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Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year, in Rwanda. On February 21, 2024, the country enacted legislation governing biosafety, aimed at ensuring the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) food in the country.
Agriculture

Six things to know as Rwanda promulgates GMO law

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Cross border cargo trucks transport goods from Tanzania to Rwanda.The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) remains concerned about the risks posed by disruptions in the Red Sea on international commodity prices. (File Photo)
Economy

Red Sea disruption risks on inflation persist despite slowdown – experts

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: KIFC, a beacon of financial sector stability, progress in the region

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The second edition of the Sports on Wheels tournament will take place at BK Arena on March 2. Organisers have said that the preparations are into the final stages. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Preps for 'Sports on Wheels' tournament in high gear

Monday, February 26, 2024
Workers sort new cassava varieties at a RAB station in Huye District. Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to ensure they are handled, transferred, and used safely. Photo Courtesy
Law

Rwanda finally passes law on GMOs: What next?

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The New Times

South Africa's foreign policy: A disquieting dissonance

Monday, February 26, 2024
Dr Vincent Ndayiragije, a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics at King Faisal Hospital
Health

Geriatrics expert weighs in on unique care of elderly patients

Monday, February 26, 2024
Graduated teachers pose for a group photo with officials during the event.
Featured

FEATURED: Over 3900 teachers complete professional courses in innovative teaching Mathematics, Science, and Inclusive Education

Monday, February 26, 2024
The government has launched a $300 million (Rwf382 billion) relief project that aims to deploy various measures to mitigate flooding along the Mukungwa River. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Govt launches Rwf382b project to combat Mukungwa river flooding

Monday, February 26, 2024
L-R: Moses Katusime, General Counsel and Secretary; Richard Kabano, Sales Manager; Paola Musoni, Head of Real Estate at RSSB; and Alain Tuyishime, Marketing and Communications Manager at UDL, display the award in London, UK.
Featured

UDL's Vision City Phase 2 wins global acclaim for sustainable housing

Sunday, February 25, 2024
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake jolted southern Türkiye and Syria at midnight on February 6, 2023, followed by a 7.7-magnitude one the next afternoon. In Türkiye, the quakes devastated 11 provinces, killing more than 53,000 people and displacing millions.​
International

Recovery from 2023 Türkiye earthquakes faces many difficulties, says Hatay mayor

Sunday, February 25, 2024
Grace Muzila, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism,
Africa

Botswana mulls plan to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Friday, February 23, 2024