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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
A banana plantation that was attacked by Panama disease in Kayonza District in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File
Agriculture

Agric biotechnology could save banana varieties ravaged by Panama disease - experts

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024
Rose Mukankomeje, the Director of Higher Education Council.(File)
Education

32 varsity students’ innovations to be linked to investors

Monday, May 08, 2023
Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. RAB has already Confined trials for GM cassava and potato to grow the varieties that can resist on pests. Courtesy
Agriculture

Scientists push for GMO seeds as pests threaten crops

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Digital tools deployed by IITA are helping to effectively monitor and manage BXW, the most devastating banana disease (Photo by IITA).
Featured

How digital tools help tackle ravaging banana disease

Sunday, November 27, 2022
Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture

Scientists banking on GM crop varieties to lift cassava industry

Monday, October 17, 2022
Food section of Kimironko Market Kigali - Photo Luqman Mahoro

The highs and lows of feeding the ‘land of a thousand hills’

Monday, August 01, 2022
The New Times

How is Rwanda faring in agricultural bio-technology?

Monday, June 27, 2022
The DASH diet is rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Photo/Net
Wellness

DASH diet: Healthy eating to control blood pressure

Monday, May 30, 2022
The New Times

'Umuneza’ alcoholic drink removed from market over harmful effects

Friday, December 31, 2021
Beetrootand watermelon are said to help lower high blood pressure, among other things. Photo/Net

Foods that will help lower blood pressure

Sunday, December 12, 2021