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A view of the ongoing construction project of roads in Nyagatovu in Kimironko Sector. Courtesy
Infrastructure

City of Kigali explains cost hike in Nyagatovu, Nyabisindu road projects

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) – the fund manager of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund during a past interview. Courtesy
Finance

AfCFTA Adjustment Fund makes $10m disbursement to Telecel

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Visitors during a guided tour of Azam Industries in Kigali. Rwanda’s formal industrial production rose by 3.7 per cent in May 2025. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda’s industrial output rises by 3.7% in May

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza during a hearing session at Nyamirambo High Court on June 19, 2025. Kicukiro Primary Court has postponed the pre-trial detention hearing of Victoire Ingabire, , to July 15. Craish Bahizi
Law

Why Victoire Ingabire’s pre-trial detention hearing was postponed

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
A photo provided by the kindergarten to parents show bright yellow corn rolls and stir-fried vegetables. BBC
International

Chef's food decoration at Chinese pre-school poisons 233 children

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
An artistic impression of the Rugarama estate to be built in Nyamirambo Sector, in Nyarugenge District.
Housing

Kigali seeks new contractor for stalled 2,700-home Rugarama estate

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Dr. Jean-Luc Stalon has been elevated to the prestigious rank of Commandeur de l'Ordre National de la Reconnaissance Centrafricaine, one of the highest honors bestowed by the Central African Republic.
Rwanda

CAR awards Rwandan devpt expert with high decoration

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
The new pterosaur has been named Eotephradactylus mcintireae, meaning 'ash-winged dawn goddess'.
International

200-million-year-old flying reptile species found in Arizona

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Packages of Rwanda Tea that were showcased in China when Rwanda participates in the 2nd China-Africa Economic Trade Expo in Huan province. File
Economy

Why Africa, Asia hold market potential for Rwandan coffee, tea

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
The first malaria treatment designed specifically for babies and very young children has been approved for use.
Health

First malaria drug for babies approved

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Innocent Bagamba Muhizi, CEO of the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA)
Technology

Rwanda’s Rwf280bn digital project halfway done – official

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
A view of a construction project of an integrated waste treatment facility designed to process both faecal and solid waste in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Environment

Rusizi waste treatment project to create 1,200 green jobs

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Bani Haddad, Managing Director and Founder of Aleph Hospitality during the interview with The New Times in Kigali.
Business

Reforms in hospitality financing ‘key to unlocking potential’ – Aleph’s Bani Haddad

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
The Nyamagana dam, alongside Bishya Dam, is now being considered for eco-tourism development and cultural heritage conservation.
Tourism

Nyanza unveils plan for cultural tourism, eco-trails, and Olympic stadium

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Bank of Kigali used the Rwanda convention platform to launch BK Capital Fixed Income Fund, a solution tailored specifically for the Rwandan diaspora and international investors.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Shora I Rwanda: BK invites Rwandans abroad to invest in the Nation’s Future at the 2025 Rwanda Convention USA

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Constructions works of Vision City Phase II will break ground in September 2025. File
Housing

Vision City Phase 2 development kicks off in September

Monday, July 07, 2025
Over 255,000 candidates have registered for the 2024-25 Ordinary and Advanced level secondary national examinations
Education

Over 250,000 candidates begin national exams Wednesday

Monday, July 07, 2025
Some of the Rwandan youth living abroad who are in Rwanda for a tour. Photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

Diaspora youth urged to lead Rwanda’s rebirth

Monday, July 07, 2025
An agronomist sorts seedlings in a multiplication centre. By streamlining fragmented services into a unified platform, AMIS will ensure efficiency, equity, and real-time responsiveness. Courtesy
Featured

AMIS: Rwanda’s digital infrastructure for smart agriculture

Monday, July 07, 2025
Students use computers in Lab at Groupe Scolaire Munini in Nyaruguru District. The government is weighing new strategies to recover nearly Rwf2.9 billion owed by Africa Investment Smart Distribution. Craish BAHIZI
Technology

Rwf2.9bn laptop debt: Gov’t explores recovery options

Monday, July 07, 2025