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Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight. Sam Ngendahimana..
Agriculture

Researchers root for agricultural biotech to tackle food insecurity in Africa

Sunday, September 01, 2024
Finance Minister Uzziel Ndagijimana and Alain Ebobissé Chief Executive Officer of Africa50, sign the agreement in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday, May 31. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Kigali Innovation City construction to commence in September

Saturday, June 01, 2024
Seven private companies including The New Times were certified with a gold seal – the highest certificate offered in Rwanda – for their outstanding achievements in promoting gender accountability and creating gender-responsive work environments. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Private sector takes lead in championing gender equality in workplace

Saturday, May 11, 2024
An aereal view of part of the Kigali Innovation City. Courtesy
Editorial

As investment commitments rise, beware of overpromising investors

Friday, April 26, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo at the closure of UR’s CEOs and heads of organisations dinner meeting, on March 28, 2024, in Kigali (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Education

UR scales up CEO engagement to produce competent graduates

Friday, March 29, 2024
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
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
Michael C. Fairbanks, the CEO of Akagera Medicines says it has secured over Rwf16.5 billion (€12 million), a round that is expected to allow for capacity-building. Courtesy
Science

Rwandan biotech firm raises Rwf16 billion to upskill workforce

Sunday, February 04, 2024
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Education

UR students complain over lengthy academic holidays

Friday, January 12, 2024
Participants are seen here during a boot camp session of the third edition of Hanga Pitchfest, a startup pitching competition, on November 13. The top 25 startups are set to pitch their innovative solutions before judges on November 24. COURTESY PHOTOS
Technology

Hanga Pitchfest 2023: 25 startups in boot camp set to showcase solutions

Friday, November 24, 2023
The Manager of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Project, Vitumbiko Chinoko, speaks during an interview on agricultural biotechnology in Nairobi, on November 3. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Africa

Expert gives insights on GMO potential, adoption in Africa

Tuesday, November 07, 2023
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. FILE
Agriculture

Drought, pest-tolerant biotech maize gaining foothold in Africa

Wednesday, November 01, 2023