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A farmer sorts beans leaves in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

How farming seasons drive decisions in fields, offices

Monday, August 11, 2025
Survivors of Gatumba massacre have renewed their calls for international action and political will to ensure justice for the victims. File
Crime

Survivors of Gatumba massacre demand justice 21 years on

Monday, August 11, 2025
Grassroots leaders in Rubavu District attend the ongoing training, by Never Again Rwanda, in the border districts of Rubavu, Huye, Gisagara, Nyagatare, and Kayonza. The program equips them with the skills to address the deep-rooted psychological wounds to improve service delivery. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Health

Rubavu officials tipped on trauma, hate speech

Monday, August 11, 2025
Women peeling the cassava at Akanoze Nyamiyaga Ltd for the HQCP2. Courtesy
Agriculture

New tech set to turn cassava peels into affordable livestock feed

Monday, August 11, 2025
National carrier RwandAir cargo volume increased by 33 per cent from 4,595 tonnes in 2023 to 6,113 tonnes in 2024. File
Agriculture

Govt eyes bigger air cargo fleet to meet rising horticulture export demand

Monday, August 11, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Burera District. Irish potato and maize farmers have warned of a likely decline in production as the prices of pesticides and fungicides continue to rise.
Agriculture

New biotech maize trials offer hope against fall armyworm devastation

Monday, August 11, 2025
Gen Assimi Goita is the military leader of Mali since 2021
International

Dozens of soldiers arrested in Mali over alleged coup plot

Monday, August 11, 2025
The AFC/M23 rebel leader Corneille Nangaa (second right) speaks at a news conference in Goma city in eastern DR Congo. File
Africa

M23 condemns child recruitment by DR Congo army

Monday, August 11, 2025
Bank of Kigali (BK) has set up a fully functional branch at this year’s Rwanda International Trade Fair, taking place at the expo grounds in Gikondo from July 29 to August 17.
Featured

Bank of Kigali sets up full service branch at expo

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Residents in some parts of the City of Kigali will face a two-day water supply interruption starting Monday, August 11. file
Rwanda

Parts of Kigali face two-day water supply interruption

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), speaks to The New Times in Kigali on August 6. Photos by Titus Manzi
Education

HEC boss talks reforms poised to position Rwanda as higher education hub

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Officials during the launch of the Rwanda Institute of Mediators on August 8 in Kigali

New institute poised to streamline mediation services

Sunday, August 10, 2025
According to an official, the college is located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District, in the City of Kigali. While the first student intake is still being finalized. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

What you need to know about upcoming International Covenant College

Sunday, August 10, 2025
It is now seven months after Rwanda introduced injectable PrEP, a preventive drug for people without HIV.
Health

Rwanda to expand access to HIV preventive injection

Sunday, August 10, 2025
NCBA Bank Rwanda officials and senior delegates pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony on Friday, August 8.  NCBA Bank Rwanda is currently present in Kigali with four branches and in other districts of Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, and Kayonza.
Featured

NCBA Bank Rwanda expands footprint to Western Province with new Rubavu branch

Sunday, August 10, 2025
PM Nsengiyumva (centre) tours Gabiro Agri Hub accompanied by other officials and staff of the facility.
Economy

PM Nsengiyumva pushes for accommodation, transport for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub workers

Saturday, August 09, 2025
Boulos (2nd from right), poses for a picture with Rwanda's foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo's Therese Kayikwamba, during earlier stages of the peace talks between both countries.
Africa

Trump’s advisor: Rwanda-DR Congo cooperation key to lasting peace

Saturday, August 09, 2025
Officials pose for a group photo at the celebration of BPR Rwanda's 50th anniversary on Friday, August 8 . All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

PHOTOS: BPR commits to people, tech, and partnerships as it marks 50 years

Saturday, August 09, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda

Former education minister Murekeraho passes away

Saturday, August 09, 2025
Museveni speaks during the send-off ceremony for the retiring generals.
International

Uganda: Museveni retires seven UPDF generals

Saturday, August 09, 2025