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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Gishanda Fish Farm that is equipped with the latest recirculating aquaculture system was inaugurated on Wednesday, October 18. All photos: Courtesy.
Rwanda
Rwf2bn invested in tilapia fish farming
Thursday, October 20, 2022
ENGIE Energy Access services showcased at Global Off-Grid Solar Forum. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
ENGIE Energy pledges connection of more households to off-grid solar energy
Thursday, October 20, 2022
City officials say they are in talks with the World Bank to secure funding for the implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda
City explains delays in rollout of bus lanes
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A farmer in his wheat plantation in Burera District. According to Janvier Gasasira, an investor who took over the factory through auction, at least $10 million are needed in financing to revive and upgrade the wheat processing facility. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture
Rwf10bn needed to revamp stalled wheat factory
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Ernest Nsabimana, the Minister for infrastructure during a guided tour of the exhibition atthe Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2022 in Kigali from October 18. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Limited funds derail efforts to scale up off-grid solar energy-Experts
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Some Impala at Akagera National Park. According to the new report, the world has recorded an average 69 per cent decline in global wildlife populations between 1970 and 2018. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Tourism
Wildlife: How Rwanda is faring amid global decline in wild populations
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture
Scientists banking on GM crop varieties to lift cassava industry
Monday, October 17, 2022
Workers in a youth owned factory that produces environment friendly briquettes. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Business
Regional business body roots for $1billion youth fund
Monday, October 17, 2022
Faustin Munyazikwiye, Rwandan climate negotiator, who is Deputy Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment
COP27: Rwanda outlines priorities for climate summit
Monday, October 17, 2022
People with disabilities during a meeting at Nyarugunga Sector. According to the new report, over 290,000 people with disabilities are uncategorized. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Over 290,000 people with disabilities uncategorised -- study
Friday, October 14, 2022
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation. According to farmers, yields are likely to be low in farming season A if rains continue to be minimal. Photo: File.
Agriculture
Food prices will keep increasing if rains remain low, warn farmers
Monday, October 10, 2022
Layers are fed at Gikomero model village's mini poultry farm in Gasabo District. So far, feed for layers now costs Rwf560 a kilogram, an increase of about 65 per cent, from Rwf340. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Business
RAB outlines alternative sources of animal feeds amid soaring prices
Monday, October 10, 2022
One of the food gardens Kabagambe established in Masaka, in Kigali .
Agriculture
Varsity graduate reaping big from urban farming
Monday, October 10, 2022
The newly restored Ibanda-Makera forest, a 169-hectare natural forest of varied natural trees in a marshland connected to River Akagera. / Photo: Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda to restore drought-resistant trees amid rising temperatures
Monday, October 10, 2022
Students during mechanical exercise at IPRC Kicukiro.At least 45 per cent of all O-level outstanding performers have been placed into TVET schools .Sam Ngenda
Education
45% of O'level graduates placed in TVET schools
Thursday, October 06, 2022
One of houses that were damaged by a strong wind in Gasabo District on Wednesday, October 5. The report on disasters shows that at least 150 people have lost their lives due to disasters while 301 were injured. / Courtesy
Environment
Report: Weather-related disasters have claimed 150 lives in 2022
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Dr Emmanuel Nibishaka, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board' trial is scheduled on December 6, 2022. File
Crime
RGB deputy chief executive fraud case due in December
Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, CEO of BRD, said that Rwanda Green Investment Facility being established to use a blended finance approach, will be launched soon. File
Finance
‘Blended finance’ could boost green investments in Rwanda
Wednesday, October 05, 2022

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