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Jul 12, 2023 | rwandatoday.africa | Ange Iliza

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Jun 13, 2023 | rwandatoday.africa | Moses K. Gahigi

Livestock farmers in the Eastern Province are counting losses from a recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease that has affected at least 16 farms. Rwanda Today has learnt affected areas include Rwimiyaga sector, Nyamiyonga and Kirebe in Nyagatare district. Speaking to Rwanda Today, Fabrice Ndayisenga, the head of department of animal resources research and technology transfer at Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) said the outbreak is now localized in 16 farms but they are working to control it.

Jun 13, 2023 | rwandatoday.africa | Moses K. Gahigi

Agricultural produce exporters are upbeat on increasing volumes to the international market after RwandAir introduced a cargo flight. Since the national carrier, Rwandair introduced its first cargo flight- carrying up to 23 tons of commodities in November last year, exporters of agricultural products said the additional space will trigger an increase in volumes of products they export. “Our major problem was lack of cargo space which limited the volumes we exported.

Jun 13, 2023 | rwandatoday.africa | Moses K. Gahigi

Companies listed on Rwanda Stock Exchange, mainly banks, are set to pay dividends to shareholders starting later this month as businesses return to profitability after shaking off challenges linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. For shareholders of Bralirwa Plc, the country’s leading brewery, a dividend of Rwf21.91 per share will be proposed at the company’s annual general meeting for approval by shareholders next month. If approved, the proposed dividends will be paid on June 30.