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Nyagatare residents meet with district land officials during land week event. File
Law

District lawyers given powers to approve land transfers

Friday, April 24, 2026
Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo’s Thérèse Kayikwamba sign the Peace Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda on June 27, 2025. The event was graced by Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda, DR Congo officials review progress of Washington peace deal

Friday, April 24, 2026
The central bank has revoked the licences of seven private non-deposit taking financial service providers (NDFSPs) this year. FILE
Finance

Central bank oversight sees seven lenders lose licences

Friday, April 24, 2026
The CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr Sania Nishtar. Courtesy
Health

Gavi boss on Rwanda’s potential as a 'hub for pandemic response'

Friday, April 24, 2026
Featured

ACES equips innovators to reduce food and value loss across Rwanda’s cold chain

Friday, April 24, 2026
Management of Radisson Blu and Kigali Convention Centre lay a wreath to pay tribute to the victims at Nyamata Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 22. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Radisson Blu and KCC teams honour Genocide victims, stand in solidarity with survivors

Friday, April 24, 2026
Passengers wait for buses at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. Following the rollout of a service-led public transport system, officials reported a 30 per cent increase in passenger numbers within weeks. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Kigali sees 30% surge in bus passengers after reforms

Friday, April 24, 2026
Amit Chawla, the Managing Director for Spiro in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Thursday, April 23. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Spiro expands as soaring fuel prices supercharge Rwanda’s shift to e-mobility

Friday, April 24, 2026
Students showcase projects in robotics and artificial intelligence on February 21. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Women

Women in science, technology push for mentorship, access to resources

Thursday, April 23, 2026
President Kagame meets with Xu Hui, Chairman of Rich Resource International Investments (RRII), Vice President and Board Secretary of Chery Holding, and his delegation at Village Urugwiro, on Thursday, April 23.
Business

Kagame meets Chinese investor eyeing EV assembly plant in Rwanda

Thursday, April 23, 2026
President William Ruto of Kenya speaks at an infrastructure development summit in Kenya
International

EA leaders explore ways to establish joint oil refinery

Thursday, April 23, 2026
A housing development under construction in Kigali. The KUBAKA digital system now allows landowners and developers to apply for, and track building permits online. PHOTO BY Kellya Keza
Housing

Rwanda’s digital permit reform gains ground with Kubaka

Thursday, April 23, 2026
About 50 electric buses are expected to be introduced in the City of Kigali by May. Courtesy
Environment

50 more electric buses to be deployed on Kigali roads

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Supreme Court President and Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, delivers her remarks during a commemoration at University of Rwanda Huye campus on Thursday, April 23. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Chief Justice deplores 'knowledge without humanity' as UR honours Genocide victims

Thursday, April 23, 2026
The New Times
Security

PHOTOS: Military students embark on RPA Liberation War tour

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, and Ugandan State Minister for Primary Healthcare, ,Margaret Muhanga Mugisa sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 22. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Uganda sign four cooperation deals in Kampala

Thursday, April 23, 2026
The New Times
Health

CAR: Rwandan peacekeepers provide medical services to over 170 residents

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Africa’s own capital base has the scale to offset declining external financing – provided it is effectively intermediated and channelled into infrastructure, the latest State of Africa's Infrastructure Report shows.
Business

Africa’s non-bank capital pools cross $2 trillion mark

Thursday, April 23, 2026
I&M Bank tellers attend to clients at the headquarters branch in Kigali City. File
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda proposes Rwf3.44 per share dividend for 2025

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi.
Health

Rwanda to help shape WHO Africa health strategy — Regional Director

Thursday, April 23, 2026