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Beekeepers work in the farm during a harvesting period
Women

How modern beekeeping is changing women’s lives in Rwanda

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, speaks to journalists about the preparation for the forthcoming farming season, on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Kigali (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture

Govt prioritises food basket sites to boost farm yields

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
A view of a switchyard of the 80MW Regional Rusumo Hydroelectric Project, one of the largest in the region, serving Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. File photo

Infrastructure is Africa’s most urgent priority and its greatest opportunity

Saturday, August 09, 2025
A resident using Biogas to cook his food in Gisagara District. Courtesy

Africa must not sell itself short: Let carbon markets fund development, not just emissions

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Technicians work inside the National E-Waste Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. File
Economy

MPs push for ‘green jobs quota’ in Rwanda’s 1.2 million job target

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, poses for a photo with Abdullah Kh. Almusabeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), after receiving him and his delegation. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Rwanda, BADEA discuss collaboration on smart cities and private sector growth

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Delegates visited a modern dairy farm where they observed advanced cow milking technology, showcasing Rwanda’s growing efforts to adopt modern innovations in the livestock sector. CourtesyRICA
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s farming practices are evolving to meet modern demands

Monday, July 28, 2025
The Rwandan government has allocated Rwf75 billion to support seeds and fertilizer subsidies aimed at boosting agricultural productivity during the 2025 Season A and B.
Agriculture

Rwf75bn in agric subsidies: This is how much farmers will pay

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Two of the reseachers talk about their innovation on Friday, July 25. By Craish Bahizi.
Technology

UR’s IoT students develop AI-powered device to protect crops from birds

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Land is being restored using trenches in forests and progressive terraces to prevent soil erosion. The government is implementing projects to curb the annual loss of crops worth Rwf37 billion caused by soil erosion.
Environment

How will govt save Rwf37bn in crops lost to soil erosion?

Monday, July 21, 2025
A teacher engages pupils at Muhima Primary School in Nyarugenge District. Ongoing education reforms aim to tackle persistent challenges in the system, such as overcrowded classrooms. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

Education changing again? Yes, and here’s my two cents…

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Workers inside the Rwanda Health Intelligence Centre in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Technology

Inside Rwanda’s plan to fast-track digital transformation by 2026

Wednesday, July 09, 2025