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Tour du Rwanda 2026 riders during the Criterium of Rubavu during Stage 5 of the race on Thursday, February 26. Courtesy
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda’s ambitious WorldTour bid demands more than vision

Friday, February 27, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda’s five-month proof of concept (PoC) for the proposed e-Franc Rwandais suggests that a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is technically feasible. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

A digital franc holds promise, but users will determine success 

Friday, February 27, 2026
A mother holds her newborn at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Photo by Kellya Keza

Mutuelle de Santé: Celebrating the foundation of socio-economic development

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania, a key hub along shipping lanes that connect Asia to Europe.

Africa and the new world order: Actor or arena? 

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Delegates pose for a group photo during an awareness-raising workshop on industrial participation in the country’s nuclear power project, on Tuesday, February 24. Courtesy
Energy

Rwandan industries could benefit from nuclear power projects

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
University of Kigali main campus. From August 2016 to date, the programme has attracted over 4,000 government staff who have undertaken tuition classes through the University of Kigali, as per data from the higher learning institution. Courtesy
Featured

Elevating Excellence: How the University of Kigali’s SPEP is Shaping the Next Generation of Global Business Leaders

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The New Times

Maputo 2026: Why the AU trade ministers’ meeting matters

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Students competing during the fourth edition of the national robotics competition, held alongside the third AI ideathon,on Saturday, February 21. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Technology

PHOTOS: How 4th robotics, AI championship unfolded

Sunday, February 22, 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
Dr. Mukagatare (far right) with a lab scientist in RBC’s Sequence Monitoring Room, where the center advances biomedical research and public health programs in Rwanda. Phots by Kellya Keza
Health

Inside the rise of specialised labs in Rwanda’s health system

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
The New Times

Jesse Jackson: I Am Somebody

Thursday, February 19, 2026