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Workers sort different electronic items at the National E-waste and Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. File
Environment

Experts warn of health risks as Govt tightens e-waste rules

Monday, June 09, 2025
The project focuses on reducing school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) by strengthening safeguarding policies and practices in 10 secondary schools.
Featured

Schools, student clubs recognised for efforts in preventing SGBV

Monday, June 09, 2025
The Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga on Saturday, June 7, installed Peter Malinga as its 26th president for the year 2025-2026. Courtesy
Rwanda

Peter Malinga installed as new president of Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga

Sunday, June 08, 2025
The University of Rwanda (UR) and Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) have welcomed a new special statute that grants public institutions of higher learning greater autonomy in managing their human resources. file
Education

New strategy to grant public varsities more autonomy to hire, promote staff

Sunday, June 08, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation olivier Nduhungirehe during an interview on October 30, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

ECCAS exit: Nduhungirehe says bloc was manipulated by DR Congo

Sunday, June 08, 2025
Religion

Why do Rwandan preachers have to get theology training?

Sunday, June 08, 2025
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International

Rwanda withdraws from ECCAS

Sunday, June 08, 2025
The challenges of absent parenting go well beyond mere physical distance.
Health

Absent parenting: The hidden toll on children's well-being

Saturday, June 07, 2025
Patrick Shyaka, a Rwandan author who released a new book, dubbed 'Where women meet boys'.
Education

Love, loss, and growing up: Rwandan author delves into the emotional lives of youth

Saturday, June 07, 2025
The project was initiated by Bridges to Prosperity in partnership with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (DAR), a multinational engineering firm operating in Rwanda, along with its sister companies TYLin and Introba.
Featured

FEATURED: We have linked people to services and usual business: Dar al Handassah to Cyeza Sector residents

Saturday, June 07, 2025
An e-cigarette, vape pen or other electronic nicotine delivery system heats a liquid of nicotine, flavouring, propylene glycol and other additives into an aerosol that you inhale through a mouthpiece. Courtesy
Health

Candy-coated killers: How tobacco industry hooks youth with flavours, false glamour

Saturday, June 07, 2025
More than 300 students, scientists, and government officials gathered Friday at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences for a special space science Q&A session with Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station. (Photo by Tamas Szigeti/Xinhua)
International

Hungarian students link with Chinese astronauts aboard Tiangong space station

Saturday, June 07, 2025
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Religion

Faith, family, and the power of love: Navigating mixed-faith families in Rwanda

Saturday, June 07, 2025
Rwanda government signs an MoU with Cotti Coffee
Economy

Rwanda inks deal with Cotti Coffee to boost production, expand to Chinese market

Saturday, June 07, 2025
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Education

Central African Republic: Rwandan peacekeepers donate scholastic materials, pay school fees for children

Saturday, June 07, 2025
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Education

Education never stops being important, says Kagame

Saturday, June 07, 2025
Dr Odette Uwizeye was elected the new chairperson of Ralga on Friday, June 6. The Local Government Authorities Association (RALGA) will construct and operationalise a Centre of Excellence in Local Governance.
Rwanda

Rwanda to build centre of excellence in local governance

Saturday, June 07, 2025
Students during experiment
Environment

Collection of chemical waste from schools to begin in Western Province

Friday, June 06, 2025
The New Times' quick survey around the city indicated that gas refills for a 12-kilogram cylinder moved from Rwf19,800 to Rwf20,000 and Rwf21,000
Economy

What is driving the hike in cooking gas prices?

Friday, June 06, 2025
The idea, still in the feasibility study phase, aims to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) accessible to low-income earners who rely on charcoal and firewood.
Energy

Pay as you cook innovation poised to revolutionize gas uptake

Friday, June 06, 2025