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The government introduced ‘Umucyo’, Rwanda’s web-based procurement system to increase transparency in public tenders. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

Govt revamps tender system to prioritise innovation

Monday, February 23, 2026
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Director of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses participants during a High-Level Policy Dialogue to confront barriers keeping persons with disabilities on the margins of Rwanda’s financial system in Kigali on February 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Key players urge action to close financial inclusion gaps for persons with disabilities

Saturday, February 21, 2026
A teacher assists pupils during a Kinyarwanda lesson at Groupe Scolaire Kimisange in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Fluent to the world, losing our voice at home

Saturday, February 21, 2026
A jaw crusher is primarily used as the first-stage machine to break large rocks into smaller pieces for further crushing in mining, aggregates, and recycling operations. Photo by MMI
Economy

Mining tailings: Turning waste into wealth

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the celebration of the company’s fifteenth anniversary in Kigali on February 19. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda bourse has facilitated Rwf3 trillion in capital raising since launch

Friday, February 20, 2026
Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), speaks to The New Times in Kigali on August 6, 2025. File
Education

New strategy seeks to end ‘ivory tower’ mindset in universities

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Mutesi Rusagara, the Minister of State for Resource Mobilisation and Public Investment in the Ministry of Finance, delivers her remarks. Courtesy
Environment

Private capital key as Rwanda eyes $12bn for climate action

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Teddy Mpinganzima Mugabo, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Green Fund and Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, Benjamin Mutimura, during the signing ceremony in Kigali on February 17. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

I&M Bank, Rwanda Green Fund partner to drive agritech SMEs’ growth

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The rapid spread of short-term digital loans is not a side story in financial inclusion but a central pillar of economic resilience.
Editorial

Mobile loans are a key pillar for small business continuity, expansion

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
BPR Bank Rwanda customers being served at Nyabugogo brank in Kigali. File
Business

How short-term loans are giving small businesses quick relief

Monday, February 16, 2026
Minister of Youth and Arts Abdallah Utumatwishima addresses participants during the graduation ceremony of the third cohort of ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi Xperience at the Kigali Cultural Village on Friday, February 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

National arts policy expected in May, says minister

Friday, February 13, 2026
An artistic impression of New Kigali International Airport in Bugesera. On the right is Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa during his presentation. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Aviation

Minister Murangwa explains changes in funding model for new international airport

Friday, February 13, 2026