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A section of informal settlement on Mont Jali, in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

Informal settlements on Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero set for upgrade

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Businesses operating at Nyarugenge Woodshop are set to relocate to the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

Nyarugenge woodshop operators set for relocation

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
African and South Korean foreign ministers on Monday, June 1, agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, infrastructure, food security, health, climate action, peace and security.
Business

African, Korean ministers talk critical minerals, tech and trade

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Employment. Workers on duty at the Nyabisindu rehousing site on Friday, May 29. Beyond transforming the old informally settled area, the project has been a major source of employment and income opportunities for thousands of people. PHOTO/EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA.
Housing

VIDEO: Nyabisindu rehousing project creates 2,000 jobs

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda staff during a tree planting exercise. More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025-26 planting season, which began in October. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Environment

Nearly 70 million trees planted in eight months

Monday, June 01, 2026
Agriculture is the largest employer of labour, but at the same time agriculture is a great attractor for young people
Agriculture

AfDB bets on agriculture to absorb Africa’s 11m annual job seekers

Friday, May 29, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings 2026 in Brazzaville on Tuesday, May 26. Courtesy
Editorial

Africa has the capital to finance its future, now it must mobilise it

Friday, May 29, 2026
Beyond the harvest, the real work begins beneath the surface. Leaving crop residues allows the farmers to return essential nutrients to the land, mimicking the natural protection of cover crops to build organic matter, keep soil moisture and combat erosion (Photo courtesy: RICA).

Naked soil, vanishing harvests: The hidden disaster beneath uncovered fields

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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Infrastructure

Rwf3.7 billion needed for Green City land payouts

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Workers during a maize plantation where solar powered irrigation is installed. The district has also partnered with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority to expand solar-powered irrigation systems.
Agriculture

Technology boosts Kirehe’s food security drive

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Agriculture remains a key sector in Rwanda. The population is about 14 million, and agriculture contributes about 20% of GDP while employing approximately 38% of the workforce.

Why farming startups fail – and how you can avoid it

Monday, May 25, 2026
Kalisa also built two dam liners with a combined capacity of 960 cubic metres and installed rainwater harvesting tanks.
Agriculture

Kayonza farmer turns arid land into thriving pasture

Monday, May 25, 2026