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Inside one of irish potato collection in Nyabisindu. Consumers have voiced concerns over significant price hikes in Irish potatoes. Sam Ngendahimana

Are you as tired of costly potatoes as I am? If so, then it’s time we all go electric

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Rwandan government and SoftBank Corporation on September 24 reached a telecommunications milestone by testing SoftBank's advanced 5G communications technology in the stratosphere.
Technology

Rwanda, SoftBank deliver ‘World’s first 5G connectivity from the stratosphere’

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Women carry baskets during the celebration of the International Day for Rural Women in Gicumbi District on Sunday, October 15. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Women

Gicumbi: Celebrating International Day of Rural Women

Monday, October 16, 2023
The couple with some of the children under their care. Overwhelmed with empathy, in 2021, 33-year-old Muzabibu, and her husband, Jean Bosco Bamuririmbe, aged 40, stepped up to help the children, and their parents, living in dire conditions in Kabarondo.
Society

From poverty to patronage: How Kayonza’s ‘guardian angels’ are changing lives

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the closing workshop on the project in Kigali, on September 29. Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: FAO project helps improve Rwanda’s soil testing, productivity

Monday, October 02, 2023
Minister of Finance Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana during the celebrations as the government of Rwanda and the World Bank commemorate 60 years of one of the most fruitful collaborations on Saturday, September 30.
Rwanda

Rwanda, World Bank celebrate 60 years of strong partnership, exceptional post-Genocide journey of transformation

Saturday, September 30, 2023
RSA Chief Technology Officer George Kwizera speaks to journalists during the closing of the campaign to raise awareness among key players in the space industry . Photo: Igihe
Technology

Rwanda Space Agency official discusses priorities as body steps up awareness effort

Friday, September 29, 2023
Some of the delegates who attended the conference.
Environment

Experts root for future-oriented strategies for natural disaster reduction, response

Thursday, September 28, 2023
A women recieves the money at Umurenge SACCO Kacyiru. Rwanda's financial inclusion is at 77 per cent. Craish Bahizi
Women

Inside govt’s new plan for women’s financial inclusion

Monday, September 25, 2023
Parfait Rwaka, a Rwandan with speech and hearing impairment, works as a driver for Rwanda National Union of the Deaf but he cannot get a Rwandan driving licence because the law does not allow due to his disability. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Meet Rwaka, a deaf professional driver advocating for change in law governing traffic

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Miners during their activities at a mimning site in Rurindo District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED - The silent ecological tragedy: Artisanal mining and ecosystem degradation

Friday, September 15, 2023
Visitors during a guided tour of the project where women are doing farming through a solar -powered irrigation scheme in Ngoma District. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Rural women make use of solar-powered irrigation under UN agencies support

Thursday, September 14, 2023