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African ambassadors in Kigali met with the Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum and the Pan-African Movement on December 4 to start preparations for the 63rd Africa Day, set to be celebrated on May 25, 2026. Courtesy
Politics

Envoys in Kigali launch early preparations for 63rd Africa Day

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Participants taking part in Car Free Day activities in Kigali in December 2022, an event that also served to promote the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Crime

Unmasking the silent pain of gender-based violence

Friday, December 05, 2025
Olivier Ishimwe, Grace Ineza Umuhoza, Jean-Bosco Nkurunziza, Eva Peace Mukayiranga, and Sandra Isingizwe.
Environment

Six demands Rwandan environmental activists are pushing at COP30

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Carine Umutoni, Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda and other panelists engage in a discussion during the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza
Technology

Banks, regulators back AI for smooth African trade

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Investment Officer Michelle Umurungi interacts with Chinese investors at the 8th China International Import Expo, taking place from November 5–10, 2025, in Shanghai. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda ‘hopes for stronger foothold’ in Chinese market

Friday, November 07, 2025
Garden Fresh Ltd workers at the packhouse in Masoro Special Economic Zone packing the harvest ready for export. Photo by IGIHE
Business

Govt to prioritise key export commodities under AfCFTA implementation strategy

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy
Environment

Govt intensifies drive to eliminate toxic chemicals from paints

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
George Elombi, the new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Economy

Cameroon’s George Elombi highlights priorities as he takes over Afreximbank presidency

Sunday, October 26, 2025
John Giusti, GSMA Deputy Director General, during the interview with The New Times on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa in Kigali, on Thursday, October 23. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

From policy to action: How Kigali became ground zero for Africa’s connectivity revolution

Friday, October 24, 2025
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the 16th Session of the UNCTAD Ministerial Conference , in Geneva, on Tuesday, October 21. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda urges inclusive digitisation to bridge global trade, internet divide

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Andrew Mold, Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa, explained key factors behind the region’s unexpected resilience. Courtesy of UNECA.
Economy

Weakening dollar, strong exports drive eastern Africa’s trade resilience – UNECA

Tuesday, October 21, 2025