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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
The average production of sweet potato in Rwanda was 1.186 million tonnes in 2018, according to figures from the Agriculture Ministry. File.
Business
Researchers seek to stimulate farmers’ demand for disease and pest resistant sweet potatoes seeds
Monday, November 11, 2019
Uwihanganye at her shop.
FEATURED: From samosa hawker to shopkeeper: an orphan’s tale of BDF intervention
Monday, November 11, 2019
A veterinary doctor inseminates a cow at Mulindi Agri-show grounds in 2016. Unprofessional Veterinary doctors will face punitive action from the National Veterinary Council. / File
Veterinary Council vows to track down on unprofessional doctors
Saturday, November 09, 2019
Members of the parliament during a past session. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
Lawmakers tackle hot issue regarding lost marriage records
Saturday, November 09, 2019
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FEATURED: Ecobank Rwanda Plc on 01st November 2019 launched Ryoherwa na EcobankPay Campaign
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
150 girls concluded a six-month teaching assistant programme in different schools. Courtesy photos.
Children & Education
How ‘Teaching Assistantship Project’ is inspiring girls to become educationists
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
A chinese company showcases its produtcs at the China brand show at Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy.
Business
Rwanda eyes $100 million in private investments from China
Monday, November 04, 2019
The farmers harvest between one and two tonnes of strawberry per week as they harvest twice a week. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza.
Business
Farmers make fortune from strawberry farming
Monday, November 04, 2019
The savings will help them to increase the number of pigs and afford the feeds. Michel Nkurunziza.
Business
Rural households form savings groups to maximise on pig farming
Monday, November 04, 2019
Tourists enjoy a walk on the canopy in Nyungwe National Park in Rusizi District. According to the Ministry of Environment, Rwanda has reached 30 per cent forest cover target. / Courtesy
Rwanda reaches 30% forest cover target
Saturday, November 02, 2019
Gicumbi District residents carry tree seedlings during the launch of u2018Strengthening Climate Resilience of Rural Communities in Northern Rwandau2019 project in Gicumbi District last weekend. Transparency International Rwanda yesterday launched a Rwf113.5 million project to strengthen accountability and transparency in the implementation of climate change projects in the country. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda
New project to track corruption trends in climate change initiatives
Friday, November 01, 2019
Simugomwa has increased employees from two to ten.
FEATURED: From a dejected orphan to a successful entrepreneur: the story of Simugomwa
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Some fruits and vegetables. NIRDA seeks to support firms to acquire upgraded materials to boost competitiveness as well as productivity for local and international market.
FEATURED: NIRDA launches Open Call Programme to boost competitiveness among fruits and vegetables processing firms
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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FEATURED: How access to clean water increased from 26.3 per cent in 1994 to 87.4 per cent
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
IPRC students train in mechanised farming practices. Emmanuel Ntirenganya.
Rwanda
Agric mechanisation centre of excellence in the offing
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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Rwanda to host global anti-corruption awards summit
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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Business
Female varsity students undertake taxi-moto business
Monday, October 28, 2019
The farmers recently inspired a delegation of participants who were in a regional climate change conference that took place on 15-18 October 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda. Courtesy.
Business
Rural communities seek to increase business opportunities in forestry
Monday, October 28, 2019

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