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Nenad Predrevac, Managing Director of Toyota Rwanda Ltd and Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc during the signing ceremony in Kigali. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

I&M Bank, Toyota Rwanda partner to ease access to affordable car financing

Sunday, January 11, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali. Courtesy
Aviation

Oman Air to start direct flights to Kigali

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Darren Watkins Jr known as Speed, joins Rwanda Traditional ballet at Amahoro stadium on Saturday, January 10. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism

Speed’s Rwanda tour only second-most viewed Africa stream

Sunday, January 11, 2026
The urban Consumer Price Index rose by 8 per cent in December compared to the same month in 2024. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Consumer prices up 8% in December

Sunday, January 11, 2026
More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi. Internet
Africa

53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi, says UN

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Pradeep Khosla appointed chairperson of the University of Rwanda Board of Governors.
Education

American computer scientist Khosla named University of Rwanda board chair

Saturday, January 10, 2026
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, January 5. Photo by Kellia Keza.
Law

Minister explains why new traffic bill is tough on defiant motorists

Saturday, January 10, 2026
AFC/M23 fighters seen patrolling the Rusizi border post after the they captured Bukavu city in South Kivu on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Regional defence ministers meet in Zambia over DR Congo crisis

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Speed in the Virunga mountains
Tourism

Speed in Rwanda: From an iconic gorilla trek to Amahoro Stadium, the global YouTuber continues his Rwanda tour

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Workers sort coffee beans for export at a washing station. Rwanda’s coffee sector recorded a landmark performance in 2025.
Economy

Belgium, US, China top buyers as Rwanda coffee revenues surge

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Rwanda takes the top spot in Africa’s business rankings for 2025. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda takes top spot in Africa’s 2025 business rankings

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Rwanda recorded 2,555 new HIV infections in 2024, down from 2,922 cases in 2023. File
Health

New HIV infections down 12% amid prevention efforts

Friday, January 09, 2026
The Trump Administration announces the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, putting REAL FOOD back at the center of health.
International

Why US reversed traditional food pyramid

Friday, January 09, 2026
A modern interior paired with smart technology allows blinds to open automatically at sunrise, while climate controls adjust the temperature for comfort throughout the day. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI.
Technology

What does the future of smart living look like in Kigali?

Friday, January 09, 2026
Workers sort fresh chili for export at NAEB warehouse. The value of Rwanda’s exports fell sharply by 30.13 per cent year-on-year to $215 million in November 2025.
Economy

Export earnings declined by 30% in November

Friday, January 09, 2026
Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure, in an interview with The New Times on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Law

How could new bill end issues in vehicle ownership transfers?

Friday, January 09, 2026
A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health

What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?

Friday, January 09, 2026
Infrastructure

Camp Zaïre: The 'Congolese' neighbourhood in Kigali that's changing with the times

Friday, January 09, 2026
A view of Kimihurura residential area in Gasabo District. The newly adjusted rates of land tax payable per square metre were approved by the City Council in February 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

A closer look at how land taxes are set

Thursday, January 08, 2026
President Paul Kagame presides over at the Official inauguration of Anjia Cement Factory in Muhanga District on August 3, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

$3.2bn of investments created over 50,000 jobs - NISR

Thursday, January 08, 2026