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Technology

How new AI platform seeks to address gaps in legal services

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
A view of Bisesero Genocide Memorial in Karongi District . Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Bisesero survivor: Betrayed by zone turquoise, hunted by killers but still standing

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Donald Kaberuka, a Rwandan economist and former president of the African Development Bank speaks at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali on May 20.Courtesy
Security

With critical minerals running out, Africa’s industrialization should be now, says Donald Kaberuka

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Beekeepers during a harvesting session . Photo by Moise Bahati
Rwanda

Beekeepers tap into Gishwati-Mukura UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Speaker Gertrude Kazarwa, addresses delegates at the conference. She emphasized the importance of political will in achieving sustainable gender equality.
Law

Commonwealth lawmakers turn to AI to bridge gender gap

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
President Paul Kagame meets with Hassan Bubacar Jallow, the Chief Justice of the Gambia on Tuesday, May 20. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame, Gambia chief justice Hassan Bubacar Jallow discuss cooperation

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A total of 796 Rwandans returning from eastern DR Congo, where they had been held hostage by the FDLR, arrive at Rwanda DR Congo border on Monday, May 19. Photo by Gemain Nsanzimana
Africa

Rwandan returnees from DR Congo hopeful for better life

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Deputy CEO, Juliana Muganza meets with Dr. Imad Al-Khoury, Chief Executive Officer of Abela Qatar International (AQI), and his delegation, who are in Rwanda to explore investment opportunities in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, real estate, and agriculture. Courtesy
Economy

Qatari group explores investment opportunities in Rwanda

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A view of Rusumo Power Plant in Kirehe. The Rusumo plant is set to supply electricity to Mpanga and Mahama irrigation schemes in Kirehe District. File
Agriculture

Rusumo power plant to supply electricity to key irrigation schemes

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The New Times
Education

Why accounting, nursing and teaching students have to take practical exams

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the 10-year anniversary of Oklahoma Christian University at the Kigali Convention Centre on February 11, 2017. Courtesy photo
Education

PRESS RELEASE: Oklahoma Christian University deepens 20-year Rwanda partnership, announces new Bachelor’s programme

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The management and staff of SONARWA General and SONARWA Life lay wreath to pay tribute to victims at Mwulire Genocide Memorial in Rwamagana District on May 16. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

SONARWA staff commemorate 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Best performing customers were recognised during the bank's annual customer engagement event held on Friday, May 16, in Rubavu town
Featured

BPR Bank deepens community ties through customer engagement

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (Right) receives the certificate of recognition from Superbrands East Africa Project Director Jawad Jaffer (left). Equity Group Holdings Plc has been recognized as a Superbrand in East Africa, a distinction that affirms the Group's commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in the financial services sector.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group recognised as Superbrand in East Africa

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Representatives of Trinity Metals and Nathan Trotter, the largest manufacturer of tin and tin alloys in North America, during the signing ceremony, at the US Department of State, on Tuesday, May 14. Courtesy
Economy

What new US-Rwanda tin export deal means for economy

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Ambassador Vincent Karega during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on May 12. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Karega reflects on 30 years of public service and Rwanda’s transformation journey

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Gambia’s Chief Justice Hassan Bubakar Jallow meets his Rwandan counterpart Domitilla Mukantaganzwa on Monday, May 19. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda, Gambia collaborate to strengthen justice systems

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
President Kagame poses for a group photo with delegates at the conference in Kigali on Monday, May 19. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security

Can Africa have leverage to demand a seat at global arena as an equal partner?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
King Faisal Hospital has successfully carried out Rwanda’s first percutaneous closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO)
Health

King Faisal Hospital performs Rwanda’s first stroke-related heart surgery

Monday, May 19, 2025
The uptake of  hybrid maize seeds among farmers is set to increase considerably by 2030. Courtesy
Agriculture

Hybrid maize production expected to increase 20% by 2030

Monday, May 19, 2025