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Zaria Court is located in the heart of Kigali Sports City, steps from the 10,000-seat BK Arena and the iconic 45,000-seat Amahoro Stadium. Courtesy
Featured

Zaria Court Kigali now open as part of Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Monday, January 12, 2026
Revelers at Fresh Year Fresh Riddims Concert at BK Arena on January 3. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Late-night concerts spark debate over child performers

Monday, January 12, 2026
Nine people were killed and six others injured after lightning struck a group of farmers who had taken shelter from the rain in Jarama Sector, Ngoma District.
Environment

Ngoma deaths spotlight hidden lightning risks in low-lying areas

Monday, January 12, 2026
Tourists during a guided tour of Nyungwe Forest National Park. File
Tourism

Nyungwe Park’s Rwf1.2bn revenue fund to finance six community projects

Monday, January 12, 2026
A flooded residential area in Nyabihu District in May 2023. Meteo Rwanda has warned that Nyabihu and Ngororero districts are expected to receive the heaviest rainfall in mid-January. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Nyabihu, Ngororero to see heaviest mid-January rains

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Rwanda and Oman sign several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Sunday, January 11. Courtesy
Economy

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Oman sign key deals in trade, aviation, ICT sectors

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Nenad Predrevac, Managing Director of Toyota Rwanda Ltd and Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc during the signing ceremony in Kigali. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

I&M Bank, Toyota Rwanda partner to ease access to affordable car financing

Sunday, January 11, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali. Courtesy
Aviation

Oman Air to start direct flights to Kigali

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Darren Watkins Jr known as Speed, joins Rwanda Traditional ballet at Amahoro stadium on Saturday, January 10. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism

Speed’s Rwanda tour only second-most viewed Africa stream

Sunday, January 11, 2026
The urban Consumer Price Index rose by 8 per cent in December compared to the same month in 2024. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Consumer prices up 8% in December

Sunday, January 11, 2026
More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi. Internet
Africa

53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi, says UN

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Pradeep Khosla appointed chairperson of the University of Rwanda Board of Governors.
Education

American computer scientist Khosla named University of Rwanda board chair

Saturday, January 10, 2026
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, January 5. Photo by Kellia Keza.
Law

Minister explains why new traffic bill is tough on defiant motorists

Saturday, January 10, 2026
AFC/M23 fighters seen patrolling the Rusizi border post after the they captured Bukavu city in South Kivu on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Regional defence ministers meet in Zambia over DR Congo crisis

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Speed in the Virunga mountains
Tourism

Speed in Rwanda: From an iconic gorilla trek to Amahoro Stadium, the global YouTuber continues his Rwanda tour

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Workers sort coffee beans for export at a washing station. Rwanda’s coffee sector recorded a landmark performance in 2025.
Economy

Belgium, US, China top buyers as Rwanda coffee revenues surge

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Rwanda takes the top spot in Africa’s business rankings for 2025. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda takes top spot in Africa’s 2025 business rankings

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Rwanda recorded 2,555 new HIV infections in 2024, down from 2,922 cases in 2023. File
Health

New HIV infections down 12% amid prevention efforts

Friday, January 09, 2026
The Trump Administration announces the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, putting REAL FOOD back at the center of health.
International

Why US reversed traditional food pyramid

Friday, January 09, 2026
A modern interior paired with smart technology allows blinds to open automatically at sunrise, while climate controls adjust the temperature for comfort throughout the day. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI.
Technology

What does the future of smart living look like in Kigali?

Friday, January 09, 2026