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Packages of rice produce collected during the haverst time in Bugesera District. Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year. Courtesy
Agriculture

Analysing Rwanda’s key crop yields in 2023

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
The Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) is scheduled to tip off on February 9, 2024. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

Rwanda Basketball League: Five key things to watch in the 2024 season

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Rwanda’s Basketball women's team players celebrate a crucial victory, after beating Uganda 66-61 in a tense quarterfinal clash at BK Arena, and qualifying to the semifinals of the FIBA Women’s Afrobasket on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Basketball

2023: Yet another remarkable year for Rwandan basketball

Friday, December 22, 2023
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Thursday, December 14, 2023
CAF President Patrice Motsepe awards player of the year to Victor Osimhen of Nigeria during the 2023 CAF Awards held in Marrakech, Morocco on 11 December 2023©Nour Aknajja/BackpagePix
Football

Osimhen named African player of the year

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. RAB revealed that more 1,050 hectares will be added to the small-scale irrigation scheme using solar power next year. File
Environment

Rwanda: Phasing out fossil fuel in irrigation amid COP28 climate talks

Friday, December 08, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya during a presentation in a session during the ongoing 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Women bear the brunt of climate change in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali and Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank during the signing of the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
Featured

European Investment Bank, Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Sunday, December 03, 2023
The financial year 2022-2023 was characterised by an increase in prices of services and goods, particularly foodstuff and fuel, which contributed to an increase in import bills and the cost of living. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Economy

Six key highlights in central bank report

Friday, December 01, 2023
The New Times

Lessening the blow of climate-related loss and damage

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Singida Big Stars striker Meddie Kagere with the ball. Courtesy
Football

Singida’s Kagere relieved after breaking 10-game goal drought

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
One of over 6,000 houses damaged by disasters in Rubavu District in Rwanda in May, 2023. The disasters also claimed 135 lives, livestock, and many hectares of plantations were washed away. File photo
Environment

EAC to approach COP28 as bloc with one voice, recommits to food security

Saturday, November 25, 2023