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Tea pluckers on duty in Sorwathe's plantation in Rulindo District. Sorwathe and and its sister company Silverback Tea are addressing some of the needs through early childhood development (ECD) centres, child nutrition, women’s associations, agricultural training and environmental initiatives. Courtesy
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How Sorwathe, Silverback Tea are supporting rural women, environmental sustainability

Thursday, October 15, 2026
At least 5,396 tea farmers in the district are expected to benefit from the initiative designed to transform farming practices, raise incomes, and strengthen Rwanda’s position in the premium tea market. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Farmer training lifts tea quality prospects under Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Tea farmers harvest crops in Gicumbi District, where they say agricultural planning has improved thanks to accurate, locally tailored weather forecasts from a community-managed meteorological station.
Agriculture

How tea farmers are using local weather data to boost productivity

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Rugabano Tea Company (pvt) Ltd Tea Factory
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Rugabano Tea Company (Pvt) Ltd debuts at Mombasa Tea Auction, takes top spot

Monday, July 14, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri speaks at the World Food Forum 2024 in Italy on October 15. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda pitches investment opportunities worth $785m at World Food Forum

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Seven private companies including The New Times were certified with a gold seal – the highest certificate offered in Rwanda – for their outstanding achievements in promoting gender accountability and creating gender-responsive work environments. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Private sector takes lead in championing gender equality in workplace

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Delegates follow panelists during the National Investment Forum of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, which was held on April 23 in Kigali. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Rwanda’s $502m agricultural investment opportunities ‘offer prosperity prospects’

Friday, April 26, 2024
Ambassador Ami Mpungwe, member of the Illovo Group Board of Directors, delivers his remarks during the inauguration ceremony in Kigali on Wednesday, November 16. Photos: Dan Kwizera.
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ILLOVO Sugar Rwanda launches factory, 1Kg packaging

Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Rwanda

Kagame visits Karongi-based Rugabano tea factory

Sunday, August 28, 2022
The New Times
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FEATURED: Bloomberg Philanthropies Partners with CARE to Support Women Small Business Owners in East Africa with Village Savings and Loans Associations

Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Ambassador James Kimonyo to China and Ni Yuefeng, the Minister and Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party sign the MoU on Monday, November 29 . / Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwandan stevia farmers gear up for Chinese market

Wednesday, December 08, 2021
Fresh and dried thyme can be found in local food markets and stores. Photo/Net

Health benefits of thyme

Sunday, October 03, 2021