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Members of the Senate during a Plenary Sitting on Wednesday, August 10. Courtesy

Senators seek pension access for former Rwandan workers in Burundi

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Pedestrians wade through a flooded wetland in Kigali on January 28, 2020. more than 745,000 hectares of agricultural land in Rwanda potentially loses its topsoil every year . File

Experts weigh in on soil erosion-induced losses

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April. According to the State of Soil Erosion Control in Rwanda May 2022, more than 745,000 hectares of agricultural land in Rwanda are potentially eroded every year.Courtesy

How soil erosion is posing a threat on food security

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Farmers try to salvage some of their rice produce washed away by floods in Nyagatare District in 2019. According to the report, more than 745,000 hectares of agricultural land is potentially eroded every year.

Rwanda loses over Rwf800bn annually due to soil erosion –new report

Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Local coders during a skills development workshop facilitated by a trainer from startup Andela Rwanda. Africau2019s innovation and tech ecosystem have flourished over the past few years.

While global investments fall, African startups continue their mountainous rise

Monday, August 08, 2022
Jean de Dieu Kwizera, a beekeeper in Gasabo District. Beekeepers reckon that one of the ways to increase honey production is producing eco-friendly pesticides.

Beekeepers weigh in on how to boost honey production

Monday, August 08, 2022
A landscape view of former Gikondo industrial park after demolishing properties to conserve wetlands in Kigali in 2020. Under the Kigali City Wetland Master Plan, 3,888 hectares are reserved for conservation. According to the new study, the city has about 37 interconnected wetlands with a total area of about 9,160 hectares.

Study: Kigali City wetlands could generate over $155m annually

Monday, August 08, 2022
A mother with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital on December 25, 2019.

Child naming: Is the trend changing for Rwandan names?

Monday, August 08, 2022
James Bazatsinda, the president of Mako Sharks Swimming Club giving instructions to swimmers during a session on Saturday at Green Hills Academy.

Swimming body in new drive to prepare future athletes

Monday, August 08, 2022
Remote work is consistently touted as the best way for workers to feel mentally and physically well. Photo/Net

Remote work and learning have great benefits, but at what cost?

Sunday, August 07, 2022
Carambolau2019s skin is edible and the flesh has a mild, sour flavour that makes it popular in a number of dishes. Photo/Net

Carambola fruit: Benefits and risks

Sunday, August 07, 2022
Visitors tour e-waste recycling and dimantling facility in Bugesera District.Rwanda and ARISE IIP have entered into a joint venture to develop Bugesera special economic zone. File

Why joint venture to develop Bugesera special economic zone is timely

Sunday, August 07, 2022