News

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
News / More Articles
no image
Business

Crystal Telecom counter sheds Rwf12 to close at Rwf112 on the bourse

Thursday, July 23, 2015
A commuter taxi that burst into flames last year in Kacyiru. Some insurers are still underpricing motor vehicle third party policies, a vice that is hurting the sector. (File)
Business

Price undercutting erodes gains made by insurance sector - BNR

Thursday, July 23, 2015
Jean Kambanda, the prime minister of the genocidal government

Government to seek explanation over Kambanda interview

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
L-R: Dr Rose Mukankomeje, the Director General of Rema, Ari Huhtala, the deputy CEO of Policy and Programmes Overseas Development Institute in UK, and Dr Vincent Biruta, the Natural Resources Minister, at the ongoing three-day workshop on climate change in Kigali yesterday. (All photos by Timothy Kisambira)

Climate change experts discuss funding for green development

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Children at Centre Marembo. The government wants all children in orphanages and care centres adopted by foster families. (J. Bizimungu)

Foster families and the dream of orphans

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
A cabdriver outside King Faisal Hospital Kigali prints a receipt from a taximeter for a passenger yesterday. The taximeter is used to determine how much a passenger should pay. (Timothy Kisambira)

Mixed reactions greet new rules on taximeters

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
An ophthalmologist examines a patient at Ruhengeri Hospital using a modern ophthalmic laser machine. (Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti)

Ruhengeri Hospital gets modern eye treatment centre

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
IGP Gasana (L) chats with Mayor Ndayisaba (R) on arrival at the City of Kigali to discuss public hygiene and security policy yesterday. (All photos by Doreen Umutesi)

Public officials meet over city hygiene

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
no image

Traditional healers held over torture of sick teen

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
KOICA international scholarship program beneficiaries pose in a group photo (Courtersy)

KOICA scholarship beneficiaries off to South Korea

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
no image

Fire guts Rwf30 million home in Kayonza

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
no image
Business

Cup of Excellence 2015 competition kicks off, over 280 lots of coffee submitted

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Mumararungu (middle, in kitenge attire) and Airtel staff pose with some of the beneficiaries and their goats. Mumararungu and Edna Darlene Gasana were rewarded for their contribution toward improving their communities.
Business

Ruhango woman scoops Airtel’s 'Because of Her' Award

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Nyiransabimana and Kamondo weed a rice pad. The farmers say irrigation has improved their harvests. (Jean Nepo Ndikuma)
Business

Irrigation gives new lease of life to Muhanga rice farmers

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Mama Lynda (L) with happy beneficiaries. Her organisation currently supports over 40 needy children, mainly picked from the street. (Courtesy)

Meet Mama Lynda, the American mother with Rwandan kids

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Nkurunziza cast his vote yesterday. (Net photo)

Burundi votes amid unrest as Nkurunziza remains defiant

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Participants at anti-counterfeit and pharmaceutical crimes workshop in Kigali yesterday. (Courtesy)

RNP, Interpol meet over counterfeits, pharmaceutical crimes

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
no image

Pond search fails to find body of drowned teen

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
no image

One killed, another injured in Rubavu Sacco robbery

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
no image

Woman held over drug trafficking

Tuesday, July 21, 2015