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Some clients shopping different items ahead of festive season in Kigali, on December 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

An individual’s glimpse into Kigali’s festive celebration

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Courtesy
Environment

2023: When Rwanda took bold steps in fight against climate change

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Beekeepers have been encouraged to transition from traditional beekeeping techniques to modern practices in Kayonza district. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda

Kayonza beekeepers to benefit from new buffer zone

Monday, December 25, 2023
A view of Busaga natural forest in Muhanga District which is among the leading protected areas. Rwanda Forestry Authority has placed forests covering approximately 1,000 hectares, managed by farmers’ cooperatives. File
Environment

Rwanda: Farmers’ forests put on carbon market

Thursday, December 21, 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
Workers at Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant, at Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on December 20, 2023. The factory is due for launch on the same date. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Agriculture

Rwanda to unveil multi-billion fertiliser blending plant in Bugesera

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A tea farmer receives her cows as Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd (RMT) observes Farmers' Day by acknowledging tea farmers across its eight factories for their role in the nation's progress. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd honours tea farmers across 8 factories

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A view of the newly constructed Petrol station on Nyagatare-Gicumbi road.
Rwanda

Nyagatare: Concerns over illicit trading in fuel

Monday, December 18, 2023
Farmers have expressed concerns over a weed infestation in a water reservoir that is crucial for rice farming in Gatare and Rwabikino marshlands. PHOTOS BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture

Bugesera: Rice farmers troubled as harmful weed invades key water reservoir

Saturday, December 16, 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
Some of over 70 newly completed houses that were constructed to accommodate survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Featured

Genocide survivors in Rusizi district get new houses

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A view of Mwulire health centre that was inaugurated in May to facilitate residents to access healthcare services. Courtesy
Featured

Rwamagana: Mwulire Sector welcomes new health centre

Wednesday, December 13, 2023