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SKOL Malt launches “Fly to the Home of Champions” football promo

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Ebenezer Twum Asante, Senior Vice President for Markets at MTN Group, speaks to The New Times during an interview on the sidelines of Africa CEO Forum in May. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Shared infrastructure key to closing Africa’s $100bn digital gap — MTN senior executive

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Residents undergo screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during a community health outreach exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Govt integrates HIV, NCD care to reduce patient visits

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
A prefabricated edge modular data center. The facilities are viewed as a scalable option for countries seeking to expand digital infrastructure without building large centralized campuses. COURTESY: Modular Building Institute.
Technology

Localized computing infrastructure vital for Africa’s AI future

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Employment. Workers on duty at the Nyabisindu rehousing site on Friday, May 29. Beyond transforming the old informally settled area, the project has been a major source of employment and income opportunities for thousands of people. PHOTO/EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA.
Housing

VIDEO: Nyabisindu rehousing project creates 2,000 jobs

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Albertine Uwineza, a certified operations engineer leading maintenance operations, at Zipline Muhanga. Photo by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

From childhood curiosity to engineering leadership at Zipline

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Members of the Indian Association of Rwanda , visited Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on Sunday, May 31. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

Witnessing Genocide, embracing hope: Indian community reflects on Rwanda’s recovery

Monday, June 01, 2026
East African Community flags. Under the East African Community (EAC)’s new funding model, Rwanda's total annual contribution will amount to $7.2 million. File
International

How Rwanda's $7.2m contribution to EAC was calculated

Monday, June 01, 2026
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International

Nduhungirehe attends Korea-Africa talks in Seoul

Monday, June 01, 2026
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Politics

Ethiopia heads to the polls as PM Abiy's party seeks new term

Monday, June 01, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda staff during a tree planting exercise. More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025-26 planting season, which began in October. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Environment

Nearly 70 million trees planted in eight months

Monday, June 01, 2026
Miners on duty at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo District. According to NISR, the annual increase in the general producer price index was mainly driven by a 42.1 per cent rise in mining prices. Craish BAHIZI

Mining drives 19.3% rise in producer prices in April

Monday, June 01, 2026
About 54 million Ethiopians are expected to cast their ballots in the general elections on Monday, June 1. Photo courtesy of Ethiopia News Agency

Ethiopia heads to the polls as PM Abiy's party seeks new term

Monday, June 01, 2026
A senior member of the FDLR militia identified as Mutayomba was severely wounded during recent fighting with AFCM23 rebels in Masisi Territory in eastern DR Congo, reports said on Sunday, May 31.
Africa

FDLR’s ‘General’ Mutayomba wounded in battle, evacuated to Kinshasa

Monday, June 01, 2026
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports delivers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Sports sector to create more jobs as youth participation rises

Monday, June 01, 2026
Robert Twongyeirwe, speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on May 26. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Life after stroke: Former educator’s recovery journey

Monday, June 01, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy
Law

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026
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Environment

June to bring rain, cooler temperatures

Monday, June 01, 2026
The museum was inaugurated by First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Saturday on May 30.
Kwibuka

What to know about new history museum at Ntarama Genocide Memorial

Sunday, May 31, 2026
The concert, Shallipopi’s first-ever performance in Rwanda, attracted hundreds of music lovers. ALL PHOTOS BY Craish Bahizi
Featured

Shallipopi thrills Kigali revelers at SKOL-Malt powered music experience

Sunday, May 31, 2026