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The government recently launched a Rwf 360 billion project to construct 215 kilometres of tarmac roads that will improve internal connectivity . Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure

What you need to know about construction of 215km of tarmac roads in provinces

Sunday, April 06, 2025
Menopause is the state when the monthly period of a woman stops. This usually happens between 50 to 55 years of age.

From periods to post-menopause: A look at challenges, strategies for a better transition

Thursday, March 06, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists as RSSB Chief Executive officer Regis Rugemanshuro looks on on December 2, 2024. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Pension contributions: Gov’t to spend Rwf45bn more for public servants

Friday, February 21, 2025
The plenary sitting of the Senate approved the report of the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on its assessment of the government’s actions in supplying agricultural inputs to farmers. Courtesy
Agriculture

Senators urge payment of Rwf22bn owed to subsidy agro-dealers

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Workers inside a green house in which they grow new varieties of sweet potatoes in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Govt steps up fight against certified seed shortages

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Farmers cultivate cassava in Rulindo District. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops. Courtesy
Environment

Farmers shift to short-cycle crops amidst minimal rains

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A farmer inspects her sweet potatoes. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops such as sweet potatoes, beans, and cassava.
Environment

Farmers look to resilient crops as poor rains threaten harvests

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
A view of a wheat farm on terraces in Gakenke District. The six-year project is also contributing in increasing the agricultural produce.
Featured

How REMA’s project built resilience to climate change in two districts

Monday, October 07, 2024
Kenya reintroduces broad bean farming to boost food, nutritional security. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya reintroduces broad bean farming to boost food, nutritional security

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Residents and security officers during an irrigation exercise in Gatsibo. Rwanda’s agriculture sector is expected to achieve over 6 per cent annual growth. Courtesy
Agriculture

NST2: How govt plans to drive agriculture forward

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Minister Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri visits a maize plantation during World Food Day. The Government has allocated Rwf54.2 billion for subsidies on mineral fertilisers, and seeds in Kayonza in 2023. File
Agriculture

Govt earmarks over Rwf54bn for fertilisers, seeds

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Rwanda's Minister of Local Government, Jean Claude Musabyimana, officially launches the Fortified Whole Grain Alliance (FWGA) in Kigali, on Tuesday, September 3. With him are David Kamau (FWGA), Roy Steiner, Peiman Milani, and Betty Kibaara of the Rockefeller Foundation. Courtesy photo
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PRESS RELEASE: Fortified Whole Grain Alliance sets new ambitious target to combat malnutrition, drive sustainable food systems

Wednesday, September 04, 2024