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Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. FILE
Agriculture

Rwanda embarks on curbing illegal pesticides in agriculture

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Following recent breakthroughs, artificial intelligence could play this role. The technology has proved most useful for analysing massive data sets, identifying patterns, and predicting behaviour.

How AI can even the climate playing field

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Women drying chili produce from a chili farm in Bugesera District. Photo by Jean de Dieu Nsabimana

Why women are pivotal to climate action

Monday, August 21, 2023
One of houses that were damaged by earthquake in Rubavu in 2021.Nyamagabe, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, Rusizi and Rutsiro district have been listed as the districts in highest risk zone with exposure to seismics. File
Rwanda

Rwanda’s six most earthquake-prone districts named

Friday, August 18, 2023
Buerger’s Disease, also known as thromboangitis obliterans, is a chronic and disabling condition that ultimately leads to the loss of one or more limbs. Internet

Buerger’s Disease: Don’t let smoking claim your limbs

Monday, July 24, 2023
The Lower House has requested the Ministry of Education to address the issue of expired laboratory chemicals and products available in some schools in the country, within three months, to avert possible harmful effects on school.
Science

Expired lab chemicals in schools: MPs urge ‘safe’ disposal

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Residents try to salvage some of the properties after the disasters on May 3. The government is seeking Rwf518.58 billion (approximately US$415 million) to facilitate the recovery from disasters. Germain Nsanzimana

Rwanda needs Rwf518bn to recover from flood-induced losses

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The New Times

Standing for prolonged time: The silent killer lurking in your daily routine

Monday, July 17, 2023
(Left) Eugenie Mukantagwera in 2021, when she weighed 130kgs. (photo courtesy). (Right) Mukantagwera smiles during an interview in 2023, after losing 45kgs in three years. Photo by Willy Mucyo

VIDEO: “Motos rejected me, bus users were uneasy”: A woman’s success story in weight loss

Friday, July 14, 2023
One of many shops that were affected by fire that gutted Zindiro workshops on Tuesday, July 11. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

Fire safety: How vigilant are property, business owners?

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The newly constructed dam will serve to retain a portion of the floodwater and release it at a controlled flow rate.

Govt completes construction of River Sebeya flood retention dam

Monday, July 10, 2023
Piercing child’s ears, has been compared as a violation of sorts, and that such parents may even be accused of abuse. Internet

Piercing through the stigma: Of body modification and expression

Thursday, June 29, 2023