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Some brand new hybrid cars at Akagera Motor showroom at Kicukiro. The value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles is set to officially take effect on July 1. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Taxes on hybrid cars loom: What RRA, importers say

Friday, June 20, 2025
Teen mothers interacts with a productive health expert during the event to mark World AIDS Day in Gasabo District. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

How religious communities are stepping up to address teenage pregnancy

Friday, June 20, 2025
Sam Rugege, Chairperson of the Court-Annexed Mediators' Advisory Committee. File
Law

Inside a Rwf 3bn inheritance dispute that was resolved through mediation

Friday, June 20, 2025
Rwanda is assessing the impact that the conflict between Israel and Iran may have on its economy, especially through energy supply disruption. Craish Bahizi
Energy

Israel-Iran conflict: Rwanda readying for potential impact on fuel supply

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Gasabo Intermediate Court has rejected a request by Davis Manzi Sezisoni.
Crime

Forex fraud trial: Court rejects Davis Manzi’s provisional release request

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses Parliament on the government’s actions and achievements in enhancing the living standards of Rwandans on Thursday, June 19. Ngirente emphasized that the government will continue implementing socio-economic programmes to further reduce poverty and enhance citizens' welfare. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Ngirente: Govt to sustain social protection efforts to reduce poverty

Thursday, June 19, 2025
The African Union (AU)'s special pre-election assessment mission has praised Tanzania for its solid preparations ahead of the country's general elections scheduled for October.
Politics

AU mission commends Tanzania's preparations for 2025 general elections

Thursday, June 19, 2025
An artistic impression of the joint STEM lab. The facility will be set up at the University of Rwanda’s College of Science and Technology. Courtesy
Technology

What startups expect from $82m ‘STEM lab’ for innovators

Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Rwanda Defence Force new soldiers during the graduation ceremony at the Basic Military Training Centre, Nasho on Thursday, June 19. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Newly trained soldiers welcomed into RDF

Thursday, June 19, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda

Rwanda, Uganda look to boost border communities’ welfare

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, the leader of the unregistered DALFA-Umurinzi party, appeares before the High Court in Nyamirambo, on June 19. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Crime

Court orders probe into Ingabire’s alleged role in conspiracy case

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, the leader of the unregistered DALFA-Umurinzi party, and her co-accused while appearing before the High Court in Nyamirambo, on June 19. Craish Bahizi
Crime

Ex-convict Victoire Ingabire denies link to alleged govt overthrow plot

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente will deliver a presentation to lawmakers on the government’s actions and achievements. Courtesy
Economy

Ngirente to address nation on government's achievements in improving citizens' welfare

Thursday, June 19, 2025
People at a port near Ishywa island in Lake Kivu in Western Province.
Law

Rwanda considers naturalizing 14,000 residents

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Bralirwa Plc is proud to announce the launch of the refreshed packaging for Amstel, one of Rwanda’s most beloved premium beers. Courtesy
Featured

Amstel Unveils Fresh New Look – Same Great Taste, 100% Pure Malt

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi and Juvenal Marizamunda, Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, shortly after signing a military cooperation agreement between their two countries, on June 18.
Security

Rwanda, Morrocco ink ‘landmark’ military cooperation agreement

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu
International

Funeral row delays repatriation of former Zambian president’s body

Thursday, June 19, 2025
In Washington DC, Rwandan and Congolese technical teams reached the initial text of a peace agreement to be approved by foreign ministers on June 27 as part of US-mediated peace process. Courtesy
Africa

Draft Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal reached at Washington talks

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Sharita residents cross Nyagisenyi stream on their way back home from market in Rweru Sector. Over 80 families remaining to the island call for relocation. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

What is the fate of households to be relocated from islands?

Thursday, June 19, 2025
A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali’s smart street-cleaning revolution driven by innovation and dignity

Thursday, June 19, 2025