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The aerial view of the ongoing construction activities of some infrastructure at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. File

NST2 will only succeed if we all own it; let’s do the needful

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presents the government’s Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) to a joint session of Parliament on Monday, September 9. Courtesy
Politics

Ngirente unveils govt strategy to create over 1m jobs by 2029

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Rwanda’s cabinet approved the “National Strategy for Transformation – 2” [NST2] two weeks ago.

Rwanda: Cherishing the value of its human capital

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The Smart Agriculture Irrigation Project Prototype
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University of Kigali embarks on green initiative to boost sustainable agriculture

Monday, September 09, 2024
Tourism revenues are expected to increase from $620 million in 2024 to $1.1 billion by 2029. File
Economy

Inside Rwanda's plan to deliver 9.3% growth rates for next five years

Monday, September 09, 2024
Patience Mutesi, the Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda, and Mary Porter Peschka, the IFC Regional Director for Eastern Africa, sign the agreement on Friday, September 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

FEATURED: BPR Bank Rwanda, IFC partner to support SMEs with Rwf53bn investment

Monday, September 09, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente will present the government’s Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), to a joint session of Parliament, on September 9. Courtesy
Politics

PM Ngirente to present govt's five-year development strategy to parliament

Monday, September 09, 2024
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama Rusizi District. File
Agriculture

Four key issues Kampala Declaration should consider for agri-food systems

Monday, September 09, 2024
A woman breastfeeding her baby. On August 7, Rwanda joined the rest of the world to mark World Breastfeeding Week, which was celebrated under the theme, Closing the Gap Breastfeeding Support for All.”
Health

When the baby pays the price: Navigating the rigours of breastfeeding at work

Monday, September 09, 2024
People reviewing books during a mini-exhibition in Kigali on Friday, September 6. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Rwanda’s reading renaissance: Bridging gaps in literacy

Saturday, September 07, 2024
China’s President Xi Jinping addresses delegates during the official opening ceremony of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on Thursday, September 5. Courtesy
International

FOCAC 2024: China commits $50bn to Africa

Thursday, September 05, 2024
President Paul Kagame had an interview with Xihnua ahead of his attendance of the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
International

Q&A: Rwanda, China share history of overcoming immense challenges, says President Kagame

Thursday, September 05, 2024