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A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
New bus parked at Kabuga bus park in Kigali in March 2023. The government has signed performance-based agreements with private operators to provide public transport services using buses owned by Ecofleet Solutions, the newly established state-owned company. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure

What does the new bus contracting model entail?

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
New buses parked at Kabuga Bus Station, unveiled in October 2023. The government plans to introduce a real-time monitoring system for public buses by February 2026, a move the Ministry of Infrastructure says will improve reliability and enhance commuter experience. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Real-time bus tracking system set for rollout in 2026

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
High school students board a bus in Masaka, Kigali. Private bus operators have expressed mixed reactions as the city rolls out a new service-led public transport model designed to ensure buses operate on fixed and predictable timetables for improved reliability. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Operators express mixed feelings as govt introduces new public transport model

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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Agriculture

A look at govt’s six projects to help create 800,000 agrifood jobs

Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Infrastructure

How Kigali's new public transport model will work

Sunday, November 30, 2025
The government established a public company, Ecofleet Solutions, which is scheduled to begin operations this November. Courtesy
Infrastructure

What are the key features of Kigali’s new public transport system?

Saturday, November 29, 2025
A new public transport model for Kigali is set to launch this December. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Kigali to launch new public transport system

Saturday, November 29, 2025
People participate in an HIV prevention campaign walk in Ndera Sector, Gasabo District, in December 2024. Dr. Mujawamariya of RBC told The New Times that the Government of Rwanda continues to ensure uninterrupted access to lifesaving ARV medication for all people living with HIV. File
Health

Govt reassures HIV patients as external funding ends

Friday, November 28, 2025
Richard Tusabe, former Minister of State for Treasury, speaks at the Africa Investment Forum 2023. I&M Bank (Rwanda) announced his appointment as an Independent Non-Executive Director on November 26.
Featured

Press release: I&M Bank (Rwanda) welcomes Richard Tusabe to Board of Directors

Thursday, November 27, 2025