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Dr. Peace Mukabalisa, Medical Director of Dream Medical Centre (DMC) Hospital, during an interview with The New Times, on July 25, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

What you need to know as new medical tariffs come into force

Monday, July 28, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaks at the Giants of Africa Festival opening show on Sunday, July 27, at BK Arena in Kigali. The event marked the start of a week-long celebration of youth, sport, and culture, running until August 2.
Rwanda

Africa needs to believe in the giant that it is, says Kagame

Sunday, July 27, 2025
CODECO fighters in eastern DR Congo. The Ugandan army said its troops had captured the militia stronghold in Ituri province. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Ugandan army claims capture of militia stronghold

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Water users with existing permits on five Rwandan lakes will be required to relocate, following the release of a new master plan that reassigns their current locations for different purposes.
Environment

How new water use plan for Rwandan lakes affects businesses

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Youth participate in Aguka 2025, an initiative aimed at empowering Rwandan youth through training, mentorship, funding, and access to loans. Courtesy Photo
Business

Seven things to know about proposed youth investment fund

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Primary school pupils follow their teacher during class. A new digital solution is being used in the Southern Province to track and reduce school dropouts. Courtesy Photo
Technology

One digital solution tracks school dropouts in Southern Province

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Mouth breathing, particularly during sleep, may silently affect health. Experts associate it with reduced oxygen intake, dehydration, fatigue, and lower brain function. Internet Photo.
Health

Breathing through the mouth is bad for your health: Here is what experts know

Sunday, July 27, 2025
The Rwandan government has allocated Rwf75 billion to support seeds and fertilizer subsidies aimed at boosting agricultural productivity during the 2025 Season A and B.
Agriculture

Rwf75bn in agric subsidies: This is how much farmers will pay

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (L), chats with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, at the ministerial session of the 16th Joint Permanent Commission between Rwanda and Tanzania, on Saturday, July 26, in Kigali (courtesy).
International

Tanzania eyes boost in railway, air links with Rwanda

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Dar es Salaam port, Tanzania's largest port. A new deal signed between Rwanda and Tanzania is expected to allow remote clearance of goods from such ports. Photo by Tz Ports Authority.
Business

New deal to let Rwandan traders clear goods remotely from Tanzania

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Two of the reseachers talk about their innovation on Friday, July 25. By Craish Bahizi.
Technology

UR’s IoT students develop AI-powered device to protect crops from birds

Saturday, July 26, 2025
The New Times
Infrastructure

Over 150 properties set for compensation as industrial parks take shape

Saturday, July 26, 2025
The New Times
Law

Precedents in Rwanda: Why judges refer to past cases

Saturday, July 26, 2025
The New Times
Featured

Featured: PMI Global Summit Series Africa 2025 unveils bold speaker line-up to drive ‘Africa on Purpose’

Saturday, July 26, 2025
The New Times
Health

Why Rwanda is beefing-up support for people aging with HIV

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaks during the handover ceremony held on Friday, July 25, at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Politics

Premier Nsengiyumva pledges ‘pragmatic, Rwanda first approach’ as he assumes office

Friday, July 25, 2025
The Rwandan government announced new changes to vehicle emission testing, which will apply to all vehicles, including motorcycles. on Thursday, July 24,
Rwanda

Motorists, environmentalists weigh in on vehicle emissions testing

Friday, July 25, 2025
Officials from Rwanda's Biomedical Centre and participants posed for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on Friday, July 25.
Health

Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems

Friday, July 25, 2025
PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Politics

Kagame asks Cabinet members to own responsibilities

Friday, July 25, 2025
The African Union Commission (AUC) has launched the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP) to boost the continent’s ability to conduct policy research and promote evidence-based policymaking on shared, cross-border challenges.
International

AU launches new platform to strengthen research, policy

Friday, July 25, 2025