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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
Residents in the area, call for action on the matter and urge local authorities to address the increasing baboon population in Nyagatare.
Environment

Nyagatare: Residents concerned over baboon threats in the city

Friday, February 16, 2024
Some residents jogging at Nyarutarama running track in Gasabo District. The 2.4 kilometers long track aims to revolutionize the sporting experience and promote physical fitness in Kigali. Courtesy

Who owns the streets of Kigali? Embracing non-motorized modes of transport

Thursday, February 15, 2024
The New Times

AI Breakthrough Isn't Entirely Bad News for Developing Economies in Africa

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
RSSB Chief Benefits Officer, Dr Regis Hitimana, speaks at the closure of the five-day workshop on occupational safety and health on February 9, 2024, in Kigali (Photo courtesy of RSSB)
Featured

FEATURED: RSSB steps up occupational safety and health compliance campaign

Monday, February 12, 2024
Workers on duty at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Safeguarding workers and communities through occupational health

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) has urged the discontinuation of using paper bags and non-biodegradable sacks for packaging meat countrywide. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

RICA warns against using paper bags for meat packaging

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Inside Nyabugogo modern abattoir in Kigali
Economy

Why animals should not be stressed before slaughter

Monday, January 22, 2024
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Security

PHOTOS: A peek into the operations, lifestyle of Police service dogs

Sunday, January 21, 2024
Zipline's drone delivering blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Minister Paula Ingabire told delegates that the use of technology can revolutionise healthcare provision for people in need. Courtesy
Technology

ICT Minister on why Zipline, AI matter for Rwanda’s healthcare

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Chaste Uwihoreye, a clinical psychologist and Country Director at Uyisenga ni Imanzi inititive organization speaks to trainees on mental health
Health

Navigating the complexities of adolescents’ mental health

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Rwanda FDA has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns.
Health

Food and Drug Authority recalls Kenyan medicine on local market

Friday, January 05, 2024