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Cynthia Umutoniwabo, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder at Loopa, secured Rwf 50 million after winning the 2023 edition of Hanga Pitchfest 23. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Technology

A look at Hanga Pitchfest progress through the eyes of past winners

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
(L-R): CEO of OCP Africa, Mohamed Anouar Jamali, Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), Anass Khanchoufi, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at MINAGRI, Patrick Karangwa, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze observe fertiliser samples during the official launch of the Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023.The newly launched factory has an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers.
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s new fertiliser plant could boost agriculture

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente meets with Dr. Anouar Jamali, CEO OCP AFRICA in Kigali on Wednesday, December 20. Courtesy
Agriculture

Moroccan fertiliser firm eyes more investments in Rwanda's agric sector

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: How FAO Rwanda supports increased production, decent jobs for youth in agribusiness

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Thursday, December 14, 2023
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. RAB revealed that more 1,050 hectares will be added to the small-scale irrigation scheme using solar power next year. File
Environment

Rwanda: Phasing out fossil fuel in irrigation amid COP28 climate talks

Friday, December 08, 2023
The Lower Chamber of Parliament on December 4 passed a bill governing bio-safety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). COURTESY
Rwanda

Parliament passes bill governing GMOs

Monday, December 04, 2023
Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali and Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank during the signing of the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
Featured

European Investment Bank, Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank and Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali after signing the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
Agriculture

European Bank, BK announce €100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Saturday, December 02, 2023
The New Times

Lessening the blow of climate-related loss and damage

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the Kigali Economic Forum on Monday, November 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Africa

Regional approach key to Africa’s devt- PM Ngirente

Tuesday, November 28, 2023