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Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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
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
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
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Volleyball

Who could replace Yakan at Gisagara VC?

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwandan side RSSB Tigers were crowned champions of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 after overcoming Angola’s Petro de Luanda in a nail-biting final at BK Arena on Sunday. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

HISTORY: Debutants RSSB Tigers crowned BAL 2026 champions

Sunday, May 31, 2026
The New Times

Visit Rwanda wins big as PSG, Arsenal meet in Champions League final

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Inyambo cattle during a parade at Nyanza. File

Cows are the best teachers of human character

Friday, May 29, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (right) greets a fellow Muslim during Eid Al-Adha celebrations at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 27. Photo courtesy
International

New York City Mayor joins Eid prayers clad in Visit Rwanda thobe

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