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Professor Ogechi Adeola has been appointed the University of Kigali Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic (DVCA), effective January 11, 2024. Courtesy
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FEATURED: University of Kigali appoints Professor Ogechi Adeola as Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic

Friday, January 12, 2024
Christine Uwamahoro, a market trader in Muhanga said that before the support, it was a challenge to get a loan from banks but now she trades agricultural produce including onions, tomatoes, and peas. All photos were taken by Willy Mucyo
Women

How vulnerable women’s livelihoods are improving under a UN Women scheme

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Yvette Murekatete and three other women started a beauty salon in Nyarugunga, Kicukiro, thanks to the UN Women project. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Women

How small businesses are transforming lives of once miserable women

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Jordan Foundation, organized a Christmas party for kids with visual impairment on December 21 in Rutunga Sector. All photos by Nkubito Chelsea
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FEATURED: Jordan Foundation hosts heartwarming Christmas celebration for visually impaired children

Friday, December 22, 2023
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
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[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
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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
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European Investment Bank, Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Sunday, December 03, 2023