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 Germain Nsanzimana
Germain Nsanzimana
A new house constructed for a family in Mushubati Sector, Rutsiro District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment
Govt secures over $26 million to build houses for disaster-affected families
A worker operates a machine inside a poultry slaughterhouse in Rutsiro District in the Western Province. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda
Explainer: Nine things to know about setting up an abattoir in Rwanda
L-R: Governor of Western Province Lambert Dushimimana, UN Resident Coordinator Ozonnia Ojielo and Rubavu District Mayor Prosper Mulindwa took part in the community work on Saturday, October 26, in Rugerero Sector. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment
Rubavu: Minister Murasira urges soil erosion control measures to prevent floods
A woman presents her business during an event where more than 100 small businesses got financial support in Kinigi, Musanze District on Thursday, October 24. Courtesy.
Economy
Over 100 small businesses in volcanic region get financial support for community development
Agriculture Minister Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe participates in a fruit tree planting activity in Rubavu District, on Thursday, October 24. GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Agriculture
Youth-centred model fruit orchards launched in secondary cities
A woman inspects her fruits trees in Nyamagabe. MINAGRI has a five-year initiative to grow fruit trees across the country in a drive aimed at combatting malnutrition.
Agriculture
Ministry mulls Rwf18 billion plan to plant 6m fruit trees, fight malnutrition
An EBM user shows off a phone app during an interview with The New Times in Rubavu town/Photos: Germain Nsanzimana
Crime
RRA cracks whip on businesses snubbing electronic invoicing system
A substandard abattoir in Kamonyi District. RICA recommends that all sorts of slaughtering should be conducted in registered and licensed slaughterhouses, equipped with the necessary tools and personnel for a hygienic and controlled environment.
Health
RICA explains risks in substandard abattoirs
Dairy farmers have decried the lack of water in Gishwati farms. File
Agriculture
Govt needs over Rwf5bn to increase water capacity in Gishwati farms
Mayor Prosper Mulindwa of Rubavu District addresses farmers during a meeting. According to farmers over 200 cows were recently stolen in Rubavu.
Rwanda
Rubavu mayor vows to tackle ‘long chain’ of cattle thieves
Inside Gakenke based pig abattoir. With the demand for pork set to rise, Rwanda is building more pig abattoirs countrywide. Courtesy
Rwanda
Govt targets increasing pork production
A view of a fish farm in cages on Lake Kivu.
Economy
Cage farming to account for 73% of Rwanda’s fish production
veteran coach Mungo Jitiada, affectionately known as ‘Vigoureux’, was laid to rest on Thursday, September 12
Photos: Veteran coach 'Vigoureux' laid to rest
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire during a media briefing on Wednesday, September 11 in Rubavu town.
Rwanda
Auditor General urges tech upskilling for audit professionals
FERWABA urges Rubavu District to establish a basketball team/ Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Basketball
FERWABA challenges Rubavu to introduce a basketball team
Giants of Africa, Ministry of Sports and Rwanda Basketball Federation unveil a new basketball court in Rubavu town on Monday, September 9. Germain Nsanzimana
Basketball
Giants of Africa unveils new basketball court in Rubavu
Hawkers seen selling fruits and vegetables downtown Rubavu. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda
Rubavu officials warn against street vending
The Volcano Belt Water Supply System Project is set to provide access to clean water in Musanze, Nyabihu and Rubavu districts. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Health
Over 350,000 to get clean water in volcanic region

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