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A nurse uses a poster to explain cervical cancer to a patient in Rwanda. It is a serious disease that poses a significant threat to women’s health worldwide. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda, Sweden reaffirm partnership in fight against cervical cancer

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Tailors on duty at the private garment company Pink Mango, located in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. File
Rwanda

What will it take to increase private investment in Rwanda?

Sunday, November 17, 2024
BK Foundation, in collaboration with iDebate Rwanda, kicked off the second edition of the Money Makeover Challenge on November 16
Rwanda

Teaching financial literacy to young minds: A look at 2nd Money Makeover Challenge

Sunday, November 17, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Data poised to transform ecosystem management in Eastern, Southern Africa 

Sunday, November 17, 2024
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)
Rwanda

COP29: Guidelines on how to include small businesses in national climate plans unveiled

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Surgeons go through practical studies at IRCAD Africa's lab in Kigali. Photo by IRCAD Africa.
Rwanda

Rwanda trains 400 African medics in minimally invasive surgery

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Carmen Nibigira, a prominent figure in East Africa’s tourism and hospitality industry, passed away on Saturday, November 16 (2)
Rwanda

Regional tourism champion Carmen Nibigira passes on

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Rwanda China Alumni Organization (RCAO) and Chinese officials gathered for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on November 16
Rwanda

Rwandans, Chinese businesspeople explore ways foster cooperation

Sunday, November 17, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

We shall not compromise on those that want to sabotage our unity - Kagame

Sunday, November 17, 2024
First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks during the 17th annual forum of Unity Club Intwararumuri, in Kigali, on Saturday, November 16.
Rwanda

First Lady implores leaders to serve with love

Saturday, November 16, 2024
A landscape view of Rugando area in Kigali. Land titles have become a reliable tool for financial transactions, with over 139,700 plots mortgaged for loans totalling $17 billion (approximately Rwf23 trillion) in the country. Photo courtesy
Rwanda

Over 139,000 land parcels mortgaged for $17bn loans

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Former Kirehe District mayor Gerald Muzungu was appointed as interim mayor of Karongi District, on Saturday, November 16. Photo. Courtesy
Rwanda

Muzungu appointed Karongi's interim Mayor

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Valentine Mukase resigned from her position as the Mayor of Karongi District, on Friday, November 15. Photo: Courtesy
Rwanda

Karongi Mayor resigns, 12 officials sacked

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Green Care Rwanda workers sort plastic waste before it is recycled to produce products such as pavers. One of the new startups tackles plastic waste management by incentivizing communities to sort and sell plastic waste instead of disposing of it.
Rwanda

What problems are Rwanda’s new top five startups solving?

Saturday, November 16, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Scovia Mutesi elected chairperson of Rwanda Media Commission

Friday, November 15, 2024
Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources officially launched Rwanda’s first-ever Mechanisation Hub in Kayonza District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor collaborate to establish Rwanda's first 'Mechanisation Hub' in Kayonza

Friday, November 15, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

78% pass S6 national exams

Friday, November 15, 2024
L-R: Narcisse Dushimimana, who was Head of the Mining Regulation and Inspection Department in Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, Spridio Nshimiyimana, who was Forest Management Division Manager in Rwanda Forestry Authority, Germain Musonera who was Policy Analyst in the Government Action Coordination Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jean Pierre Rudatinya, who was Director of the Forest Management Unit in Rwanda Forestry Authority.
Rwanda

PM orders dismissal of four officials from public service

Friday, November 15, 2024
Rwandan dance troupe performing Umushayayo’ at CIIE 2024. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Together for an inclusive and shared future

Friday, November 15, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Education leaders commend Rwanda’s ECD system at FLEX 2024

Friday, November 15, 2024