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Alice Umutesi

Alice Umutesi

First Lady Jeannette Kagame. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

National development begins at home, says First Lady

Saturday, March 21, 2026

The National Bank of Rwanda Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi

US-Israel war on Iran yet to affect fuel prices - BNR

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Rwanda Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi

Central Bank governor flags potential rise in inflation

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Workers package fresh avocados for export at the NAEB warehouse. According to a NAEB official, more than 90 per cent of Rwanda’s avocados are shipped to Dubai. File

Govt seeks new markets as Middle East disruptions hit exporters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire, meets with the Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani regarding Louise Mushikiwabo’s candidacy for a new term as Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), in Mauritania, on March 16. Courtesy

Mukazayire rallies support for Mushikiwabo’s La Francophonie bid in Mauritania

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday, March 16. Photo by Kellya Keza

Rwanda’s economy beats expectations, expands 9.4% in 2025

Monday, March 16, 2026

Most patients living with hepatitis B and C in Rwanda are missing crucial liver cancer screenings. Courtesy

Missed liver cancer screenings put hepatitis patients at risk - study

Sunday, March 15, 2026

State Minister Usta Kaitesi hands over the award to Arianah Atete Kagorora after earning the top prize in the 2024 East African Community (EAC) Essay Writing Competition.

Meet Atete Kagorora, 14-year-old essay writer who scooped EAC top prize

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Participants and officials pose for a group photo at the celebration of the International Women's Day. The event brought together REG management, staff, women, and girls.Photos by Kellya Keza

REG celebrates women's role in energy, recognises students for innovations

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva meets with the Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Ethiopis Tafara, on Thursday, March 12. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva, IFC Vice President discuss ways to boost private sector investment

Friday, March 13, 2026

Rwanda National Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and Gerald Nyaoma, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, sign the agreement on Wednesday, March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

What Rwanda-Kenya fintech deal means for companies

Friday, March 13, 2026

Jean Luc Habyarimana.

FDLR links to Habyarimana's son raise regional security concerns - report

Thursday, March 12, 2026

(L-R) James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, Serigne Dioum, CEO of MNT Fintech Group during a panel discussion. Dan Gatsinzi

Digital finance offers path to wealth creation in Africa - experts

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President of TransUnion Africa, speaks to The New Times during an interview on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

What will shape Rwanda’s next phase of financial inclusion?

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Emma Lestideau speaks to The New Times during the interview her office in Remera, in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

From Hilton trainer to mentor of Rwanda’s hospitality talent

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Rwanda National Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and Gerald Nyaoma, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, sign the agreement on Wednesday, March 11, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech 2026. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda, Kenya sign deal to make cross-border payments easier

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers hus remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PM Nsengiyumva: Africa must build independent financial systems

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The East African Community (EAC) congratulates Amb. Stephen Patrick Mbundi on his appointment as Secretary General (2026–2031). Courtesy

Who is Stephen Mbundi, new EAC boss?

Sunday, March 08, 2026