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Workers pack fresh for exports fruits at NAEB warehouse.
Agriculture

Why Rwanda’s fruit export ambitions hinge on building a stronger value chain

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Tea pluckers on duty in Sorwathe's plantation in Rulindo District. Sorwathe and and its sister company Silverback Tea are addressing some of the needs through early childhood development (ECD) centres, child nutrition, women’s associations, agricultural training and environmental initiatives. Courtesy
Featured

How Sorwathe, Silverback Tea are supporting rural women, environmental sustainability

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Sorwathe Ltd of Rwanda, wins the sustainability award in North America alongside the best Orthodox Black OP1, extending a run of international awards for the country's oldest private tea factory.
Agriculture

Rwanda's Sorwathe wins top honours at North American Gold Medal Tea Competition

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A palletised load of Rwandan avocados bound for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is lifted into the hold of an air freighter at Kigali International Airport on September 17, 2026. ALL PHOTOS/TMA.
Featured

Rwanda’s large avocado airlift connects 1,000 farmers to the UAE market

Friday, September 18, 2026
The New Times

Africa’s food systems: Twenty-three years after Maputo, what has changed?

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Ecobank Rwanda headquarters. Ecobank has launched its first dedicated agricultural lending facility, aimed at addressing the persistent financing gap in one of the country’s most critical sectors. Courtesy
Featured

Ecobank Rwanda launches first dedicated agriculture lending facility, offering up to Rwf2bn

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Kigali Convention Centre at Kimihurura. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

The "single story" of Rwanda's rise

Thursday, July 02, 2026
A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone that has recorded an occupancy rate of 85 per cent in its Phase I. The park is covering 330 hectares, is already providing a glimpse of the economy Rwanda aspires to build.
Business

Bugesera records $1.7bn worth of investment in eight years

Sunday, June 28, 2026
A participant interacts with some exhibitors at the SheTrades Rwanda Trade Mission, held in Kigali from June 10 to 12. Courtesy
Featured

SheTrades Rwanda Trade Mission secures $4.5m horticulture export deals and leads

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Kosmotive founder Blandine Umuziranenge (second right) receives the Girls Innovation Award during the YouthConnekt summit in October 2019. Courtesy.
Business

Inside Rwandan enterprises shortlisted for Africa’s Business Heroes

Thursday, June 18, 2026
A farmer works in her avocado plantation in Nyamagabe District on April 29, 2022. Although avocados are grown nationwide, production is concentrated in districts such as Gisagara, Huye, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Rusizi. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Why Gisagara district is pushing for an avocado processing plant

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
RwandAir resumed flights on June 1 after almost three months of suspension due to security concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. File
Aviation

Exporters welcome resumption of RwandAir flights to Middle East

Wednesday, June 03, 2026