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Amit Chawla, the Managing Director for Spiro in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Thursday, April 23. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Spiro expands as soaring fuel prices supercharge Rwanda’s shift to e-mobility

Friday, April 24, 2026
Students showcase projects in robotics and artificial intelligence on February 21. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Women

Women in science, technology push for mentorship, access to resources

Thursday, April 23, 2026
President Kagame meets with Xu Hui, Chairman of Rich Resource International Investments (RRII), Vice President and Board Secretary of Chery Holding, and his delegation at Village Urugwiro, on Thursday, April 23.
Business

Kagame meets Chinese investor eyeing EV assembly plant in Rwanda

Thursday, April 23, 2026
President William Ruto of Kenya speaks at an infrastructure development summit in Kenya
International

EA leaders explore ways to establish joint oil refinery

Thursday, April 23, 2026
A housing development under construction in Kigali. The KUBAKA digital system now allows landowners and developers to apply for, and track building permits online. PHOTO BY Kellya Keza
Housing

Rwanda’s digital permit reform gains ground with Kubaka

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Choplife Gaming Limited (CLG), operator of the betPawa brand in Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Choplife Gaming suspends key services to maintain compliance in Rwanda

Thursday, April 23, 2026
About 50 electric buses are expected to be introduced in the City of Kigali by May. Courtesy
Environment

50 more electric buses to be deployed on Kigali roads

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Supreme Court President and Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, delivers her remarks during a commemoration at University of Rwanda Huye campus on Thursday, April 23. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Chief Justice deplores 'knowledge without humanity' as UR honours Genocide victims

Thursday, April 23, 2026
The New Times
Security

PHOTOS: Military students embark on RPA Liberation War tour

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, and Ugandan State Minister for Primary Healthcare, ,Margaret Muhanga Mugisa sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 22. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Uganda sign four cooperation deals in Kampala

Thursday, April 23, 2026
The New Times
Health

CAR: Rwandan peacekeepers provide medical services to over 170 residents

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Africa’s own capital base has the scale to offset declining external financing – provided it is effectively intermediated and channelled into infrastructure, the latest State of Africa's Infrastructure Report shows.
Business

Africa’s non-bank capital pools cross $2 trillion mark

Thursday, April 23, 2026
I&M Bank tellers attend to clients at the headquarters branch in Kigali City. File
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda proposes Rwf3.44 per share dividend for 2025

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi.
Health

Rwanda to help shape WHO Africa health strategy — Regional Director

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Commuters board a public bus at the former Rwandex bus stop following the launch of designated bus lanes on December 2, 2025. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt rolls out park-and-ride to drive public transport uptake

Thursday, April 23, 2026
A section of the 60.11-kilometre road linking Bweyeye to Bugarama in Nyakabuye Sector, Rusizi District. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Govt seeks contractor for 60km Bweyeye–Bugarama road

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the Symposium on Genocide Prevention, held in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 22. Courtesy
Crime

Experts sound alarm on evolving genocide threats

Thursday, April 23, 2026
ACES, in collaboration with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other partners, organised a national “train-the-trainer” workshop.
Featured

ACES trains Rwandan customs, enforcement officers to control harmful refrigerants

Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition has returned for its 8th edition, with applications open until April 28. Courtesy
Business

Jack Ma-backed business contest is back: Don't miss out on your chance to win big

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
On Monday, AFCM23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka reported renewed strikes targeting civilian areas of Mikenke, in Minembwe. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: How Minembwe crisis complicates peace efforts

Wednesday, April 22, 2026