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A farmer sorts her maize at a drying collection centre in Gatsibo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Africa has the right policies for Agri-Food Systems transformation – the major issue is the capacity to implement them

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses journalists while presenting figures of the first quarter of 2026, on Tuesday, June 16. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Economy grew 10% in first quarter of 2026

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) speaks to The New Times at the Africa Development Impact Forum, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy
Finance

UNECA's Gatete on debt, Africa's fight for a fairer financial order

Monday, June 15, 2026
Anastase Nduwayezu, a potato pathology scientist at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB during a field visit of the trials in Kinigi Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

New potato varieties may cut pesticide costs for farmers

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Rwanda is projected to remain among Africa’s growing economies over the next three years. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda to maintain strong growth amid global uncertainty: World Bank

Friday, June 12, 2026
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, presenting the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year to Parliament on Thursday, June 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Experts commend raising domestic financing as Rwf7.8tn budget is tabled

Friday, June 12, 2026
Danston, in partnership with ACES, is constructing a state-of-the-art environmental test chamber at a modern warehouse facility in Rwanda. (1)
Featured

From losses to profit: Inside SPOKE cold-chain model reshaping rural farming

Friday, June 12, 2026
Senators follow the presentation of the draft finance bill by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa on June 11. Courtesy
Agriculture

Fertiliser subsidy hits Rwf64bn as Middle-East turmoil spikes prices

Friday, June 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Jobs, growth get lion's share of 2026/27 budget

Friday, June 12, 2026
Members of Chamber of Deputies follow the presentation of the report on June 9.
Economy

Quality experts’ body planned to raise industry standards

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Farmers work at a maize drying station in Gatsibo District. The subsidy includes 60 percent on damsheets and chopper machines, warehouses and storage facilities at 50 percent. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Govt support drives climate-smart farming in Kayonza

Monday, June 08, 2026
A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps

Monday, June 08, 2026