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A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2. File

A partnership to grow Rwanda’s green economy

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
A farm facilitator helps Jeannette Gahongayire tend to her jackfruit trees in Murama, Kayonza District.
Agriculture

Kayonza: How irrigated fruit farming transformed livelihoods in a drought prone region

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
A medic takes care of a patient at King Faisal Hospital. Scientists are increasingly alarmed by the growing threat of zoonotic diseases—infections that jump from animals to humans. File
Health

Covid, Mpox, bird flu, MVD: Why viruses jump from animals to humans

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Workers carry sacks of fertilizer at Rwanda Fertilizer Company firm in Bugesera Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.1% in third quarter 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Residents clear mud and sand from Giciye River in Ngororero District after heavy rainfall. Photo: File.
Environment

Govt mulls new model to safeguard Giciye power plants from floods

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Officials during the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2024 in Morroco. Courtesy

A new era of growth and inclusion for Africa’s financial industry

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Farmers collect their tomato produce in Remera Sector, Ngomba District. SMEs have called on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund to finance agro-processing projects.
Economy

What Rwandan SMEs expect from $10bn AfCFTA Fund in 2025

Monday, December 16, 2024
UR graduates during a graduation ceremony in October 2024. The University of Rwanda recently announced the decision to reinstate its four-year undergraduate degree programmes. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Industry pushes for 'tech transfer strategy' as UR reverts to 4-year degree programmes

Monday, December 16, 2024
Rwanda is set to reduce post-harvest losses in the country’s maize value chain by improving storage and drying facilities. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda boosts maize drying, storage facilities to cut post-harvest losses

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses teachers during national Teacher’s Day celebrations on Friday, December 13. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Education

PM Ngirente applauds teachers for driving Rwanda’s development, shaping future

Saturday, December 14, 2024
Residents in Rukara sector, Kayonza District are calling for urgent action on dilapidated roads which are affecting their daily activities
Infrastructure

Kayonza: residents urge govt to repair two critical roads

Friday, December 13, 2024
Officials during the groundbreaking event to construct the post-harvest centres in Kigali on Tuesday, December 10. Courtesy
Agriculture

New project promises to cut 20% of chili, onion harvest loss

Wednesday, December 11, 2024