author

 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
The New Times
Rwanda
PM pledges sustained government support to farmers
Twahirwa tends to his chilli farm in Bugesera District. / Net photo
Is chilli set to become Rwanda’s top export?
Workers package vegetables and fruits for export at NAEB warehouse. / File
Agricultural exports drop by 9 per cent
Gu00e9rardine Mukeshimana, the Minister for Agriculture and Animal Resources, says Rwanda hosting the the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) headquarters will boost the countryu2019s agriculture sector. / File
Rwanda wins bid to host continental agriculture body
The Minister for Local Government, Anastase Shyaka. / File
Govt explains mayoral exits
Mayor Uwamariya (L) hands over a trophy to the best performing cooperative at a past event. Uwamariya has been Muhanga Mayor for the last four years.
More local govt exits as Muhanga District Mayor resigns
The New Times
Ngororero District vice mayors, executive secretary resign over ‘personal failings’
Pallbearers carry a coffin containing Louis Baziga's body for burial in Rusororo Cemetery in Gasabo District, September 2, 2019 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda
Rwandan murdered in Mozambique laid to rest as Kigali demands for urgent arrest of killers
Gerry van der Hulst, Managing Director of Three Mountains Learning Advisors speaks during the launch the e-learning materials on gender in agriculture on Friday. / Courtesy
e-Courses to tackle gender inequalities in agriculture
Fishermen in Lake Kivu in Rusizi District. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has announced a two-month suspension of fishing activities on the lake. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
Poachers defying fishing suspension on Lake Kivu
Gerardine Mukeshimana, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda, and Volker Wissing, Minister of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture of the Rhineland Palatinate, shake hands after signing the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday.
Rwanda, Germany in partnership to grow local wine industry
Exhibition of Potatoes during during 11th triennial African Potato Association (APA) conference in Kigali on August 26, 2019. Rwanda produces 916,000 tonnes of Irish potatoes every year. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda
Rwanda to test GM potato varieties
Potato products at an exhibition stand at Kigali Marriott Hotel yesterday. In caloric terms, Sweet potatoes contribute to 21.6 % of the total national requirements. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda
Sweet potato flour offers new prospects for agro-industry
Tomatoes are one of perishable fruits and vegetable commodities with post-harvest losses according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation. / Sam Ngendahimana
Rwf25 billion fruit market to reduce post-harvest losses
The New Times
Rwanda
Urban refugees to get health insurance
Pupils in Bugesera District being served milk. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
Schools question viability of ‘milk to all students’ programme
Patients wait for treatment at Muganza Health Center in Rusizi District. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
RSSB to phase out health insurance cards
Mothers hold their insurance cards at Gashora health centre. mutuelle de santu00e9 has been facing a funding deficit Rwf14.6 billion every year, according to data from RSSB. (File)
Rwanda
Govt increases funding for ‘mutuelle de santé’

Subscribe to The New Times E-Paper