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Environment Minister Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya speaks to journalists on the biosafety bill that chiefly seeks to regulate GMOs in Rwanda, on August 2, 2023, at Parliamentary buildings in Kigali. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Agriculture

Minister Mujawamariya sheds light on move to embrace GMOs

Friday, August 04, 2023
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri delivers remarks during the opening of the meeting in Kigali on Monday, July 31. Courtesy

Only 37% of farmers use quality seeds - Agric Minister

Monday, July 31, 2023
The law establishing Value Added Tax was passed by the Lower House on July 20. Craish Bahizi
Law

MPs propose ‘adequate’ VAT reward to consumers as law is passed

Sunday, July 23, 2023
An agric expert works in multiplication center in Musanze District. The government has taken a step towards regulating genetically modified organisms with the introduction of a new draft law governing biosafety. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture

Rwanda introduces new biosafety bill to regulate GMOs

Monday, July 17, 2023
Foodstuff vendors at Kimisagara market in Nyarugenge District. Rwanda’s consumer prices increased by 13.7 per cent in June, at a decelerating pace from 14.1 per cent recorded in May.Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s consumer prices rise to 13.7% in June

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Women

Entrepreneur on finding niche, empowering women, and the potential of recycling in farming

Thursday, July 06, 2023
Kabazungu residents, Musanze Sector, attend Inteko z’Abaturage' or Citizen Assemblies which takes place every Tuesday, across the country.
Agriculture

Musanze: Farmers seek improved potato seeds to boost livelihoods

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses journalists while releasing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the first quarter of 2023, on Monday, June 19. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwf14bn to be invested in grain strategic reserve

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Farmers drying maize produce at a collection center in Rwamagana. East African Business CounciL, revealed that there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region. File
Agriculture

EABC discusses regional food insecurity response plan

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The New Times

Rwanda’s tax reforms: we listen, government tells citizens

Monday, April 24, 2023
Traders in the City of Kigali have been fined for unreasonably increasing the prices of maize, Irish potatoes, and rice. Photo Courtesy
Business

Kigali: Traders fined for hiking food prices

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
The New Times
Economy

Rwanda waives VAT on maize flour, rice to help tame food price inflation

Wednesday, April 19, 2023