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Emmanuel Ntirenganya
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Dr. Peace Mukabalisa, Medical Director of Dream Medical Centre (DMC) Hospital, during an interview with The New Times, on July 25, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health
What you need to know as new medical tariffs come into force
Monday, July 28, 2025
Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (L), chats with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, at the ministerial session of the 16th Joint Permanent Commission between Rwanda and Tanzania, on Saturday, July 26, in Kigali (courtesy).
International
Tanzania eyes boost in railway, air links with Rwanda
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Dar es Salaam port, Tanzania's largest port. A new deal signed between Rwanda and Tanzania is expected to allow remote clearance of goods from such ports. Photo by Tz Ports Authority.
Business
New deal to let Rwandan traders clear goods remotely from Tanzania
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Gasabo District office in Kigali. Rwanda’s districts have significantly increased local revenue over the past decade, a trend authorities aim to sustain. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Districts’ revenues nearly tripled in the last decade: what next?
Friday, July 25, 2025
Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) will now operate under the supervision of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), as part of an institutional review announced by the Office of the President on July 24.
Economy
RDB to oversee Rwanda mines board, convention bureau in fresh reforms
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Motorcyclists park near Nyabugogo Bus Park. On Thursday, July 24, the Rwandan government announced new vehicle emission testing fees, applicable to all vehicles, including motorcycles. Courtesy photo
Environment
Air quality: Govt introduces changes in vehicle emissions testing
Thursday, July 24, 2025
President Paul Kagame chairs a Cabinet meeting on July 16. The appointment of Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister on July 23 is expected to pave the way for the formation of a new Cabinet, as required by the Constitution. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics
When to expect new Cabinet after Kagame names Prime Minister?
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The New Times
Housing
Mpazi village touted as regional model for improved housing
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Rwanda’s petroleum imports rose by 9.5% in 2024, reaching $680 million and accounting for nearly 10% of total imports, according to the Trade and Industry Performance report. Photo by IGIHE
Economy
Rwanda eyes fuel import cuts with renewed push for clean energy
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
RICA campus in Bugesera District. Courtesy of RICA
Environment
Why Rwandan campus got Harvard green prize
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
The New Times
Infrastructure
10 ways Rwanda wants to build greener, more inclusive cities, rural settlements
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Bwiza Riverside is one of the affordable housing projects in Kigali, Rwanda, developed to provide decent and cost-effective homes for middle- and low-income earners. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing
Govt targets 1,300 social rental housing units by 2029
Monday, July 21, 2025
According to the 2024 Trade and Industry Performance report, Rwanda’s top 10 imports were valued at over $1.95 billion (approximately Rwf2.8 trillion). Photo by RwandAir
Economy
A look at Rwanda’s top 10 imports valued at Rwf2.8tn
Monday, July 21, 2025
New WASAC Group Chief Executive Officer Asaph Kabaasha (Courtesy photo).
New WASAC boss sets agenda to end water shortages, boost sanitation
Saturday, July 19, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda
Alice Uwase named new mining board CEO
Friday, July 18, 2025
The New Times
Energy
Rwanda secures over Rwf430 billion to scale up energy access
Friday, July 18, 2025
Alice Uwase, Deputy CEO of Rwanda Mining Board (RMB), CIMERWA Group Chairperson Narendra Raval, and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Jean-Guy Afrika pose for a group photo after the signing ceremony on Thursday, July 17. Courtesy Photo
Economy
Govt, Cimerwa partner to build Rwf270bn clinker factory in Musanze
Friday, July 18, 2025
An RMB staff demonstrates how to use Zetium XRF, equipment meant for determining elemental compositions of materials in various forms at the geoscience laboratory in Kicukiro District, Kigali. The lab capacity is to analyse bout 20,000 samples annually, according RMB (courtesy).
Science
Rwanda nears completion of Rwf7bn mineral testing laboratory
Thursday, July 17, 2025

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