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Chicken are fed at Agribusiness Solution (ABUSOL) farm in Bugesera District. Sam Ngendahimana

Livestock sector players push for strategic cereal reserve amid high feed cost

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Dave Chappelle is expected in Kigali for what will be his first performance in Rwanda on Thursday, May 30. Net photo.

Comedy icon Dave Chappelle to perform in Kigali, tickets sold out

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Delegates from BAL and local basketball community engaged community service, at Kimironko Sports and Community Space, in Kigali on Saturday, May 25. Photo Christianne Murengerantwari

PHOTOS: Imbuto Foundation, BAL celebrate African Day through Umuganda

Saturday, May 25, 2024

President Kagame chairing a past cabinet meeting at Village Urugwiro in Kacyiru. The cabinet among others approved new foreign envoys to Rwanda. File

Ghana gets first envoy resident in Kigali as Kaboneka joins human rights commission

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Residents of Nyagatare district during RBC’s 10-day campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention, especially among the youth. Photo: Courtesy.

A look at PrEP and PEP in Rwanda’s HIV prevention efforts

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

People at Norrsken, a non-profit impact ecosystem connecting founders with the capital, knowledge and network in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Top six impactful opportunities for young Rwandans

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Beekeepers in their farm in Southern Province. Rwanda joined the world to mark World Bee Day on May 20. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Beekeepers warn of decline in food production as bees face threats

Monday, May 20, 2024

The Rwandan government on Saturday, May 18, said a Human Rights Watch (HRW) representative was denied entry into its territory after misrepresenting the purpose of her visit. Internet

Rwanda clarifies denial of entry to HRW representative

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the head of RDF’s international military cooperation department, and Brig Gen Fabien Kuzniak, the head of the French military’s southern bilateral cooperation department, exchange documents, in Paris, on May 16. Their respective delegations agreed on a new roadmap that will guide bilateral cooperation between the two nations until 2025.

Rwanda, France agree on new defence cooperation roadmap

Friday, May 17, 2024

A pitch at Kigali Universe Complex. The $1.5 million project is set to be inaugurated on Saturday, May 18. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Kigali: 8 places to go this weekend

Friday, May 17, 2024

Wooden boats seen transporting people and merchandise in Karongi District

Police bothered by risk posed by substandard boats on Lake Kivu

Friday, May 17, 2024

The aerial view of the ongoing construction activities of some infrastructure at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Nyagatare District. File

Why Rwanda plans to set up tech to monitor land use

Thursday, May 16, 2024

A mining site where illegal mining activities was conducted. According to a new bill in Parliament, landowners who allow people without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk punishment. File

Govt mulls punishment for landowners who permit illegal mining activities

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

A view of SP Rusororo Fuel Depot in Gasabo District Rwanda says it has designated a total of 80 hectares of land to rally the private sector investments into constructing bulk petroleum storage facilities. File

Rwanda banks on commercial storage to shore up fuel capacity

Monday, May 13, 2024

A view of Burundi's closed border at Nemba one stop border post. Rwandan government has refuted accusations from Burundi linking it to involvement in the grenade attacks. Mugwiza

Rwanda dismisses Burundi's accusations of involvement in grenade attacks

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta and Ambassador of the European Union, Belén Calvo Uyarra as the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Rwanda celebrated Europe Day on May 9

Europe Day: Rwanda, EU reflect on partnership, forging stronger bonds

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Seven private companies including The New Times were certified with a gold seal – the highest certificate offered in Rwanda – for their outstanding achievements in promoting gender accountability and creating gender-responsive work environments. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Private sector takes lead in championing gender equality in workplace

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Members of parliament during a plenary sitting. Courtesy

Key proposed changes in CHENO’s management, mandate

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi; Chief Gender Monitor. File

Govt to certify more institutions for gender equality

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Inside Gakenke based pig abattoir. With the demand for pork set to rise, Rwanda is building more pig abattoirs countrywide. Courtesy

Why govt is constructing pig abattoirs countrywide

Thursday, May 09, 2024