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Gender inclusion in agribusiness can help Africa feed the world

Gender inclusion in agribusiness can help Africa feed the world

Scientists believe that if harnessed, Africa resilience to the vagaries of climate change could solve the ongoing global food crisis, but could take an unimaginable toll on the world as we know it, if unaddressed.

Leaders in fresh push for redesign of green projects financing

Leaders in fresh push for redesign of green projects financing

Funding access hurdles have been singled out as acting as a stumbling block on Africa path to green transition and inclusive economic development of the continent that got to devise ways to plug growing energy, transport and IT infrastructure gaps, among others.

Gender inclusion in agribusiness can help Africa feed the world

Gender inclusion in agribusiness can help Africa feed the world

Scientists believe that if harnessed, Africa resilience to the vagaries of climate change could solve the ongoing global food crisis, but could take an unimaginable toll on the world as we know it, if unaddressed.

Leaders in fresh push for redesign of green projects financing

Leaders in fresh push for redesign of green projects financing

Funding access hurdles have been singled out as acting as a stumbling block on Africa path to green transition and inclusive economic development of the continent that got to devise ways to plug growing energy, transport and IT infrastructure gaps, among others.

Rwanda's incoming digital IDs: What you need to know

Rwanda's incoming digital IDs: What you need to know

Concerned organs have until June 15, 2027 to completely phase out registration of the population and issuance of the current plastic national identity cards.

Landless farmers: Rwanda’s agriculture conundrum

Landless farmers: Rwanda’s agriculture conundrum

With population inching closer to 13 million and high fertility rates (above four children per woman), in addition to factors like inheritance and urbanization, many Rwandan families are left with too tiny or without land space to do farming, hence can barely produce enough to eat.

In Africa, nature shields climate challenges - Our growth ignites global solutions

In Africa, nature shields climate challenges - Our growth ignites global solutions

We must stop chasing the western world economic models. There must be an African economic development model that supports our economic aspirations but not at the expense of wildlife and wild lands.

Will curfew rules deter youth binge drinking in Rwanda?

Will curfew rules deter youth binge drinking in Rwanda?

Drug and alcohol abuse among Rwandan youth, like other social issues such as indecent dressing and rising teen pregnancy cases which lately preoccupied this society have, in my view, a lot to do with gaps in parenting and education system that is wanting in quality.

Why Africa must prioritise merging currencies for free trade

Why Africa must prioritise merging currencies for free trade

Traders’ efforts are weighed down by the fact that they have to use their valuable time and capital to purchase third currencies.

Will historical emitters heed Africa call for debt-for-climate swaps?

Will historical emitters heed Africa call for debt-for-climate swaps?

Africa holds solutions to climate change. Ignoring its demands will have implications on everyone and could negate climate efforts by other parts of the world namely Europe and the United States, experts say.

Is full legal protection for Africa climate migrants finally in sight?

Is full legal protection for Africa climate migrants finally in sight?

People lay hopes in ongoing negotiations by African leaders to adopt a legal instrument that seeks to, among other things, ensure the dignity, protection and rights of climate migrants in accordance with international and regional commitment and frameworks.

Africa: New platform seen bridging the disconnect between citizens and Govts

Africa: New platform seen bridging the disconnect between citizens and Govts

In absence of a platform like CEP and other avenues for citizen participation, it would act as a stumbling block in the quest to achieve Africa's future, one that rest with its estimated 1.3 billion people projected to hit 2.5 billion by 2050, as envisioned in AU Agenda 2063.

‘Extremely untrue’, Officials deny Africa climate summit agenda hijack claims

‘Extremely untrue’, Officials deny Africa climate summit agenda hijack claims

Civil Society Organisations said the summit agenda was unduly influenced by McKinsey and Company, US-based consultancy firm seen as pushing agenda of Western powers and corporations it represents.

Rwanda varsity shines in inaugural Africa rankings 

Rwanda varsity shines in inaugural Africa rankings 

Launched in 2015, the 89-student population UGHE, alongside Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), another local higher learning institution with 2,855 students across its three campuses, are the only Rwandan higher learning academies that are present in the ranking.

Rwandan passport gets you to 61 destinations visa free in 2023

Rwandan passport gets you to 61 destinations visa free in 2023

There are at least 27 countries Rwandan passport holders can travel to visa-free while 34 others only require visa on arrival.

US diplomats end Africa trip with accent on peace, rights, trade with Russia

US diplomats end Africa trip with accent on peace, rights, trade with Russia

The diplomats tackled a wide range of issues from security, cooperation with regard recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, climate crisis, and the push to have African countries halt oil purchases from Russia even as they emphasize governments are free to decide who to trade, partner with and their...

APAC: African leaders moot multi-billion dollar conservation trust fund

APAC: African leaders moot multi-billion dollar conservation trust fund

Conservation experts attending first ever continental gathering on conservation dubbed the Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) in Kigali, which opened on July 18, are of the view that, in particular,  African countries need to urgently devise ways to raise the much-needed funding for nature conservation...

$6.7 billion urgently needed to preserve Africa’s wildlife asset

$6.7 billion urgently needed to preserve Africa’s wildlife asset

Based on average of management costs per square kilometre, and considering there are over 6 million square kilometres of protected and conserved areas across Africa, the annual costs of managing the entire conservation estate range from $2.6 billion to $6.7 billion annually. 

CHOGM road closures map: What you need to know

CHOGM road closures map: What you need to know

With road closures being enforced to ease movement in and around locations that will host delegates and events of the summit, Rwanda National Police (RNP) announced its traffic department will be issuing daily traffic advisories to the public with details of affected roads, and alternative routes for...

CHOGM: Kigali motorists, businesses brace for traffic disruptions

CHOGM: Kigali motorists, businesses brace for traffic disruptions

Dozens of global heads of State are expected to attend the summit which had been postponed twice before due to the coronavirus pandemic. It will also attract thousands of delegates including VIPs and ordinary participants.

Will historical emitters heed Africa call for debt-for-climate swaps?

Will historical emitters heed Africa call for debt-for-climate swaps?

Africa holds solutions to climate change. Ignoring its demands will have implications on everyone and could negate climate efforts by other parts of the world namely Europe and the United States, experts say.

Is full legal protection for Africa climate migrants finally in sight?

Is full legal protection for Africa climate migrants finally in sight?

People lay hopes in ongoing negotiations by African leaders to adopt a legal instrument that seeks to, among other things, ensure the dignity, protection and rights of climate migrants in accordance with international and regional commitment and frameworks.

Africa: New platform seen bridging the disconnect between citizens and Govts

Africa: New platform seen bridging the disconnect between citizens and Govts

In absence of a platform like CEP and other avenues for citizen participation, it would act as a stumbling block in the quest to achieve Africa's future, one that rest with its estimated 1.3 billion people projected to hit 2.5 billion by 2050, as envisioned in AU Agenda 2063.

‘Extremely untrue’, Officials deny Africa climate summit agenda hijack claims

‘Extremely untrue’, Officials deny Africa climate summit agenda hijack claims

Civil Society Organisations said the summit agenda was unduly influenced by McKinsey and Company, US-based consultancy firm seen as pushing agenda of Western powers and corporations it represents.

Rwanda varsity shines in inaugural Africa rankings 

Rwanda varsity shines in inaugural Africa rankings 

Launched in 2015, the 89-student population UGHE, alongside Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), another local higher learning institution with 2,855 students across its three campuses, are the only Rwandan higher learning academies that are present in the ranking.

Africa: Media fraternity key asks to Govts on freedoms

Africa: Media fraternity key asks to Govts on freedoms

Media practitioners asked UNESCO to lead efforts to create an African media fund to finance and enhance media sustainability and viability. They say the move is necessary to protect the media from political and economic pressures.

Why Africa must prioritise merging currencies for free trade

Why Africa must prioritise merging currencies for free trade

Traders’ efforts are weighed down by the fact that they have to use their valuable time and capital to purchase third currencies.

Agro-industrial hubs to cut Africa’s $45bn food import bill. We want this money back - SACKO

Agro-industrial hubs to cut Africa’s $45bn food import bill. We want this money back - SACKO

CAAPs has been hailed as one of the most promising means to vastly improve the competitiveness of African industries and enterprises by achieving economies of scale, promoting local processing and value addition of agricultural products, and availing employment to a larger part of the African youth...

Costs, connectivity and illiteracy hold back Africa digital economy potential - REPORT

Costs, connectivity and illiteracy hold back Africa digital economy potential - REPORT

Despite mobile digital services offering Africa massive potential to provide better access to health, education and trade, billions of people in remote regions of the continent are without coverage.

Rwanda’s economic recovery prospects facing new headwinds - Report

Rwanda’s economic recovery prospects facing new headwinds - Report

Official data indicate that Rwandan firms and entrepreneurs generally struggle to secure certification for an international standard, popularly known as ISO certification, which is deemed crucial when it comes to tapping into the export market, and especially the adoption of e-commerce platforms and...

Rwanda finally rolls out mobile money interoperability

Rwanda finally rolls out mobile money interoperability

Over 6 million mobile money subscribers in Rwanda can finally enjoy cross-network transfer services at no cost after two rival network operators interlinked their platforms under the Rwanda National Digital Payment System.

Treasury targets officials' travels, workshops in spending cuts

Treasury targets officials' travels, workshops in spending cuts

Details seen by RwandaPost show government seeks to cut “unnecessary or non-essential/ non-efficient" spending by institutions, such as those related to official travel, physical meetings, workshops and conferences by increasing reliance on remote working practices/tools and use of institutions’ facilities.

Q&A: AU’s Musabayana on fixing media coverage of Africa climate issues

Q&A: AU’s Musabayana on fixing media coverage of Africa climate issues

There have been grievances from a section of news consumers that journalists fail to communicate properly climate policy discourses to the public. In fact, many criticised the coverage of the Africa Climate Summit as full of jargons.

KUBWIMANA to Govts: Ensure people's land tenure rights, they will fight climate change

KUBWIMANA to Govts: Ensure people's land tenure rights, they will fight climate change

Mr. Audace Kubwimana is of the view that land tenure security issues have not gained the attention they deserve and they should feature prominently in deliberations leading up to the UN climate negotiations this year.

Young Rwandan entrepreneur uses tech to tackle climate change

Young Rwandan entrepreneur uses tech to tackle climate change

Ghislain Irakoze believes technology can be leveraged to avert tons of harmful greenhouse gas emissions associated with dumping of e-waste generated daily from the fast expanding ICT sector in the country and across the African continent.

Youth demand lead roles, funding in drive to fight climate change

Youth demand lead roles, funding in drive to fight climate change

On one hand, young people decry that they struggle to be accepted as actors who are coming up with ideas that can change situations, offer solutions and whose voice must be heard especially by those in positions of authority.

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Gender inclusion in agribusiness can help Africa feed the world

Scientists believe that if harnessed, Africa resilience to the vagaries of climate change could solve the ongoing global food crisis, but could take an unimaginable toll on the world as we know it, if unaddressed.

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Flying to Rwanda: Why airlines could be compelled to share your details

Rwanda will join a long list of countries that so far require travel operators to share passenger details such as names, nationality, itinerary, and other information held in their systems ahead of departure.

INTERVIEWS

Q&A: AU’s Musabayana on fixing media coverage of Africa climate issues

There have been grievances from a section of news consumers that journalists fail to communicate properly climate policy discourses to the public. In fact, many criticised the coverage of the Africa Climate Summit as full of jargons.

INTERVIEWS

KUBWIMANA to Govts: Ensure people's land tenure rights, they will fight climate change

Mr. Audace Kubwimana is of the view that land tenure security issues have not gained the attention they deserve and they should feature prominently in deliberations leading up to the UN climate negotiations this year.

ECONOMY

Why Africa must prioritise merging currencies for free trade

Traders’ efforts are weighed down by the fact that they have to use their valuable time and capital to purchase third currencies.

AFRICA

Will historical emitters heed Africa call for debt-for-climate swaps?

Africa holds solutions to climate change. Ignoring its demands will have implications on everyone and could negate climate efforts by other parts of the world namely Europe and the United States, experts say.