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The experience, billed as “A Taste of Rwanda,” brought together fresh local ingredients, traditional recipes and a modern dining room.

‘A Taste of Rwanda’ at The Nest brings heritage dishes back to the table

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Atmosfera marks its anniversary with the Dark Forest Edition, scaling up to the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village for what organizers describe as its biggest staging yet.

Seven must-attend Kigali events this weekend

Friday, March 27, 2026

The Tony Elumelu Foundation officials and the new cohort of entrepreneurs during the ceremony to unveil the selected people at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Courtesy

Twelve Rwandans to benefit from fresh Tony Elumelu’s entrepreneurial support

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Tony Elumelu.

Tony Elumelu Foundation commits $16 million to Africa’s entrepreneurial growth in 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Global Citizen CEO, Hugh Evans, speaks to The New Times at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

“Africa is the future market”: Global Citizen chief on changing touring dynamics

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, known professionally as Doja Cat, during her performance at Move Afrika Kigali concert on Tuesday, March 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

IN PICTURES: Doja Cat brings “Vie” to life in Kigali in first-ever Africa performance

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

American rapper Doja Cat will headline Move Afrika concert at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo Courtesy

Doja Cat in Kigali: What to know ahead of Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Footage from a previous Twese_ Afrohouse event. The series returns this Saturday; see the full weekend lineup for more events. COURTESY

Kigali weekend guide: Six events worth checking out

Friday, March 13, 2026

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are now open. See below for more opportunities available to Rwandans. COURTESY.

Looking for scholarships? Here are opportunities Rwandans can apply for

Friday, March 13, 2026

Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026

Fashion meets music_ Shots from Rapstar’s AHAZAZA lookbook. COURTESY

RoMeo Rapstar debuts 'Ahazaza' collection with local streetwear brand

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Performers light up the Kinyarwanda concert series upcountry; Kigali audiences can catch it this Friday. COURTESY

This weekend in Kigali: Mardi Gras, Kinyarwanda Concert & Co

Friday, February 27, 2026

The 2026 Tour du Rwanda opens Saturday at KCC Roundabout, drawing cyclists and spectators to what doubles as one of Kigali's biggest street festivals of the year. Photo: COURTESY.

Your Kigali weekend, curated: Top events & things to do

Friday, February 20, 2026

Farmers observe hybrid maize varieties during a field demonstration aimed at promoting improved seed use and cultivation practices. COURTESY.

Rwanda bets on hybrid seed to close its maize yield gap

Friday, February 20, 2026

Kigali residents enjoy an outing at a past show. PHOTO BY Olivier Mugwiza.

What’s happening in Kigali this weekend

Friday, January 23, 2026

This weekend in Kigali: the monthly Car Free Day with sports and fitness or catch France Mpundu live this Friday at CCFR. COURTESY.

Your weekend plans in Kigali, sorted

Friday, January 16, 2026

Resilience in the face of setbacks helps artistes identify and pursue alternative ways to monetize their work. COURTESY.

The quiet economics of staying in music

Friday, January 16, 2026