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President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the session on Measuring the Green Wealth of Africa in Baku on November 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Africa’s climate renaissance: Building resilience through COP29

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
John Rwangombwa, the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), explains the reasons behind lending rate decisions to parliamentarians on November 18
Economy

Central bank governor Rwangombwa explains lending rate decisions to parliamentarians

Monday, November 18, 2024
From Canada to Kigali, Melku Gebrekristos shares her journey of turning a passion for ice lollies into a thriving business.
Rwanda

Frozen delights: Eritrean-Canadian entrepreneur on transforming excess fruit into tasty treats

Sunday, November 17, 2024
BK Foundation, in collaboration with iDebate Rwanda, kicked off the second edition of the Money Makeover Challenge on November 16
Rwanda

Teaching financial literacy to young minds: A look at 2nd Money Makeover Challenge

Sunday, November 17, 2024
A landscape view of Rugando area in Kigali. Land titles have become a reliable tool for financial transactions, with over 139,700 plots mortgaged for loans totalling $17 billion (approximately Rwf23 trillion) in the country. Photo courtesy
Rwanda

Over 139,000 land parcels mortgaged for $17bn loans

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources officially launched Rwanda’s first-ever Mechanisation Hub in Kayonza District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor collaborate to establish Rwanda's first 'Mechanisation Hub' in Kayonza

Friday, November 15, 2024
A tomato farmer packages his produce for the market. Rwanda's agricultural sector continues to lag behind regional averages, with productivity levels three to six times lower than those of the most productive neighboring countries. Photo Courtesy   
Agriculture

How Rwanda can boost agricultural productivity

Friday, November 15, 2024
Telesphore Ndabamenye, RAB's Director General says Rwanda is reducing dependence on rain-fed agriculture.
Agriculture

Experts warn against reliance on rain-fed agriculture

Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Rwanda

RICA Seed Center graduates first cohort of Rwandan seed professionals in Seed Technology and Business

Thursday, November 14, 2024
A photo of the closing with trainees holding their certificates (Photo by Prince Emmanuel Mwenimana)

Gardens for Health International (GHI) empowers leaders to combat child malnutrition

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Agricultural expert working on new varieties of potatoes grown in a greenhouse in the Musanze District. FSD Africa and Shortlist project that Africa’s green economy could generate up to 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 

Africa’s growth potential and the promise of a green economy

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Nine Rwandan private exporters, through the Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Wagura Amasoko project,  recently received new refrigerated trucks. Photo Courtesy 
Agriculture

Rwanda targets $2bn from agric exports in 5 years

Monday, November 11, 2024