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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

The farmers harvest between one and two tonnes of strawberry per week as they harvest twice a week. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza.

Farmers make fortune from strawberry farming

Monday, November 04, 2019

The savings will help them to increase the number of pigs and afford the feeds. Michel Nkurunziza.

Rural households form savings groups to maximise on pig farming

Monday, November 04, 2019

Tourists enjoy a walk on the canopy in Nyungwe National Park in Rusizi District. According to the Ministry of Environment, Rwanda has reached 30 per cent forest cover target. / Courtesy

Rwanda reaches 30% forest cover target

Saturday, November 02, 2019

Gicumbi District residents carry tree seedlings during the launch of u2018Strengthening Climate Resilience of Rural Communities in Northern Rwandau2019 project in Gicumbi District last weekend. Transparency International Rwanda yesterday launched a Rwf113.5 million project to strengthen accountability and transparency in the implementation of climate change projects in the country. Photo: Courtesy.

New project to track corruption trends in climate change initiatives

Friday, November 01, 2019

Simugomwa has increased employees from two to ten.

FEATURED: From a dejected orphan to a successful entrepreneur: the story of Simugomwa

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Some fruits and vegetables. NIRDA seeks to support firms to acquire upgraded materials to boost competitiveness as well as productivity for local and international market.

FEATURED: NIRDA launches Open Call Programme to boost competitiveness among fruits and vegetables processing firms

Thursday, October 31, 2019

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FEATURED: How access to clean water increased from 26.3 per cent in 1994 to 87.4 per cent

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

IPRC students train in mechanised farming practices. Emmanuel Ntirenganya.

Agric mechanisation centre of excellence in the offing

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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Rwanda to host global anti-corruption awards summit

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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Female varsity students undertake taxi-moto business

Monday, October 28, 2019

The farmers recently inspired a delegation of participants who were in a regional climate change conference that took place on 15-18 October 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda. Courtesy.

Rural communities seek to increase business opportunities in forestry

Monday, October 28, 2019

Adults take literacy classes in Muhanga District in 2017. Emmanuel Kwizera.

W. Province: 91% of illiterate adults require essential literacy capabilities

Monday, October 28, 2019

REMA and its partners have warned on the dangers of paints containing u2018Leadu2019, toxic chemicals found in paints. / Net

REMA sounds warning on dangers of toxic paints

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Mothers feed their children in a move to prevent malnutrition in Nyabihu District recently. / Ru00e9gis Umurengezi

Govt targets to reduce stunting by 50 per cent

Friday, October 25, 2019

Bonaventure Niyitegeka is reaping big from his multi-million fruits processing company, after Business Development Fund (BDF) helped him to boost his production capacity.

FEATURED: From teacher to fruit processor: How BDF made Niyitegeka’s dreams become reality

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

MP Bruno Fuchs, from France (right), addresses the assembly at the Parliamentary Buildings in Kimihurura, Kigali yesterday. Looking on are MPs Emmanuel Bugingo (Rwanda) and Maryse Gaudreault, the Vice-President of National Assembly of Quebec (left). Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Francophonie MPs push for proper management of public assets

Monday, October 21, 2019

Women who are farmers have been given bicyles to transport agricultural produce including iron-rich beans. Courtesy.

How rural women are helping to improve food security

Monday, October 21, 2019

During the Forum themed u2018Dream a digital literate Africau2019 , experts made case for digital literacy skills in boosting access to digital financial services. Courtesy photos.

Govt commences digital literacy of SACCO users ahead of automation

Monday, October 21, 2019