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Residents of Rubavu during a meeting with the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, who reassured them that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Security

Rubavu: Residents assured of safety as authorities crack down on ‘criminal gang’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
According to MINAGRI, maize production volume is estimated to be 446,460 metric tons, compared to 390,879 metric tons estimated in the same season of 2023. File
Agriculture

Gov’t highlights major plans to boost food crops production

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Workers sort green beans for exprort in January. The agricultural sector contributed 27 per cent to the economy. Photo: Chelsea Nkubito
Economy

Rwanda's economy grew 8.2% in 2023

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rugezi wetland in Burera District has registered an increase in grey-crowned crane population following its restoration. Courtesy
Environment

Rugezi wetland records surge in grey-crowned crane population

Monday, March 11, 2024
Prime Minister Dr. Ngirente meets with Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, in Kigali on Thursday, March 7. Courtesy
Environment

PM Ngirente meets with Green Climate Fund boss to enhance collaboration

Friday, March 08, 2024
Women drying chilli produce in Bugesera District. The new report has revealed that women own more agricultural land than men in Rwanda. File
Women

Women own more agricultural land than men in Rwanda - report

Friday, March 08, 2024
A young girl and women chair a discussion during a goal-setting meeting in Gashoro Village, Rwerere Sector, Burera District. 
Featured

Promoting women's involvement in community development: Spark's impact on women's empowerment, participation 

Friday, March 08, 2024
Agric workers sorting a new Irish potato variety that is grown in a greenhouse in Kinigi Sector in Musanze District. Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the country. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Health

Inside Rwanda's biosafety law set to regulate GMOs

Monday, March 04, 2024
Delegates during the launch of a $62.89 million project to boost smallholder farmer's agriculture exports, on March 1. Photos by Jean Pierre Mazimpaka
Agriculture

NAEB launches $63m project to boost smallholder farmer's agri-exports

Saturday, March 02, 2024
Zambia President, Hakainde Hichilema addresses delegates at Norrsken House during his state visit in Rwanda last year. President Hicchilema on Thursday declared a national state of disaster and emergency to enable a rapid response to the prolonged drought in the country. File photo
Africa

Zambia declares state of disaster due to drought

Friday, March 01, 2024
A veterinarian conducts artificial insemination at former ISAR's farm in Bugesera District. The University of Rwanda (UR) has announced significant reforms, including the establishment of a dedicated College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Production and sciences that will be set in Nyagatare District. Sam Ngendahimana
Education

University of Rwanda reforms: Why new college of veterinary medicine will be set up

Friday, March 01, 2024
Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year, in Rwanda. On February 21, 2024, the country enacted legislation governing biosafety, aimed at ensuring the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) food in the country.
Agriculture

Six things to know as Rwanda promulgates GMO law

Wednesday, February 28, 2024