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An aerial view of the revamped Amahoro Stadium at Kigali Sports Hub in Remera. Courtesy

Ryarasa is right, Remera needs a sports city ecosystem

Friday, March 20, 2026
The 2020 US presidential election prompted recounts, court battles, and culminated in the January 6 Capitol attack, a plain demonstration of how contested democratic processes can become.

When the teachers of democratic governance stumble

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi speaks during the presentation of the bank results. Mwangi said the performance demonstrates the strength of the Group’s strategic transformation
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group records historic results, with profit surging 55% to Kshs 75.5 billion

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The third edition of Move Afrika will feature Doja Cat at BK Arena on March 17
Music

In Move Afrika, Kigali is becoming a growing hub for global music tours

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Nigerian diplomat Ozonnia Ojielo as the new UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia.
International

Former UN envoy to Rwanda appointed to Ethiopia

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The ongoing construction works at Nyabarongo multi-purpose dam. Sub-Saharan Africa could face a 57 percent shortage of construction project professionals by 2035, a new report shows. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Africa faces shortage of construction project professionals – report

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Participants follow a panel discussion at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Barriers, opportunities that shape Africa’s fintech sector

Monday, March 16, 2026
Neil Ni, Chief Strategy Officer of XTransfer, speaks to The New Times during the interview during the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Courtesy
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XTransfer targets Africa to fix costly cross-border payments for SMEs

Monday, March 16, 2026
Jean-Guy Afrika, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), speaks during a panel discussion at the forum on March 11. Courtesy
Business

Outdated risk narratives still haunt Africa’s investment appeal - experts

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, hands over an award to Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda Plc.
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Equity Bank Rwanda awarded for advancing women’s financial inclusion at IFF 2026

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Young innovators say Africa’s fintech future lies in AI

Saturday, March 14, 2026
(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials: 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu, 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi, and Chairperson François Twagirumukiza.
Economy

Who are the new top PSF leaders?

Saturday, March 14, 2026