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Rwanda Polytechnic students during the graduation ceremony at Intare Conference Arena in May 2024. Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Top six scholarship, fellowship opportunities for Rwandan youth

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
John Bosco Kalisa, the outgoing CEO of the East African Business Council during a past interview. Kalisa took up the reins of the EABC in June 2021. Photo: File.
Business

Inside Rwandan JB Kalisa's tenure at helm of East African business body

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Nikhil-Hira, new I&M Bank Rwanda Board Chairman. Photo: Courtesy.
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda gets new Board Chairman

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A pineapple processing plant that will add value to the produce is in the testing phase in Mugesera Sector. Photos: Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Ngoma: Land consolidation boosts pineapple production

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire during the interview with The New Timeson July 19. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Featured

Rwanda's PFM systems ranked most promising by Global Fund

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Cement manufacturer Cimerwa Plc has completed the acquisition of Prime Cement Ltd. Cimerwa.
Business

Cimerwa acquires Prime Cement

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva addresses delegates at the meeting on Tuesday, July 23.
Business

COMESA-EAC-SADC tripartite agreement takes effect on July 25

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Celebrated American filmmakers Will Ferrell (right), popularly known for his comedic acting in films like Anchorman, and Jon Turteltaub (left) are on a private visit in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Tourism

Hollywood celebs Will Ferrell, Jon Turteltaub in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
RAB announced an increase in agricultural production for the first quarter of 2024, spanning from September 2023 to February 2024, with an increase of 316,000 tons in crop yield.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s agricultural produce up by 300,000 tonnes

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
According to the National Electoral Commission, number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%. Courtesy
Elections

Number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets President Paul Kagame during his visit in Rwanda on July 22, 2018. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Elections

Presidents of China, Togo, AU chief congratulate Kagame on election win

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Landslides kill 146 in Ethiopia following Monday's disaster.
Africa

Death toll in Ethiopia landslide rises to 229

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Kigali is set to host the second edition of the Inclusive Fintech Forum slated for August 26 to 27. Courtesy
Economy

Global fintech forum returns to Kigali, seeks to bridge financial inclusion gap

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Gaspard Twagirayezu, the Minister of Education distributes exam papers during the official launch of the examination at GS Remera Protestant in Kicukiro District on Tuesday, July 23. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Education

PHOTOS: Over 235,000 candidates begin secondary school national examinations

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Dementia is a syndrome that severely impacts cognitive functions.
Health

Dementia: Understanding its severity, causes and prevention

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Rayon Sports president Jean Fidele Uwayezu and SKOL Brewery Ltd General Manager Eric Gilson during the news conference to announce the new initiative. Photo: Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: SKOL Brewery Ltd, Rayon Sports celebrate 10 years of partnership

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Mount Kigali University staff and alumni during a cake-cutting session to launch the association.
Featured

FEATURED: Mount Kigali University launches alumni association to help transform communities

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Aerial view of the ongoing construction activities of Muvumba Multipurpose dam on Muvumba River that is set to be completed in 2026. Courtesy
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Muvumba multipurpose dam under construction

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Thapelo Tsheole Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Capital Market Authority (CMA) during the interview with the New Times on July 18. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Economy

VIDEO: Rwanda CMA boss outlines plans to transform capital market

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Rwanda’s first milk powder factory in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, is expected to be launched by the end of July. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

$45m milk powder factory set to be launched

Tuesday, July 23, 2024