started in July last year, is.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Africa shows rising interest in green building design

 The UNEP Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative attributed 30% of annual carbon emissions to the global building sector. In response to this and the commitments made by numerous states to reduce their carbon emissions in line with the Paris accord, green building design has become integral in the design and construction of buildings in many parts of the world, as well as in Africa.   Over the last six years – in particular - there has been significant uptake.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

RwandAir Opens New Hub in Benin as Rwanda Builds New Airport

 Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir on Tuesday launched its regional hub in Benin to  effectively serve Western and Central Africa.   RwandAir route to Cotonou-Benin was opened in 2016 connecting Rwanda to West Africa adding to already established routes including; Douala, Accra, Libreville, Abidjan and Lagos.   According to RwandAir officials,Cotonou is already a vibrant trade hub in Western Africa. It is also expected to boost tourism between Rwanda.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Rwanda concludes agreement for new Bugesera Airport

 With the backing of the African Legal Support Facility, the Government of Rwanda has taken a concrete step toward becoming a transportation hub for the East African region with the signing of a Concession Agreement for the construction and operation of Bugesera International Airport. Kigali is being positioned to become a nerve center for business, travel, and shipping in the sub-region.   The agreement was signed on behalf of the Government of Rwanda by the Minister of.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017

Stunning treehouse retreat in Rwanda sets a new standard for ecotourism

 Rwanda’s unbelievable Bisate Lodge is a stunning example of how to build in a natural landscape without causing harm. Constructed into an eroded volcanic cone, the pod-like villas, which were designed by Johannesburg-based architect Nick Plewman, are surrounded by lush forest with views of the volcanic landscape.The lodge is part of an effort to honor the local culture while restoring the indigenous forest.   Designed to pay homage to the Rwandan culture and natural.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 9th August 2017