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People with disabilities during the elections of their representative in the parliament on July 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi

People with disabilities outline top issues that need advocacy

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana and Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Badr Abdelaaty during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Photo by Joan Mbabazi

Rwanda, Egypt ink deal to support modern heart centre in Kigali

Monday, August 12, 2024

Workers remove asbestos on one of buildings of the University of Rwanda in Huye. Courtesy

How is removed asbestos safely disposed off?

Monday, August 12, 2024

Prof. Simon Gicharu appreciates Bisimwa Bahagare Jean, a parent from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who attended the graduation of his son, Mulindwa Bahagare (first on the right), along with his friend, Iragi Cibalonza Alain, in Thika, Kenya. Also present was Henry Musisi, the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing. The two students graduated from the School of Business in Rwanda.

Over 1,000 Mount Kenya University students graduate, varsity chairman announces waiver of former students’ fees arrears

Monday, August 12, 2024

Generals Muganga and Kainerugaba exchanged gifts at the meeting in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Uganda military chiefs discuss ties

Monday, August 12, 2024

Equity Group, Kenya’s biggest bank by market capitalisation, has reported a 12.5 per cent growth in net profit in the first half of 2024. Courtesy

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group Holdings Plc reports half year profit after tax of Kshs 29.6 billion

Monday, August 12, 2024

Pope Francis on August 12 appointed Reverend Jean Bosco Ntagungira as the new bishop of Butare Catholic Diocese.

Pope Francis appoints Rev. Ntagungira as new bishop of Butare Catholic Diocese

Monday, August 12, 2024

Equity Group, Kenya’s biggest bank by market capitalisation, has reported a 12.5 per cent growth in net profit in the first half of 2024. Courtesy

Equity Group’s half year profit jumps 12.5%

Monday, August 12, 2024

Haytham ElMaayergi, Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President for Global Trade Bank. Courtesy

Afreximbank to double intra-African trade financing to $40bn by 2026

Monday, August 12, 2024

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Chinese innovation boosting mushroom farming in Rwanda

Monday, August 12, 2024

Farmers working in their fields in Kinigi Sector, Musanze District, one of the areas with fertile land in the country/Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

RAB roots for multi-story buildings as population pressure threatens arable land

Monday, August 12, 2024

Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe at the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Mnangagwa: Kagame’s inauguration shows his ‘impactful leadership’

Monday, August 12, 2024

Following the swearing-in of President Paul Kagame on Sunday, August 11, the Ministry of Public Service and Labour declared Monday a holiday.

Labour ministry declares Monday a public holiday after Kagame inauguration

Monday, August 12, 2024

President Paul Kagame chairing a Cabinet Meeting at Village Urugwiro on October 20, 2023. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame inauguration: When is the next cabinet expected?

Monday, August 12, 2024

Six students from Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) secured top positions in the 2024 Wege Prize. Courtesy

FEATURED: RICA students dominate top honours at global sustainable innovation competition

Monday, August 12, 2024

President Kagame, the Commander-In-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro stadium after taking the Presidential Oath on Sunday, August 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame: New mandate means time for ‘more hard work’

Sunday, August 11, 2024

President Paul Kagame takes the Presidential Oath during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday,
August 11. In his address, Kagame emphasised that the prevalence of peace in the region is Rwanda’s priority during his
next mandate. Photo: Village Urugwiro

Regional peace is a priority for Rwanda, Kagame says

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Some Rwandans who spoke to The New Times, on their expectations from Kagame in the next five years. Courtesy

What Rwandans expect from Kagame in the next five years

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Equity Bank Rwanda commissioned the airlift of 17 scholars who have secured admissions and scholarships at prestigious universities worldwide on August 9. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

FEATURED: Equity Bank Rwanda supports 19 students in journey to world-class education

Sunday, August 11, 2024

President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Courtesy/ RBA

Inaugural address by President Paul Kagame

Sunday, August 11, 2024