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Workers remove asbestos on the roof of one of buildings of University of Rwanda in Huye. File
Environment

Effort to eradicate asbestos roofing nears completion

Thursday, October 30, 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
Health

Why lead in paints is a threat to public health

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Fortis Green Housing, a Kigali-based American developer, has launched a $25 million eco-estate in Kigali’s Masaka Sector. Courtesy
Housing

What are the key amenities that make a housing project green?

Thursday, October 30, 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
RSSB CEO Regis Rugemanshuro, Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa and Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka during a past press conference on socio-security issues. File
Editorial

Time to review pension laws to reflect economic realities

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
A lab expert works at Kacyiru Hospital. Genomics is the study of an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes and their interactions with each other and the environment. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Genomics could help Rwanda tackle cancer, NCD burden: experts

Monday, October 27, 2025
A section of commercial buildings in Giporoso being demolished to pave way for the revamping of the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road section, on Monday, October 13. Photo by Kellya Keza.

Road infrastructure enhancement projects in capital, latest example that Rwanda works

Monday, October 27, 2025
Tangira StartUp TV Contest unveiled the top 12 entrepreneurs out of 50 who will face the judges and also undergo mentorship. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Rwanda’s first StartUp TV Contest ‘Tangira’ unveils top 12 entrepreneurs

Monday, October 27, 2025
A hairdresser from Sudan who runs her business in Rwanda. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Can you handle the truth? Learning to love feedback before it’s too late

Monday, October 27, 2025
Ambassador Joan Wiegman of the Netherlands in Rwanda (second, right) and Ambassador Einat Weiss of Israel (second, left) joined by hundreds of residents of Kigali on a walk to raise awareness about breast cancer on October 24. Courtesy
Health

Dutch ambassador opens up about breast cancer fight

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025
James Zhang, Vice President of Carrier Sales at Huawei Technologies, during an interview with The New Times on October 23. He lauded Rwanda’s digital ambition and infrastructure as a model for Africa
Featured

Rwanda has what it takes to lead Africa in AI, ICT - Huawei executive

Saturday, October 25, 2025