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Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana follows students's presentation at Rwanda Coding Academy. RCA has been named among the world’s top 50 schools in the running for the $1 million Global Schools Prize 2026.

Rwanda Coding Academy shortlisted for $1m Global Schools Prize

Friday, May 01, 2026

Ministers and officials lay wreaths in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Minister Habimana urges vigilance against genocide ideology at commemoration of fallen public servants

Friday, May 01, 2026

Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkurikiyinka, delivers her remarks during the celebration of Labour Day 2026. Courtesy

Labour minister explains key priorities for jobs, skills, productivity

Friday, May 01, 2026

Gen (Rtd) Fred Ibingira addresses mourners during a commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial, on Thursday, April 30.

'This country's life is in your hands', Gen Ibingira tells youth

Friday, May 01, 2026

The latest formal trade in goods report by NISR, released on Thursday, April 30, also shows a month on month decline of 1.72 per cent compared to February 2026. File

Rwanda's trade deficit narrows by 14.5% in March

Friday, May 01, 2026

Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir is set to launch direct flights between its capital Muscat and Kigali. Courtesy

Oman’s SalamAir to launch direct flights to Kigali

Friday, May 01, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Thursday, April 30. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Governance reforms key to unlocking Africa’s energy independence

Friday, May 01, 2026

Senior officers pose for a group photo with the 74 officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Rwanda National Police (RNP), and Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) who completed the course.

PHOTOS: Over 70 officers graduate from RDF Junior Command, Staff Course

Friday, May 01, 2026

CLOCKWISE: Audace Niyonkuru, CEO of Digital Umuganda; Carl Mabuka, Head of Business and AI at Global Kwik Koders; Damien Hanyurwimfura, Director of Africa Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACFEIoT); Alex Ntale, Rwanda ICT Chamber CEO; Nadia Kabanyana, a Business Strategy and Investment Specialisation Coach at African Leadership University; and Joie-Claire Museke, a Human Resource Strategist at Kaizen Mind.

The future of work: How technology is reshaping jobs and skills

Friday, May 01, 2026

Students collaborate during a hackathon competition in Kigali on February 26, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Digital gigs open doors but expose workers to risks

Friday, May 01, 2026

Workers process roofing sheets at Safintra Rwanda at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish BAHIZI

What’s shaping Rwanda’s labour trends?

Friday, May 01, 2026

Eva Gara, a retired 65-year-old member of the Grandmas’ Club.

Adapting to AI: How workers aged 50+ are navigating change

Friday, May 01, 2026

Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. The government targets 1.25 million decent and productive jobs over five years, or 250,000 annually. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Inside Rwanda's changing labour market

Friday, May 01, 2026

Both delegations pose for a group photo at INES Ruhengeri. Courtesy

Rwanda, Denmark varsities deepen collaboration in cancer research

Friday, May 01, 2026

Congolese expert Dr Alexis Mvuka during the recording of the inaugural episode of 'The Context' in Kigali.

The New Times launches podcast for deeper conversations beyond headlines

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The High Court in Kampala, Uganda has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum, 38, to death after convicting him of murdering four toddlers.

Uganda: Man who murdered toddlers sentenced to death

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during Africa CEO Forum in 2025. The upcoming Africa CEO Forum, set to take place in Kigali from May 14-15. Dan Gatsinzi

Four African presidents to attend Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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China will continue to facilitate trade with Africa following zero-tariff policy: spokesperson

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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China to grant zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties

Thursday, April 30, 2026

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China is Africa's most willing, trusted partner in sharing opportunities

Thursday, April 30, 2026