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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Foodstuff vendors at Kimisagara market in Nyarugenge District. The food system involves the primary production of food, food services, consumption, and disposal. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Agriculture
Rwanda to build resilient, sustainable food systems with circular business models
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Candidates sit the National Examination at Group Scolaire Shyorongi on July 26. According to the Ministry of Education at least 105,000 students are yet to report to their respective schools. Courtesy
Education
Over 100,000 students have not reported back to school
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
An electric car at a charging station at Kigali Convention Centre on March 30, 2021. Total adoption of electric vehicles and related solutions in Rwanda will require up to $900 million. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda
Five green projects Rwanda can take to global carbon market
Monday, October 24, 2022
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Business
COP27: Greenpreneurs decry funding gap
Monday, October 24, 2022
Workers at Kigali Leather Ltd in Bugesera District. A modern factory able to produce 900,000 shoes per month is being constructed in Kigali’s Special Economic Zone. Photo: File.
Business
Industrial unit producing 900,000 shoes monthly in the offing
Monday, October 24, 2022
People wade through a flooded street in Kigali. METEO alerted tha some parts of Southern and Eastern Provinces have experienced rainfall deficit in the previous period .File
Environment
10-day rainfall deficit expected in parts of Southern, Eastern provinces
Monday, October 24, 2022
Cyclists ride bicycles in Kigali. Officials say a master plan for non-motorised transport in the City of Kigali is being developed and will be complete by June next year. Photo: Craish Bahizi
Technology
City of Kigali mulls master plan for non-motorised transport
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Gishanda Fish Farm that is equipped with the latest recirculating aquaculture system was inaugurated on Wednesday, October 18. All photos: Courtesy.
Rwanda
Rwf2bn invested in tilapia fish farming
Thursday, October 20, 2022
ENGIE Energy Access services showcased at Global Off-Grid Solar Forum. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
ENGIE Energy pledges connection of more households to off-grid solar energy
Thursday, October 20, 2022
City officials say they are in talks with the World Bank to secure funding for the implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
City explains delays in rollout of bus lanes
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A farmer in his wheat plantation in Burera District. According to Janvier Gasasira, an investor who took over the factory through auction, at least $10 million are needed in financing to revive and upgrade the wheat processing facility. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture
Rwf10bn needed to revamp stalled wheat factory
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Ernest Nsabimana, the Minister for infrastructure during a guided tour of the exhibition atthe Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2022 in Kigali from October 18. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Limited funds derail efforts to scale up off-grid solar energy-Experts
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Some Impala at Akagera National Park. According to the new report, the world has recorded an average 69 per cent decline in global wildlife populations between 1970 and 2018. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Tourism
Wildlife: How Rwanda is faring amid global decline in wild populations
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture
Scientists banking on GM crop varieties to lift cassava industry
Monday, October 17, 2022
Workers in a youth owned factory that produces environment friendly briquettes. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Business
Regional business body roots for $1billion youth fund
Monday, October 17, 2022
Faustin Munyazikwiye, Rwandan climate negotiator, who is Deputy Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment
COP27: Rwanda outlines priorities for climate summit
Monday, October 17, 2022
People with disabilities during a meeting at Nyarugunga Sector. According to the new report, over 290,000 people with disabilities are uncategorized. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Over 290,000 people with disabilities uncategorised -- study
Friday, October 14, 2022
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation. According to farmers, yields are likely to be low in farming season A if rains continue to be minimal. Photo: File.
Agriculture
Food prices will keep increasing if rains remain low, warn farmers
Monday, October 10, 2022

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