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Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), speaks to The New Times in Kigali on August 6. Photos by Titus Manzi
Education

HEC boss talks reforms poised to position Rwanda as higher education hub

Sunday, August 10, 2025
According to an official, the college is located in Gahanga Sector, Kicukiro District, in the City of Kigali. While the first student intake is still being finalized. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

What you need to know about upcoming International Covenant College

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Rwandan-American born basketball prospect Nate Ament will visit Rwanda before the end of this week-courtesy
Basketball

NBA prospect Nate Ament to visit Rwanda this week

Thursday, August 07, 2025
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Now available on Google Play, the app operates across 12 African countries and eliminates the need for prior authorization when seeking medical treatment while traveling. Photo by Keza Kellya Raissa
Technology

Smart Access App rolls out in Rwanda’s health sector

Monday, July 28, 2025
Delegates visited a modern dairy farm where they observed advanced cow milking technology, showcasing Rwanda’s growing efforts to adopt modern innovations in the livestock sector. CourtesyRICA
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s farming practices are evolving to meet modern demands

Monday, July 28, 2025
Officials from Rwanda's Biomedical Centre and participants posed for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on Friday, July 25.
Health

Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems

Friday, July 25, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Politics

Justin Nsengiyumva sworn in as Prime Minister, vows to prioritize citizen welfare

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025
Rwandan ophthalmologists received training on July 23 at RIIO in Nyarutarama, using virtual reality simulators that replicate the human eye in 3D for surgical practice. Photos: Keza Kellya.
Health

From 'animal eyes' to VR: How Rwanda is modernising eye surgery training

Thursday, July 24, 2025
President Paul Kagame has appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as Rwanda’s new Prime Minister, succeeding Édouard Ngirente, who had served in the role since 2017.
Politics

Justin Nsengiyumva, economist-turned-Prime Minister of Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Health

IVI Africa’s Ndembi on Rwanda’s role in vaccine innovation and health security

Monday, July 21, 2025