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The two people were arrested on March 11 by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on charges of murder, mutilation, and concealment of human remains. Courtesy

More details emerge on Gisagara couple accused of killing visitors at their home

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Agrifood entrepreneurs in Rwanda - applications are open for the IGNITE Challenge 4.0.
Implemented by @impacthubkigali in partnership with the @worldfoodprogramme, #IgniteChallenge4 is seeking scalable, growth-stage startups, SMEs, and cooperatives working across Rwanda’s agrifood value chain.

PRESS RELEASE: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch IGNITE Challenge 4.0 to support agrifood ventures, drive job creation particularly for young women

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion as Rwanda unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) strategy, in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda launches Digital Public Infrastructure strategy to power citizen services, AI

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holding, speaks during a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, Hortense Mudenge, during her presentation at the openining session of at the Inclusive FinTech Forum, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Africa seeks financial sovereignty amid global shifts

Thursday, March 12, 2026

(L-R) James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, Serigne Dioum, CEO of MNT Fintech Group during a panel discussion. Dan Gatsinzi

Digital finance offers path to wealth creation in Africa - experts

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President of TransUnion Africa, speaks to The New Times during an interview on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

What will shape Rwanda’s next phase of financial inclusion?

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program at Mugombwa TSS, including refugees from Mugombwa Camp, assemble and wire electrical circuits during a hands-on practical training session.

How inclusive education is preparing refugee students for jobs

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Emma Lestideau speaks to The New Times during the interview her office in Remera, in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

From Hilton trainer to mentor of Rwanda’s hospitality talent

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, Désiré Rumanyika, Chief Digital and Retail Banking Officer at the bank, and Tafara Makaza, Chief Product Officer at Fixa after a panel discussion. Courtesy

Bank of Kigali launches "BK Open API" at IFF, opening doors to fintech collaboration

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Allain Guillaume Bunyoni, the former Prime Minister of Burundi has been released.

Burundi: Ex-premier Bunyoni released from prison

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rwanda National Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and Gerald Nyaoma, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, sign the agreement on Wednesday, March 11, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech 2026. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda, Kenya sign deal to make cross-border payments easier

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

PSF members during the elections of their leaders in eastern province. In Eastern Province, Laurien Benedata was elected Chairperson, Francis Gakuba and Anitha Abayo as vice chairpersons. Courtesy

What to know as PSF elects new leaders

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

President of France Emmanuel Macron.

Macron reacts as French citizen dies in Goma drone attack

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested a teacher over allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old female student, who had gone missing for days in Gatsibo. Courtesy

Gatsibo: Teacher arrested over alleged defilement of student

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Bertrand Bisimwa, the deputy coordinator of the AFC-M23.

Kinshasa targeted Kabila, Nangaa in Goma drone strike, says AFC/M23

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Dr. Tomlin Paul passed away on Monday, March 9.

UGHE eulogises don who died on Monday

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Officials pose for a photo at the official launch of the Women in Diplomacy Rwanda Network in Kigali in line to celebrate the International Women's Day, on Tuesday, March 10. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza

PHOTOS: New platform seeks to amplify women voices in diplomacy

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, speaks during the bank's session at at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali. He stressed the need for strong regulatory oversight as banks adopt cloud infrastructure. Courtesy

I&M Bank executives spotlight financial innovation, data governance at IFF 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026