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Africa’s challenges are as vast as its opportunities. The continent is home to 1.4 billion people, a majority of whom are under the age of 25.

The season for reflection: Giving Africa a fair chance

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2. File

A partnership to grow Rwanda’s green economy

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Officials during the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2024 in Morroco. Courtesy

A new era of growth and inclusion for Africa’s financial industry

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
UR graduates during a graduation ceremony in October 2024. The University of Rwanda recently announced the decision to reinstate its four-year undergraduate degree programmes. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Industry pushes for 'tech transfer strategy' as UR reverts to 4-year degree programmes

Monday, December 16, 2024
Officials during the groundbreaking event to construct the post-harvest centres in Kigali on Tuesday, December 10. Courtesy
Agriculture

New project promises to cut 20% of chili, onion harvest loss

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo at the Connected Africa Summit 2024 in Nairobi. Internet

Africa’s time: delivering transformation through innovation

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Mzee Tito Rutaremara during the interview with The New Times on November 27 in Kigali. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

What keeps Rutaremara awake at night: The other side of the veteran politician

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Aerial view of the newly restored Ibanda-Makera forest that was designated for beekeeping in Kirehe District. Ibanda-Makera is a 169-hectare natural gallery forest in Eastern Province, which has savanna trees, swamps, and large trees watered by the Makera stream. Courtesy
Environment

Restored Sanza, Ibanda-Makera forests to boost honey production

Sunday, December 08, 2024
The initiative was launched with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) , the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the University of Rwanda on November 10, 2023. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: UNDP's UniPod: Empowering innovators to tackle real-world challenges

Friday, December 06, 2024
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (R) and BPI France CEO Nicolas Dufourcq display the MoU between Equity and BPI France. Looking on in second row (L-R) is Managing Partner ALN Kenya, Rosa Nduati-Mutero, the French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and the Principal Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Alfred K’Ombudo.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity, BpiFrance partner to boost SME trade financing in East Africa

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank, interacts with Ole Thonke, Undersecretary for Development Policy in Denmark during the launch on Tuesday, December 3. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: BPR Bank, Denmark launch $5.6m credit guarantee to support MSMEs

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Delegates follow a presentation at the opening of the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali on Monday, December 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

Experts on how digitalisation can drive cross-border trade, expand African exports

Tuesday, December 03, 2024