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People register to vote at a voting station in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Ihsaan HaffejeeXinhua
Africa

South Africa's constitutional court bars 3 political parties from contesting elections

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Seven private companies including The New Times were certified with a gold seal – the highest certificate offered in Rwanda – for their outstanding achievements in promoting gender accountability and creating gender-responsive work environments. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Private sector takes lead in championing gender equality in workplace

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Zanzibar beats Ibiza, Crete as best island destination in 2024. Internet
Africa

Zanzibar beats Ibiza, Crete as best island destination in 2024

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, addressing the event, said that the Lume Free Trade Zone, will become the second one of its kind after Ethiopia's maiden Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone. Courtesy
Africa

Ethiopia launches construction of Chinese-contracted economic zone

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Rescue personnel search the site of a building collapse in George, South Africa, May 9, 2024. Internet
Africa

South Africa's building collapse site declared "no-fly zone" as death toll rises to 12

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Representatives from private companies, public entities and non-profit organisations attending a workshop
Featured

Access to Finance: IFE embarks on technical workshops ahead of sector-open call for proposals

Friday, May 10, 2024
UR's Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance, Francoise Tengera and Zhao Jinsong, Associate Director, IIAS, Tsinghua University, showcase the partners during the launch of a field station for international and area studies at the University of Rwanda (UR) in Kigali on Thursday, May 9. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Asia’s top university establishes field station at University of Rwanda

Friday, May 10, 2024
A coffee exhibitor shows coffee products during the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Africa (Kenya) 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, May 9, 2024. The CAETE in Africa (Kenya) 2024 kicked off on Thursday in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi as trade and investment between the two sides continue to expand.
Africa

Kenya hosts China-Africa economic trade expo amid growing Sino-African ties

Friday, May 10, 2024
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: MTN Rwanda pioneers introduction of paper-based biodegradable SIM cards in country

Friday, May 10, 2024
At least 50 engineering professionals received certificates after completing a five-day intensive training on soft skills, including communication on May 8. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Featured

FEATURED: Engineers conclude five-day intensive training on soft skills

Friday, May 10, 2024
The New Times
Africa

Kenya calls for sustainable peace in South Sudan as talks begin

Friday, May 10, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo during the inaugural Research Conference,in Kigali on May 9
Technology

Rwanda bankers embrace tech at research summit

Thursday, May 09, 2024