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Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth and Arts, in an exclusive interview with The New Times on Thursday, December 21. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Minister talks priorities, investments as arts portfolio moves to Ministry of Youth

Thursday, December 21, 2023
(L-R): CEO of OCP Africa, Mohamed Anouar Jamali, Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), Anass Khanchoufi, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at MINAGRI, Patrick Karangwa, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze observe fertiliser samples during the official launch of the Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023.The newly launched factory has an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers.
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s new fertiliser plant could boost agriculture

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Officials pose for a photo during the signing ceremony of a grant agreement worth €15.6 million between Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and Germany’s KfW Development Bank. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda, Germany set up Rwf20 billion credit facility to support SMEs

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Officials and graduates pose for a group photo during the graduation ceremony in Kigali. Young graduates, equipped with Business and digital skills, became Digital Champions and Business Coaches, supporting MSMEs and social entrepreneurs
Featured

[FEATURED] Daring to Shift: DOT Rwanda Youth at the centre of inclusive growth

Friday, December 08, 2023
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File

Understanding health disparities and inequities

Thursday, December 07, 2023
The New Times
Music

Move Afrika: Beyond just music

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Agents of change are at the frontline of the fight against GBV, noting that ending it in his home has led to noticeable progress. COURTESY
Rwanda

GBV: Engaging men to be ‘agents of change’

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali and Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank during the signing of the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
Featured

European Investment Bank, Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank and Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali after signing the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
Agriculture

European Bank, BK announce €100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health delivers remarks at an event to mark World AIDs Day on Thursday, November 30. He said the disease is not yet finished. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Health

World AIDS Day: MoH urges everyone to participate in the fight

Friday, December 01, 2023
Imbuto Foundation champions various initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls, offering counselling, educational opportunities to support the development of a healthy, educated and prosperous society. FILE
Rwanda

Frontliners in the fight against GBV

Friday, December 01, 2023
L-R: Ambassador Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, Melody Sango, Programme Manager for Culture Connects at the British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts, Jemima Kakizi, a multidisciplinary artist and curator, Anne Mazimhaka, Creative Director at Illume studio and Dida Nibagwire, co-founder and director at L’espace.
Culture

Survey on Rwanda's creative, cultural industries highlights work ahead

Wednesday, November 29, 2023