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WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. 67 old pipelines in 11 districts are being upgraded, officials said on Tuesday, March 17.FILE

Dozens of old pipelines to be upgraded to end water shortages

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau Spokesperson Thierry Murangira briefing journalists about the group of suspects involved in property fraud, on March 17. Courtesy

How one businessman lost Rwf350m to property scammers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sudanese refugee Nidhal Mudharahadiya Mohammed Khalifa speaks during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photo by Keza Kellya

Displaced by war, Sudanese refugee rebuilds life in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

President Kagame meets Hugh Evans, Founder and CEO , ahead of the third Move Afrika edition, headlined by Doja Cat at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro.

Kagame meets Global Citizen boss as Kigali hosts third Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has issued a final call to 496 registered vehicle owners to complete ownership transfers within 30 days. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Nearly 500 owners risk losing vehicles over incomplete transfers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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Nduhungirehe in Djibouti to lobby for Mushikiwabo's Francophonie candidacy

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Workers on duty at the Asantii Garment Factory located in Kigali Special Economic Zone. (Photo by Bahizi)

Youth unemployment, family conflict tied to rising theft cases - study

Monday, March 16, 2026

The report shows that between 2020 and 2025, authorities recorded 1,335 cases of unlawful mineral extraction, largely carried out by young people aged between 18 and 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Parliament report exposes drivers of illegal mining in Rwanda

Monday, March 16, 2026

Inmates during a meeting with Rwanda Correctional Services at Nyarugenge Prison on Thursday, March 5.

Prison occupancy falls below capacity for first time in years

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Members of Private Sector Federation after electing their leaders in Kigali City. National leadership elections for PSF will take place on Friday, March 13, at the Kigali Convention Centre

PSF leaders to be elected under revamped process

Friday, March 13, 2026

Customers have lunch at Onomo Hotel in Kigali. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Is dining out in Kigali becoming too expensive?

Thursday, March 12, 2026

A total of 47 Burundian families comprising 74 people on Thursday March 12, voluntarily returned to their home country from Rwanda.

Over 40 Burundian refugee families head home from Rwanda

Thursday, March 12, 2026

President Paul Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, alongside Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga and Maj. Gen. Denis Rutaha, Commandant of the Gabiro Combat Training Centre, follow a military combat presentation during the pass-out ceremony for career courses at the training centre in Gatsibo District on August 25, 2025. Photo by Village Urugwiro

What to know as parliament approves National Defence University

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks while launching the platform dubbed ‘Innovate Rwanda’at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

New digital platform to connect startups to investors

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The two people were arrested on March 11 by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on charges of murder, mutilation, and concealment of human remains. Courtesy

More details emerge on Gisagara couple accused of killing visitors at their home

Thursday, March 12, 2026

PSF members during the elections of their leaders in eastern province. In Eastern Province, Laurien Benedata was elected Chairperson, Francis Gakuba and Anitha Abayo as vice chairpersons. Courtesy

What to know as PSF elects new leaders

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested a teacher over allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old female student, who had gone missing for days in Gatsibo. Courtesy

Gatsibo: Teacher arrested over alleged defilement of student

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Dr. Tomlin Paul passed away on Monday, March 9.

UGHE eulogises don who died on Monday

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana meets with Senior Bureau Official Jeff Graham in Washington DC. Courtesy

Rwanda, US officials discuss health cooperation

Tuesday, March 10, 2026