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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
A weather station of Rwanda Meteorology Agency
Environment
A look at weather forecast for August
Tea farmers harvest crops in Gicumbi District, where they say agricultural planning has improved thanks to accurate, locally tailored weather forecasts from a community-managed meteorological station.
Agriculture
How tea farmers are using local weather data to boost productivity
Workers on duty at Asantii & Pink Mango Garment Factory in Kigali. Rwanda’s unemployment rate dropped to 13.4% in the second quarter of 2025, down from 16.8% during the same period in 2024, according to a Labour Force Survey released by NISR on July 29. File.
Economy
Unemployment rate drops to 13.4% in quarter two
Cross-border cargo trucks transport goods from Dar es salaam to Kigali. File
Business
Businesses welcome Rwanda–Tanzania ports agreement
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Infrastructure
Over 150 properties set for compensation as industrial parks take shape
RDB penalized 206 bars and entertainment venues in Kigali with closures and fines following a citywide inspection that revealed widespread breaches of hospitality and nightlife regulations.
Business
Seven reasons why 200 bars, other businesses were sanctioned
Food and live animals made up the largest share of Rwanda’s exports, accounting for 24.79 per cent.
Economy
Domestic exports up 11% in first quarter 2025
High school teachers invigilate exams at GS Remera Protestant in Kigali. Secondary school head teachers are preparing to recruit new staff and assess current workforce needs ahead of the new learning pathways starting this September. Photo: file
Education
Are schools ready for Rwanda’s new learning pathways?
Over 200 bars in Kigali have been sanctioned after a joint inspection by Rwanda National Police and City of Kigali authorities found 206 establishments violating hospitality and entertainment regulations.
Rwanda
Kigali: Over 200 bars sanctioned for violating regulations
Delegates pose for a group photo during the Pan-African Media Councils Summit held on July 14 in Arusha, Tanzania.
Rwanda
Rwanda Media Commission gets seat on continental body
The government plans to provide 102,000 grafted macadamia seedlings through a new subsidy program.
Agriculture
Macadamia farmers to get 100,000 seedlings under new subsidy
A a vendor who deals in chicken and fish at Nyabugogo market. Photos by Kellya Keza
Economy
What’s behind soaring meat prices?
The Agakiriro workshops in Gisozi have been prone to fire outbreaks over the years. The last incident occurred on May 30. Photo by Kellya Keza
Business
Carpentry businesses in Gisozi to relocate to Special Economic Zone
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Business
Govt to expropriate residents from four industrial parks
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Crime
City of Kigali official arrested over corruption
Sawdust has long been discarded and burned as waste in Rwanda.
Sawdust users in Rwanda look to imports as demand soars
Patients at Masaka Hospital. Rwanda is exploring the creation of a special insurance scheme to cover unpaid hospital bills for vulnerable patients. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health
Unpaid medical bills prompt rethink on needy patient support
At least 112 kilometres of drainage infrastructure have been identified as urgent priorities across Kigali to be rehabilitated.
Infrastructure
Over 100km of drainage to be built in Kigali

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