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Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi speaks during the presentation of the bank results. Mwangi said the performance demonstrates the strength of the Group’s strategic transformation

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group records historic results, with profit surging 55% to Kshs 75.5 billion

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau Spokesperson Thierry Murangira briefing journalists about the group of suspects involved in property fraud, on March 17. Courtesy

How one businessman lost Rwf350m to property scammers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive compound and laser light to destroy infected cells. INTERNET

Scientists develop treatment that could prevent cervical cancer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom (UK) over an unimplemented asylum agreement takes place on Wednesday, March 18. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

What to know as Rwanda-UK migration dispute hearing starts

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Children at Ihumure Houses initiated by SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Ihumure Houses: Therapeutic spaces helping street-connected children rebuild their lives

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The 2025 survey indicates that 8% of girls aged 15–19 have ever been pregnant, compared with about 5% reported in the 201920 survey. File

Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Workers package fresh avocados for export at the NAEB warehouse. According to a NAEB official, more than 90 per cent of Rwanda’s avocados are shipped to Dubai. File

Govt seeks new markets as Middle East disruptions hit exporters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Officials and Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana (C), as she leads the exercise during Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony on Monday, March 16. Courtesy

A look at initiatives driving rise of female investors in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sudanese refugee Nidhal Mudharahadiya Mohammed Khalifa speaks during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photo by Keza Kellya

Displaced by war, Sudanese refugee rebuilds life in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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PHOTOS: Close to 500 complete military career courses at Gabiro

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

President Kagame meets Hugh Evans, Founder and CEO , ahead of the third Move Afrika edition, headlined by Doja Cat at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro.

Kagame meets Global Citizen boss as Kigali hosts third Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

A drone strike by the Congolese army killed three people on Wednesday, March 11. Courtesy

Security Council discusses DR Congo conflict after Goma drone attack

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Former Belgian diplomat Etienne Davignon could face trial for the 1961 murder of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.

Veteran Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over Lumumba's murder

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has issued a final call to 496 registered vehicle owners to complete ownership transfers within 30 days. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Nearly 500 owners risk losing vehicles over incomplete transfers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

A couple from Mugombwa Sector in Gisagara District is expected to be arraigned before Ndora Primary Court for a pre-trial hearing. File

Couple “that murdered visitors” set to appear in court

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Inyambo cows during a parade at the celebration of Umuganura in Nyanza District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda seeks UNESCO recognition for Inyambo cattle

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

A group of 11 suspects accused of involvement in various crimes linked to illegal sale of properties, were paraded by Rwanda Investigation Bureau on March 17. Photo by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo

11 arrested in real estate scam, Rwf1b recovered

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Nigerian diplomat Ozonnia Ojielo as the new UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia.

Former UN envoy to Rwanda appointed to Ethiopia

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire, meets with the Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani regarding Louise Mushikiwabo’s candidacy for a new term as Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), in Mauritania, on March 16. Courtesy

Mukazayire rallies support for Mushikiwabo’s La Francophonie bid in Mauritania

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Fighting reportedly intensified early Tuesday, March 17, in eastern DR Congo as government coalition forces launched artillery strikes in South Kivu.

Kinshasa ‘is escalating conflict in South Kivu’ – rebels

Tuesday, March 17, 2026