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Nature Apparel, Misozii and Fragile (FRA), three Kigali-based labels that are using clothing as a platform for storytelling
Fashion

How Kigali’s streetwear scene is redefining Rwandan fashion

Friday, June 26, 2026
The initiative will train designers, merchandisers and brand builders capable of competing in regional and global markets, while supporting Rwanda's ambition to become a leading hub for fashion.
Fashion

10 key facts about Kent State University fashion programme in Rwanda

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire delivers her remarks at the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali in 2025. File

Inside the newly approved National AI Agency

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Designer Patrick Muhire from Inkanda House
Fashion

Nine designers selected for UK-backed fashion entrepreneurship programme

Monday, June 22, 2026
Miners on duty at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo District. Rwanda’s mining and quarrying sector posted a strong recovery in the first quarter of 2026.Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda's mining activity rebounds as output jumps 20%

Monday, June 22, 2026
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Education

Kent State University launches fashion school in Rwanda

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, TeKnowledge President and CEO, Aileen Allkins, (c) follow a presentation during the launch on June 18. Courtesy

TeKnowledge launches global services in Rwanda to support Vision 2050

Friday, June 19, 2026
Amina Khubieva, Chief Advisor for African Countries at the World Youth Festival Directorate, poses for a photo with participants from a previous International Festival of Youth edition in Russia. Photo - courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwandan youth urged to seize global opportunities at Youth Festival

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) speaks to The New Times at the Africa Development Impact Forum, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy
Finance

UNECA's Gatete on debt, Africa's fight for a fairer financial order

Monday, June 15, 2026
Sharon Akanyana of Ishyo Foods is among six Rwandan enterpreuners selected. Courtesy
Business

Six Rwandans among top 100 finalists of Africa’s Business Heroes

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Youth entrepreneurs, who benefited from a job creation initiative, display their products at the Mulindi Agri-Show in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The book industry: An overlooked engine of job creation

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Inside Silverback Glass Processing, Rwanda’s glass manufacturing and processing facility located in Gahanga, Kicukiro District. The plant uses modern technology to cut, process, and produce glass products. Courtesy
Economy

Govt eyes more power as local glass production takes off

Thursday, June 11, 2026