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A woman inspects her fruits trees in Nyamagabe. MINAGRI has a five-year initiative to grow fruit trees across the country in a drive aimed at combatting malnutrition.
Agriculture

Ministry mulls Rwf18 billion plan to plant 6m fruit trees, fight malnutrition

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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
Residents plant bamboo trees near Rugunga drainage. File
Environment

Kigali: Three million tree planting drive targets residential, recreational zones

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers from RwanBatt1 sort scholastic materials during a handover event at Kapuri Primary School, on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital Juba on Monday, October 14. The peacekeepers, serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), took part in humanitarian efforts to uplift local communities. Photo: Davis Higiro
Africa

How Rwandan peacekeepers are helping South Sudan communities

Monday, October 14, 2024
Members of the Rotary Club of Kigali Karisimbi during a tree planting initiative at GS Apace School on Sunday, October 13. Courtesy
Environment

Rotarians join hands for tree planting initiative

Monday, October 14, 2024
Workers sort avocadoes for exports at NAEB warehouse. Avocado is among the key value chains targeted for resource mobilization, with a total investment of $143.5 million required. File
Agriculture

What $140m investment could do in Rwanda’s avocado value chain?

Friday, September 13, 2024
Kilimo Trust awarded farmers in Rubavu District on Thursday, August 29. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana
Featured

Kilimo Trust Rwanda equips Rubavu farmers with smart agriculture skills

Saturday, August 31, 2024
Equity Group, Kenya’s biggest bank by market capitalisation, has reported a 12.5 per cent growth in net profit in the first half of 2024. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group Holdings Plc reports half year profit after tax of Kshs 29.6 billion

Monday, August 12, 2024
A landscape view of the reforested area. Green Gicumbi project has rehabilitated 1,107 hectares of degraded forests in the past three years. Courtesy
Environment

What are Rwanda’s top 10 forestry conservation-related projects?

Monday, July 29, 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the UN Mission in South Sudan conducted community work, together with the local community, as well as donated scholastic materials to more than 800 pupils from Jebel Christian School in Ruri Payam in Juba Central Equatorial State, on Friday, July 19. Courtesy of RDF
Africa

PHOTOS: Rwandan peacekeepers plant fruit trees, donate scholastic material in South Sudan

Saturday, July 20, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo at the meeting that aimed to foster knowledge exchange and capacity-building crucial for advancing smart agricultural practices across the continent. Courtesy
Featured

Experts mull strategies for transforming Africa’s irrigation systems

Monday, July 08, 2024