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Visitors at Muyanza Dam that was constructed to help farmers in irrigation in Rulindo District on September 10, 2019. Courtesy
Technology

Digital payment system introduced for water use permits in Rwanda

Monday, August 26, 2024
Minister of Local Government Jean-Claude Musabyimana.
Religion

Govt bans over 40 religious sects

Friday, August 23, 2024
MP Valens Muhakwa, 41, was re-elected Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Photo by Craish Bahizi
Politics

Muhakwa to focus on value for money after re-election as PAC Chair

Friday, August 23, 2024
Children during some exercises at Nyarugunga Early Childhood Development Centre in Kicukiro District on June 28. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Inside govt efforts to ensure inclusive early childhood dev’t for all

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The SADC summit of Heads of State and government took place in the Zimbabwean capital Harare on Saturday, August 18, 2024. Courtesy
Africa

SADC leaders commend Angola’s efforts for peace in DR Congo

Monday, August 19, 2024
NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists in May. NEC, on August 17, published a list of 32 candidates for senatorial elections scheduled for September. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Elections

Senatorial elections: 32 senate candidates approved

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Senators during a session. The National Electoral Commission on August 17 published a list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial elections scheduled for September.
Elections

NEC publishes list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial seats

Saturday, August 17, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Participants and officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on the project in Kigali on Wednesday, August 7. The project was entitled “Development of a Smart Wearable Device for Real-Time Risk Monitoring of Infectious Virus Spreading Case Study of COVID-19”. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: University of Rwanda’s smart wearable device to monitor infectious diseases

Thursday, August 08, 2024
A believer praying from a cave. At least 100 'church caves' have been shut down in the ongoing crackdown, according to Rwanda Governance Board.
Editorial

A dignified place of worship is not too much to ask

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024