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Beyond the harvest, the real work begins beneath the surface. Leaving crop residues allows the farmers to return essential nutrients to the land, mimicking the natural protection of cover crops to build organic matter, keep soil moisture and combat erosion (Photo courtesy: RICA).

Naked soil, vanishing harvests: The hidden disaster beneath uncovered fields

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
In fields where expertise is rare, competition is global and the margin for error is slim, technology can accelerate the process, yet it cannot manufacture experience. COURTESY.

The failure of the ‘usual suspects’ approach to life science recruitment

Friday, May 08, 2026
Bugarama mining site in Musanze District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment

Mines board urges safety measures amid heavy rains

Monday, May 04, 2026
Workers clear a road in Ngororero District following a landslide. Courtesy.
Environment

Meteo forecasts below average rainfall in May

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.
Featured

From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A lightning strike killed one person and injured 26 others on April 13, in Gashanda Sector, Ngoma District. Courtesy
Environment

Ngoma: Lightning strike kills one, injures 26

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
‎The planned market project will cover 12,470 square meters and include a three-storey building. It will host fresh produce vendors, retail shops, banks, restaurants and other services.
Rwanda

Kirehe: Construction of Rwf12bn Nyakarambi market awaits govt approval

Sunday, April 05, 2026
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Agriculture

Rwf26bn in onion exports as new facilities aim to halve post-harvest losses

Saturday, April 04, 2026
Farmers harvest their chilli plantation in Nyagatare District. Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture

New facilities to improve chilli handling, reduce waste

Friday, April 03, 2026
A landslide occurred in Karongi District following heavy rainfall. The district is among the areas expected to experience significant rainfall in April in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Heavy rains, strong winds forecast in April

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, during a tree planting exercise at the joint celebration of the International Day of Forests, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day on Saturday, March 28.
Environment

Environment minister renews call for water, forest protection 

Sunday, March 29, 2026
A landslide claimed the lives of three people in Rugerero Sector of Rubavu District following heavy rains on Wednesday, March 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rubavu: Woman, two-year-old daughter killed after house collapses after heavy rains

Thursday, March 26, 2026