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(L-R): CEO of OCP Africa, Mohamed Anouar Jamali, Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), Anass Khanchoufi, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at MINAGRI, Patrick Karangwa, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze observe fertiliser samples during the official launch of the Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023.The newly launched factory has an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers.
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s new fertiliser plant could boost agriculture

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Workers at Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant, at Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on December 20, 2023. The factory is due for launch on the same date. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Agriculture

Rwanda to unveil multi-billion fertiliser blending plant in Bugesera

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A tea farmer receives her cows as Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd (RMT) observes Farmers' Day by acknowledging tea farmers across its eight factories for their role in the nation's progress. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd honours tea farmers across 8 factories

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
A view of the newly constructed Petrol station on Nyagatare-Gicumbi road.
Rwanda

Nyagatare: Concerns over illicit trading in fuel

Monday, December 18, 2023
Farmers have expressed concerns over a weed infestation in a water reservoir that is crucial for rice farming in Gatare and Rwabikino marshlands. PHOTOS BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture

Bugesera: Rice farmers troubled as harmful weed invades key water reservoir

Saturday, December 16, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Some of over 70 newly completed houses that were constructed to accommodate survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Featured

Genocide survivors in Rusizi district get new houses

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A view of Mwulire health centre that was inaugurated in May to facilitate residents to access healthcare services. Courtesy
Featured

Rwamagana: Mwulire Sector welcomes new health centre

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Some of housing units that were given to vurnerable residents in Nyanza District
Featured

Residents anticipate progress as Ngoma-Nyanza road construction advances

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
President Paul Kagame congratulating and awarding Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa, the overall winner of Rwanda's largest startup competition, who took home a cash prize of Rwf50 million on Friday, December 8. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

PHOTOS: Rwandan climate tech startup wins innovator of the year prize

Saturday, December 09, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne D’arc Mujawamariya speaks at a panel discussion at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE, on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Environment

Highlights from the first week of COP28 negotiations

Saturday, December 09, 2023