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Young girls during a reproductive health course in Gisagara. The Rwandan Ministry of Health on February 17 defended its proposal to lower the age of consent for contraceptive use from 18 to 15. File
Editorial

Supporting teenage access to reproductive health services is securing their future

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The land use plans for the districts of Nyamasheke, Rutsiro, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Burera, and Nyanza are being developed in a way that reflects the unique needs and challenges of each district.
Rwanda

Land use master plans for six districts to be complete by end of 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The government has introduced a bill aimed at addressing concerns resulting from the growing trends in e-commerce. he lower chamber of Parliament approved the relevance of the bill, on February 13. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

How Rwanda’s new bill seeks to protect e-commerce buyers

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Students engage in a group work in laboratory at Groupe Scolaire Munini in Nyaruguru District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Proposed Rwf100bn STEM lab to advance Rwanda’s manufacturing, says minister

Sunday, February 16, 2025
A drone being used to tackle illegal mining, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Charis UAS drone landscape.
Technology

Drone surveillance helps curb illegal mining in Rwanda

Saturday, February 15, 2025
President Kagame’s Press Secretary, Stéphanie Nyombayire, has called out Belgium’s hypocrisy for accusing Rwanda of mineral exploitation in DR Congo, despite its own colonial exploitation of the country.
Africa

Kagame publicist calls out Belgium's hypocrisy in DR Congo crisis

Friday, February 14, 2025
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, speaks to The New Times about new bill on competition and consumer protection, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Business

Government tables bill to prevent market domination from mergers

Friday, February 14, 2025
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolée Uwimana addresses MPs a session in parliament on February 9. Courtesy
Crime

Debate grows over proposed tribunal for child defilement cases

Friday, February 14, 2025
Members of the Anti-Genocide Parliamentary Forum (AGPF) launched a nationwide tour on February 13, to assess efforts to combat genocide ideology and challenges hindering its eradication. Courtesy
Crime

Lawmakers on tour to assess efforts against genocide ideology

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean has warned against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations.
Africa

EU official warns against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
M23 rebels spokesperson Lt. Col. Willy Ngoma (center) and fighters celebrate after entering Goma City in eastern DR Congo on Tuesday, January 28. Courtesy

DR Congo: The mirage of freedom will not be solved by external forces but by Congolese themselves

Tuesday, February 11, 2025