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I&M Bank Rwanda staff during a tree planting exercise. More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025-26 planting season, which began in October. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Environment

Nearly 70 million trees planted in eight months

Monday, June 01, 2026
President and CEO of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, addresses delegates during its Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on May 28. Courtesy
Economy

AfDB seeks deeper economic reforms to unlock Africa’s growth

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Participants pose for a group photos as ACES), in collaboration with partners, launched the Veterinary Vaccine Cold-Chain Project (VETVACC), on May 28. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

ACES, RAB launch Veterinary Vaccine Cold-Chain Project to improve animal health

Friday, May 29, 2026
Agriculture is the largest employer of labour, but at the same time agriculture is a great attractor for young people
Agriculture

AfDB bets on agriculture to absorb Africa’s 11m annual job seekers

Friday, May 29, 2026
Workers collect milk at Fromagerie Muhumyo in Gishwati in Ngororero District. File
Agriculture

Milk shortage slows cheese industry growth

Friday, May 29, 2026
Delegates follow the presentation of a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report in Brazzaville on May 27. Courtesy
Business

AfDB flags widening trade finance gap for African SMEs

Friday, May 29, 2026
RAB have called upon farmers to improve milking hygiene in a bid to curb mastitis, a disease affecting dairy cows. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

RAB steps in as 60% of Gishwati milk is rejected

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. Members of Parliament have raised concerns over planned cuts to agriculture. Courtesy
Agriculture

MPs warn over cuts to agriculture, transport funding

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Workers during a maize plantation where solar powered irrigation is installed. The district has also partnered with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority to expand solar-powered irrigation systems.
Agriculture

Technology boosts Kirehe’s food security drive

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Agriculture remains a key sector in Rwanda. The population is about 14 million, and agriculture contributes about 20% of GDP while employing approximately 38% of the workforce.

Why farming startups fail – and how you can avoid it

Monday, May 25, 2026
Kalisa also built two dam liners with a combined capacity of 960 cubic metres and installed rainwater harvesting tanks.
Agriculture

Kayonza farmer turns arid land into thriving pasture

Monday, May 25, 2026
A view of the Nyabarongo River, one of Rwanda’s longest rivers and a major tributary of the Akagera River system, which flows onward into Lake Victoria. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda set to benefit from Lake Victoria Basin conservation drive

Monday, May 25, 2026