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Officials inaugurate the pilot project aims to connect at least 1,400 households in Mbazi, Kigoma, Simbi, and Maraba sectors to piped water systems in their premises. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Huye: Innovative financing model launched to accelerate household water connection

Friday, August 01, 2025
Damaged crops caused by heavy rain. The government has allocated over 8% of the 2025-26 national budget to environmental protection and climate change response. File Photo
Environment

Rwanda allocates over 8% of its budget to fighting climate change

Friday, August 01, 2025
Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa presents the 2025-26 national budget before parliament on June 12. The government’s move to allocate over 8% of the budget to environmental protection and climate change marks a major step forward.
Editorial

A bigger climate budget is a good start, but the real work lies ahead

Friday, August 01, 2025
The New Times
Environment

Govt approves emission testing fees for non-electric vehicles

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior, the Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, July 28. Photo by Kellya Keza
Religion

African Catholic bishops meet in Rwanda for key assembly

Monday, July 28, 2025
The ongoing construction works for modern Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) and landfill in Rusizi District. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Musanze, Karongi to get new waste treatment facilities

Monday, July 28, 2025
Delegates visited a modern dairy farm where they observed advanced cow milking technology, showcasing Rwanda’s growing efforts to adopt modern innovations in the livestock sector. CourtesyRICA
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s farming practices are evolving to meet modern demands

Monday, July 28, 2025
Mouth breathing, particularly during sleep, may silently affect health. Experts associate it with reduced oxygen intake, dehydration, fatigue, and lower brain function. Internet Photo.
Health

Breathing through the mouth is bad for your health: Here is what experts know

Sunday, July 27, 2025
The Rwandan government announced new changes to vehicle emission testing, which will apply to all vehicles, including motorcycles. on Thursday, July 24,
Rwanda

Motorists, environmentalists weigh in on vehicle emissions testing

Friday, July 25, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, President Paul Kagame appointed Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye as Minister of Environment and Dominique Habimana as Minister of Local Government.
Politics

Who are Arakwiye and Habimana, the newest ministerial faces

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr. Nelson Mbarushimana, Director General of REB
Education

REB unpacks three learning pathways for students

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Rwanda’s petroleum imports rose by 9.5% in 2024, reaching $680 million and accounting for nearly 10% of total imports, according to the Trade and Industry Performance report. Photo by IGIHE
Economy

Rwanda eyes fuel import cuts with renewed push for clean energy

Wednesday, July 23, 2025