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Farmers from Shyira Sector in Nyabihu District celebrate after planting 4,000 indigenous tree species in the buffer zone of the Mukungwa River.
Featured

Could land restoration be Africa’s "new economy"?

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
The top 10 finalists for the 7th edition of the ABH Summit, scheduled for December 12 and 13.
Featured

Africa’s Business Heroes returns to Kigali for 7th edition

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
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Health

Scientists confirm tenth person cured of HIV

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Jean Bosco Rukundo, Head of Financial Reporting at Bank of Kigali, poses with the award.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Setting the standard: Bank of Kigali wins FiRe Award for transparency and reporting

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Passengers board a bus to Remera at Rwandex. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Kigali commuters hail new public transport model

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Rwanda Stock Exchange CEO Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba during an interview with The New Times on August 6. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Economy

How new multicurrency market could boost access to foreign capital

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Over 132 students from Ntare Louisenlund toured the centre to learn about technologies supporting Rwanda’s climate resilience and economic development on November 6. Photo by Craish Bahizi. 2
Featured

ACES' cooling festival inspires students to shape Rwanda's transformation

Monday, December 08, 2025
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Africa

Burundian, Congolese soldiers withdraw to Bujumbura amid M23 rebel advance - reports

Monday, December 08, 2025
Fred Hategekimana (left) was appointed interim mayor of Kayonza District with Jules Higiro being named acting vice mayor.
Rwanda

Kayonza gets interim leaders in wake of high-profile dismissals

Monday, December 08, 2025
A groom places a ring on his bride’s hand during a wedding ceremony, while 2,674 divorce cases were recorded in Rwanda in 20242025. Courtesy
Law

Divorce cases remain challenging for mediation - Chief Justice

Monday, December 08, 2025
The ongoing works including site preparation, excavation for Nyabisindu rehousing project in Remera Sector, on Monday, October 27. Photos by Kellya Keza
Housing

MPs vow to fast-track decent housing for Nyabisindu families

Monday, December 08, 2025
Clashes between the Congolese government soldiers and Wazalendo militia claimed civilian lives on Sunday, December 7, in Sange, South Kivu. File
Africa

South Kivu: Dozens killed in FARDC-Wazalendo clashes as M23 advances

Monday, December 08, 2025
Evariste Murenzi, the Commissioner General of RCS
Rwanda

Forgery tops crimes committed by foreigners in Rwanda

Monday, December 08, 2025
The country has introduced electric buses as part of a raft of measures to improve the efficiency of public transport. Courtesy
Business

How Rwanda's transport policies can strengthen East African supply chain

Monday, December 08, 2025
A miner in protective gear works deep underground, manually breaking and sorting ore inside a narrow tunnel at the Nyakabingo Mining site on December 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Kagame talks Rwanda's mineral wealth, questions baseless narratives

Monday, December 08, 2025
President Kagame speaks during the interview with Al Jazeera. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame on why Trump-mediated peace process is different from past efforts

Monday, December 08, 2025
MRDP-Twirwaneho, a Banyamulenge community-based self-defence movement operating in the Minembwe area.
Africa

Twirwaneho denounces Burundian forces over hostage-taking, bombings in South Kivu

Monday, December 08, 2025
Luvungi is one of the areas that fell under the control of the AFC/M23 in the recent clashes with the Congolese army coalition. 
Africa

DR Congo: Fighting inches closer to Uvira after AFC/M23 secures two towns

Monday, December 08, 2025
Sports enthusiasts raise their voices against gender-based violence during Car Free Day activities in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Inside the mind of an abuser: Insights from a Psychologist

Monday, December 08, 2025
Rising temperatures, wildfires, extreme weather, and increasing air pollution from climate change pose major global health risks, with experts emphasizing the need for reliable data to monitor impact and adaptation strategies. Net Photo
Health

New pilot project to track how climate change drives disease

Monday, December 08, 2025