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Illustration highlighting the role of biodiversity as a foundation for business, competitiveness, and economic resilience. Courtesy of UNDP (AI Image)

Nature is business: how biodiversity standards can secure Rwanda’s economic future

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
At least 5,396 tea farmers in the district are expected to benefit from the initiative designed to transform farming practices, raise incomes, and strengthen Rwanda’s position in the premium tea market. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Farmer training lifts tea quality prospects under Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A farmers works in his maize plantation in Karenge Sector Rwamagana District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Soil is Africa’s hidden growth asset

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The awarding ceremony was held alongside the University of Rwanda Career Forum Network on Friday, March 27, at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV).
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Over 50 UR student-led start-ups win Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund grants to scale innovation

Monday, March 30, 2026
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, during a tree planting exercise at the joint celebration of the International Day of Forests, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day on Saturday, March 28.
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Environment minister renews call for water, forest protection 

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Klaus Schick, CNG Project Development Director at Gasmeth speaks at the CNG Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Compressed Natural Gas forum highlights Gasmeth’s plan for Rwanda’s energy future

Friday, March 27, 2026
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr. Olivier Kamana and Professor Toby Peters, Executive Director of ACES during the signing ceremony in Kigali on March 26. Courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: ACES and MINAGRI partner to unlock Rwanda’s cold chain infrastructure and agricultural markets

Friday, March 27, 2026
A view of Mombasa port in Kenya.

Is Africa set to seize the moment as the global trade order is rewritten?

Friday, March 27, 2026
A hotel room in Kigali.

Misnamed and misleading: Calling it a lodge doesn’t make it one

Friday, March 27, 2026
I&M Bank headquarters in Nyarugenge District.
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I&M Bank Rwanda records 24% net profit rise, assets reach Rwf1.1 trillion in 2025

Friday, March 27, 2026
Minister of Environment Bernadette Arakwiye speaks during a UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference on March 24. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
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Rwanda eyes regional hub status in sustainable cooling and cold-chain systems

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Traffic jams are becoming an increasingly problematic issue in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What is the outlook for urban mobility in Kigali?

Wednesday, March 25, 2026