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Heritier Bahizi
Heritier Bahizi
Kigali residents enjoy an outing at a past show. PHOTO BY Olivier Mugwiza.
Showbiz
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.
Showbiz
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.
Music
The quiet economics of staying in music
Friday, January 16, 2026
From politics and wildlife to space and satire, AI left its mark across every corner of 2025. Illustrated by GPT-5 nano.
Technology
Seven ways AI changed everything in 2025
Monday, January 12, 2026
A modern interior paired with smart technology allows blinds to open automatically at sunrise, while climate controls adjust the temperature for comfort throughout the day. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI.
Technology
What does the future of smart living look like in Kigali?
Friday, January 09, 2026
Customers enjoy Radisson Blu Christmas Eve Dinner at Filini Restaurant. Courtesy
Rwanda
Festive flavours in Kigali: A foodie’s guide to Christmas dining and deals
Thursday, December 25, 2025
YouTuber and streamer iShowSpeed during a live broadcast. The global creator has confirmed Rwanda as one of the stops on his upcoming “Speed Does Africa” tour. COURTESY.
Showbiz
Global streamer iShowSpeed to visit Rwanda on Africa-wide tour
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Kigali streets come alive during the 2025 holiday season. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Showbiz
10 must-visit festive spots in Kigali this holiday season
Friday, December 19, 2025
The author spent four days with park officials, witnessing firsthand how conservation is carried out in Rwanda’s largest national park and the country’s only home of the Big Five.
Tourism
What 4 days in Akagera National Park taught me about wildlife conservation
Saturday, December 13, 2025
3-Step and Afrohouse light up Depot37 at Mundi Center as TWESE returns for the venue’s anniversary edition. COURTESY.
Showbiz
Your guide to Kigali’s best events this Christmas season
Friday, December 12, 2025
Uwineza’s current life moves between stages, rehearsal studios and the cultural programmes she curates. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Music
When Rwanda’s creatives hit a wall, Uwineza builds them a door
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Workers at Mahwi Grain Millers in Bugesera Industrial Park. This year, the local grain and milling producer listed its second tranche bond on the Rwanda Stock Exchange. COURTESY.
Economy
Why listing on the stock exchange is the smart move for SMEs
Friday, December 05, 2025
Music lovers gather for the Trace Awards concert in Kigali.
Showbiz
Celebrate the holidays in Kigali: Grand Christmas Concert, German Market & Co
Friday, December 05, 2025
Atmosfera takes the weekend to a whole new level with the Spaceship Edition.
Music
November’s final shows & first spark of the festive season
Friday, November 28, 2025
More than 470,000 people live in areas that interact with the park, benefitting through employment, small businesses, and daily coexistence with wildlife.
Tourism
How Akagera Park’s Rwf1.2bn community fund will be spent
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The New Times
Featured
PRESS RELEASE: SCADS announces expansion in Africa with premium beers
Friday, November 21, 2025
Lamunu’s fieldwork in Rwanda connected global health education with community realities, including hands-on training for professionals serving older adults. COURTESY.
Women
Shaping tomorrow’s social workers: Lessons from Rwanda’s ageing care model
Friday, November 21, 2025
Kigali Dutaramé brings Rwanda’s music and culture to life, uniting iconic traditional performers and contemporary artists for a night of stories, and heritage. COURTESY.
Showbiz
Kigali after hours: A weekend of sound, sight & celebration
Friday, November 21, 2025

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