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Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Rwanda
Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Motorists for Vuba Vuba deliver various goods ordered online to customers in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Business
New competition law tightens rules on e-commerce, mergers and subsidies
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Tuesday, March 10, paraded two men suspected of theft and rape, with the alleged offences reported in Rwamagana District.
Crime
Two men in custody over rape, robbery
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolée Uwimana, delivering Rwanda’s national statement, at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Monday, March 9,
Rwanda
New York: Gender minister highlights Rwanda's progress in women's access to justice, leadership
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A women-focused fitness community, She Shape, backed by Fitnesspoint, has officially launched in Kigali. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
How ‘She Shape’ is creating safest space for women at Fitnesspoint, other gyms
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), Edward Kadozi, speaks to The New Times in Kigali on August 6, 2025. FILE
Education
What should universities know about the new HEC orders?
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The first edition of the expo took place in Kigali from March 7 to 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
Ecobank empowers women entrepreneurs at HerAfrik Business Expo
Monday, March 09, 2026
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi said that the new law introduces a mechanism to ensure that such support does not undermine fair competition in the market.
Law
Govt moves to curb subsidy misuse under new law
Monday, March 09, 2026
Rwandan peacekeepers (RWABGVIII) serving under MINUSCA in Bria, Central African Republic today joined fellow peacekeepers and residents of Bria town to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. Courtesy
Women
CAR: Rwandan peacekeepers celebrate Women’s Day with residents of Bria
Sunday, March 08, 2026
Inmates during a meeting with Rwanda Correctional Services at Nyarugenge Prison on Thursday, March 5.Photo by Olivier Mugwiza File
Law
Senators urge ankle monitors, digital tools to cut prison congestion
Friday, March 06, 2026
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students during a practical exercise. File
Education
Teacher shortage, digital divide hampering TVET sector – study
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Lawmakers have raised concerns about inadequate drying and storage facilities for maize that are undermining efforts to cut post-harvest losses. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture
Lack of drying facilities affecting rice, maize harvest: MPs
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Tourists in Kinigi after visiting gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda earned $161.5 million (approx. Rwf235.9 billion) from travel services in the fourth quarter of 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism
Rwanda’s travel services export revenues up 28%
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
MPs during a session. The Ministry of Environment has been given two months to explain the causes of a loss exceeding Rwf1.23 billion arising from poor management of forestry concession contracts.
Environment
MPs want environment ministry to explain Rwf1bn loss
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
A pupil undergoes a hearing screening at GS Cyivugiza during World Hearing Day..
Health
Hearing loss: Late detection, stigma deny children timely care
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
 Maj. Gen. Robert Yaw Affram, Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), awards United Nations medals to Rwandan peacekeepers during a ceremony held at the UN Tomping Compound in Juba on Tuesday, March 3.
Security
PHOTOS: UN honours Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has been summoned by the Senate to explain government plans to address persistent challenges in the livestock sector. File
Agriculture
Senate summons PM over issues in livestock sector
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Health workers attend to patients at Girubuzima Health Center in Burera District. Courtesy
Health
Misclassified under Mutuelle de Santé? Here’s what to do
Tuesday, March 03, 2026

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