News

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
News / More Articles
Sayinzoga Kampeta speaks during a panel discussion at the ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Why trust, missing data remain major obstacles in Africa’s insurance sector

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Gustave Mukurarinda Mukunde, the author of The Snowfall, reads his book at the launch in Kigali on April 23, 2025. File.
Business

Innovation drives surge in intellectual property filings

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose water resources development project in Nyagatare District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt targets October to clear Rwf4bn Muvumba compensation backlog

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Visitors during a tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana. President Paul Kagame is expected in Gaborone from May 6 to 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening ties between Rwanda and Botswana. Courtesy
International

Things to know about Botswana as Kagame visits Gaborone

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Members of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Parliament passes bill on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The Governor of North Kivu in eastern DR Congo, Bahati Erasto Musanga, has announced a ban on divisionism and hate speech in areas under the control of the AFC/M23 movement.
Africa

North Kivu governor outlaws tribalism, hate speech

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
RDB Deputy CEO, Juliana Muganza, and Keletsositse Olebile, Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre at Rwanda-Botswana Business Forum. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda-Botswana business forum discusses trade, investment

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
People in Rwanda may see shooting stars early on Wednesday morning as the Eta Aquariids meteor shower reaches its peak.
Science

People in Rwanda to see shooting stars early on Wednesday morning

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Urujeni Bakuramutsa, the Rwanda’s ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in European country, addresses delegates.
Rwanda

Rwanda submits candidacy to head ITU Council

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A worker uses a machine to seal a package of wheat flour at Azam Industries in Kigali. Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 6.2 per cent in March 2026. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s industrial output rises 6.2% in March

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Musanze Genocide Memorial, formerly the Court of Appeal of Ruhengeri. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Kwibuka

Musanze Genocide Memorial set for expansion

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Featured

Inside Choose Kigali contemporary art gallery’s immersive world of quantum-inspired art

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Officials cut a ribbon to inaugurate Access Bank's new branch in Kicukiro on Thursday, April 30. Photo. TNT/ Craish and Bahizi
Featured

Access Bank new branch set to widen opportunities for Kicukiro businesses

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The initiative aims to strengthen dialogue, align priorities, and improve the quality of teaching, learning, and overall outcomes. Courtesy (2)
Education

HEC, varsities in new push to refine education quality

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Governor of National Bank of Rwanda Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses at the ZEP-RE annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Low insurance penetration worries African policymakers

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A police officer inspects whether bus lanes are respected by other vehicles at the former Rwandex area in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Emergency, high-occupancy vehicles allowed to use bus lanes

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The New Times
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Italy to participate in Africa CEO Forum 2026

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Cross-border trucks at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. File photo.
Business

Truckers upbeat as Rwanda, Tanzania pledge to ease trade hurdles

Tuesday, May 05, 2026