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The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday, December 27, appointed Rwanda’s Clare Akamanzi as the Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Basketball

Rwanda’s Akamanzi appointed NBA Africa CEO

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses journalists on Monday, June 19. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Revised policy on land, rental tax to take effect in February 2024

Monday, December 25, 2023
Jeanne Francoise Mubiligi, the acting chairperson of PSF, said they are currently reviewing an assessment highlighting the private sector’s unpleasant position concerning corruption. File
Rwanda

PSF, public officials take a stand against workplace corruption

Friday, December 22, 2023
Through COMESA, 21 African countries can easily trade among themselves free of customs duties.

East Africa's trade bridge: COMESA

Friday, December 22, 2023
A woman works in Agakiriro after studying vocations in Bugesera. The government is currently facing a shortfall of nearly 400,000 jobs to meet the targets outlined in the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). FILE
Economy

Gov’t short of 400,000 jobs six months to end of NST1

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth and Arts, in an exclusive interview with The New Times on Thursday, December 21. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Minister talks priorities, investments as arts portfolio moves to Ministry of Youth

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Francis Gatare, the CEO of Rwanda Development Board and Omar Daair, the UK High Commissioner to Rwanda exchange a gift. Courtesy

UK-Rwanda Business Forum – Unlocking growth and opportunities

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs , Vincent Biruta, shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, during his visit in Brasilia on October 5. Rwanda is set to open an embassy in Brazil. Courtesy
International

Rwanda’s first embassy in South America: What is the significance?

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission of Africa, Claver Gatete speaks during a meeting. Courtesy
Africa

UNECA boss Gatete talks AfCFTA and how global credit facilities can work for Africa

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
A view of Nyarugunga residential area in Kicukiro District. The government has announced substantial tax reductions on residential properties. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Housing

Government reduces taxes on residential houses

Monday, December 18, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods in heavy rains that killed 150 people and destroyed over 6000 houses on May 3. IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Environment

IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks

Friday, December 15, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023