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The ongoing project of Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million that was expected to be delivered in 2025-2026. PAC urged MININFRA to speed up the delayed Nkombo boat project. File
Rwanda

PAC urges legal action as audit exposes spending gaps

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
An agronomist works in a seeds multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law

11 things to know about new agriculture law

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
A view of a dam that was constructed to facilitate irrigation in Rulindo. File
Rwanda

When is a water abstraction permit required?

Monday, August 03, 2026
Some edible flowers

Blooming health: The benefits of eating edible flowers

Monday, August 03, 2026
American philanthropist Bill Gates addresses delegates during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation on Wednesday, July 22. Courtesy

Is Rwanda the hub, or a testing ground?

Friday, July 31, 2026
One field, two soil stories. Conservation Agriculture (left) keeps the soil covered, moist, and rich in organic matter. Conventional tillage (right) leaves it exposed, drier, and more vulnerable to degradation. The difference is visible. Photo: RICA.

Soil moisture: Rwanda’s most valuable agricultural resource

Friday, July 31, 2026
The congress was held under the theme Seeds as a Strategic Engine for National Transformation Advancing a Competitive, Private-Sector-Led Seed System for Food Security, Jobs and Trade.
Agriculture

Research, innovation key to Africa's seed market ambitions

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Some fruitbats that live in some trees in Nyarutarama in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

How bat conservation protects people and nature

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
AWF Chief Executive Officer Kaddu Sebunya speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on Saturday, July 25. Photo by Kellya Keza
Environment

Why conservation is emerging as Africa’s next economic frontier

Monday, July 27, 2026
Visitors listen as RICA staff member explains the benefits of conservation agriculture at the institution's demonstration plots during a recent visit. (Courtesy)

Inside RICA's role in advancing Rwanda's farming through conservation agriculture

Monday, July 27, 2026
Phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients, are naturally occurring plant-based compounds that provide important health benefits.

The plant powerhouses that protect your health

Friday, July 24, 2026
Residents wait at a water point in Zindiro, Gasabo District, with empty jerrycans awaiting collection. File photo.

Ending Kigali's perennial water crisis

Thursday, July 23, 2026