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Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow at 7.8 percent in 2023 and 8.1 percent in 2024, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). File
Economy

Rwanda’s economy to grow at 7.8 percent in 2023–AfDB

Friday, January 20, 2023
The New Times' senior reporter Emmanuel Ntirenganya speaks at the event after receiving the award. Ntirenganya was announced the best agricultural biotechnology reporter on the continent during an awards ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria on Friday, December 2. Courtesy

VIDEO: New Times’ journalist wins continental agric reporting award

Saturday, December 03, 2022
African youth are rolling a 'One campaign' for advocating for a raft of urgent and bold policy actions to tap into their potential towards building a better and prosperous Africa.
Rwanda

African youth front ‘bold actions’ needed to tap into their potential

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Senior Presidential Advisor on security, General James Kabarebe gives a public lecture to youth volunteers based in Kigali, on Wednesday, November 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gen. Kabarebe tips youth on consolidating Rwanda’s gains

Wednesday, November 02, 2022
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, waves to journalists at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct. 23, 2022. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)
International

Profile: Xi Jinping leads China on new journey

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Residents work at a road maintenance project for the Vision Umurenge Programme. The minimum daily wage for VUP beneficiaries ranges between Rwf1000 and Rwf2500 depending on a district’s standard of living. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

More citizens to benefit from social safety net

Thursday, October 20, 2022
Workers sort sweet potatoes at a greenhouse in Musanze District. The centre has become a solution to the farmers who struggled to get good seeds. / Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Expert makes case for agric biotechnology

Monday, October 17, 2022
Delegates from different African countries pose for a photo at the closing of the fifth edition of Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali on Saturday, October 15. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

African youth call for climate financing ahead of COP27

Saturday, October 15, 2022
Members of parliament during a session. They call for a coordinated planning mechanism that can help Rwanda to achieve the intended inequality reduction under the Sustainable Development Goal. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

MPs call for greater efforts to reduce income inequalities

Saturday, October 08, 2022
Pedestrians wade through a flooded street in Kigali. The new report shows that Rwanda is vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. / Photo: File
Environment

Climate change could erode 7% of Rwanda’s GDP by 2050 – report

Monday, October 03, 2022
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BRAC Turns 50

Friday, September 30, 2022
Community-based savings groups are one of the several interventions promoted by the UNICEF to empower families to be self-reliant and thus provide a safe environment for children. Photos: Olivier Mugwiza.
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How UNICEF is using innovation to take social protection to vulnerable families

Friday, September 23, 2022