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Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yussuf Murangwa delivers his remarks during the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Courtesy
Economy

National insurance strategy expected to expand coverage, build trust

Friday, March 13, 2026
According to Rwanda National Police, 130 people died nationwide from natural disasters in 2025, including lightning strikes, floods, landslides, and storm-related accidents.

Preparing your finances for emergencies and disasters

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumes the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on February 14.
Africa

Analysts: Burundi's role in DR Congo conflict taints Ndayishimiye's tenure at AU

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
A view of a maize plantation farm that was hit by hailstorms in Karongi District.
Agriculture

How farmers are managing post-harvest losses amid heavy rains

Sunday, March 01, 2026
The Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP) is delivering visible economic and social gains, particularly for farmers working on steep, high-altitude land in Nyabihu and Musanze districts.
Featured

Featured: Major resilience project begins paying off for north-west Rwanda communities

Friday, February 27, 2026
Workers search for victims after a retaining wall collapsed during construction of a commercial building in Kimironko on January 8, 2024. File photo.
Infrastructure

How bad design, drainage make retaining walls a hidden risk

Friday, February 27, 2026
Jeanine Umutesi, a female excavator operator, speaks with New Times during a visit to the Nyabisindu site on February 18. Photo by Kelly Keza.
Women

Breaking barriers: Truck driver’s daughter becomes excavator operator

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Over 49 people were injured and 147 houses damaged in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyabihu districts during heavy rain.
Environment

11 killed by rain-induced disasters in February

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
According to Meteo Rwanda above-average rainfall and strong winds are expected in late February 
Editorial

As the skies open up, let caution be our weapon

Monday, February 23, 2026
Rtd Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Richard Kamanzi, 57, died on Sunday, February 22, after a retaining wall collapsed onto his house in Kibagabaga Cell,  Kimironko Sector of Gasabo District. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gasabo: Retired senior police officer killed in landslide

Sunday, February 22, 2026
A landslide swept away their house, banana plantation and all the crops in the valley in Bushekeri Sector, Nyamasheke District in 2024. File
Environment

How high-risk districts are bracing for heavy March–May rains

Thursday, February 19, 2026
A tea plantation in Nyamasheke District. The state owns about 120,000 hectares of land, equivalent to roughly 500,000 plots, most of which are allocated to agriculture and forestry. Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Over 120,000 hectares of state-owned land idle, govt looks to put it to use

Wednesday, February 18, 2026