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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

A police officer inspects whether bus lanes are respected by other vehicles at the former Rwandex area in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Emergency, high-occupancy vehicles allowed to use bus lanes

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Cross-border trucks at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. File photo.

Truckers upbeat as Rwanda, Tanzania pledge to ease trade hurdles

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Masaka-Bugesera airport road project will affect part of Rwamagana with over a stretch of 13 kilometres.

Rwf3bn earmarked for expropriation for Masaka-Bugesera airport road

Monday, May 04, 2026

Passengers board a public bus in Kigali on Monday, April 27. Courtesy

What workers’ union says about Kigali's new bus lanes

Monday, May 04, 2026

The RDB building will be temporarily closed to allow for planned renovation and upgrade works.

RDB Building temporarily closed over safety concerns

Monday, May 04, 2026

A farmer displays a variety of agricultural products grown on her farm. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Govt launches centre to boost financing for women-led businesses

Monday, May 04, 2026

A TVET student attending a practical class. One of the targets of the new initiative is to improve the employability of TVET graduates.

Govt targets 500,000 jobs for out-of-school, unemployed youth

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. The government targets 1.25 million decent and productive jobs over five years, or 250,000 annually. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Inside Rwanda's changing labour market

Friday, May 01, 2026

A client tests a new electric car at Rwandamotor in Gahanga, Kicukiro District, Kigali, on April 1. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.

Are rising fuel prices driving e-mobility transition?

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Cold-chain technicians follow a trainer during a technical training programme on April 20, 2026.

How ACES–RDDP partnership will improve milk cold-chain system

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Women with disabilities pose for a photo during a campaign, calling for an early warning system to cope with the effects of climate change. File

Activists call for inclusive early warning systems for women with disabilities

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

A client tests a new electric car at a showroom in Kicukiro, Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

What drivers should know before choosing electric

Monday, April 27, 2026

Residents of Ntongwe and Kinazi sectors in Ruhango District and officials gathered on April 26 to mark the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

PHOTOS: KINAZI: 35 Genocide victims given decent burial

Monday, April 27, 2026

A dog trainer in Kigali watches as his dogs play. File.

Veterinarians urge stronger services for dogs

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Cars stuck in traffic jam in Kigali. The city, through the new park and ride system, is encouraging car owners to use public transport.

Gahanga added to Kigali’s park-and-ride spaces

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Nyagatare residents meet with district land officials during land week event. File

District lawyers given powers to approve land transfers

Friday, April 24, 2026

Amit Chawla, the Managing Director for Spiro in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Thursday, April 23. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Spiro expands as soaring fuel prices supercharge Rwanda’s shift to e-mobility

Friday, April 24, 2026

A section of the 60.11-kilometre road linking Bweyeye to Bugarama in Nyakabuye Sector, Rusizi District. Courtesy.

Govt seeks contractor for 60km Bweyeye–Bugarama road

Thursday, April 23, 2026