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The government last week launched Innovate Rwanda, a national digital platform designed to connect startups, investors, talent and ecosystem support organisations across the country.
Technology

10 key facts about Rwanda’s new startup-investor platform

Monday, March 16, 2026
The report shows that between 2020 and 2025, authorities recorded 1,335 cases of unlawful mineral extraction, largely carried out by young people aged between 18 and 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Parliament report exposes drivers of illegal mining in Rwanda

Monday, March 16, 2026
Neil Ni, Chief Strategy Officer of XTransfer, speaks to The New Times during the interview during the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Courtesy
Featured

XTransfer targets Africa to fix costly cross-border payments for SMEs

Monday, March 16, 2026
Traffic police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu Junction in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

Full enforcement of new road traffic law due in April

Sunday, March 15, 2026
State Minister Usta Kaitesi hands over the award to Arianah Atete Kagorora after earning the top prize in the 2024 East African Community (EAC) Essay Writing Competition.
Education

Meet Atete Kagorora, 14-year-old essay writer who scooped EAC top prize

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the Army Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), briefs a joint contingent of RDF and Rwanda National Police officers who recently departed for Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, to relieve their colleagues currently deployed on the mission.
Security

Rwanda responds to reports of possible halt to EU support for troops in Mozambique

Saturday, March 14, 2026
L-R: Elias Nambaje, a kidney transplant recipient and advocate for kidney health awareness; and Dr. Florence Sibomana, a senior programme officer on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at PATH, an NGO promoting health equity.
Health

How a kidney transplant saved Nambaje’s life

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Footage from a previous Twese_ Afrohouse event. The series returns this Saturday; see the full weekend lineup for more events. COURTESY
Showbiz

Kigali weekend guide: Six events worth checking out

Friday, March 13, 2026
Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, the Army Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), briefed a joint contingent of RDF and Rwanda National Police officers who are departing for Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Security

PHOTOS: Gen Nyakarundi briefs troops ahead of deployment to Mozambique

Friday, March 13, 2026
Kigali’s decision to revise its cost-sharing model for neighbourhood road construction therefore carries significant implications for the future of urban mobility and community participation.
Editorial

Community-funded roads can work if Kigali gets the balance right

Friday, March 13, 2026
Rapper Diplomate has promised to return to big stages for live performances in 2026. Photo courtesy
Music

Rapper Diplomat eyes big stage comeback, more music

Friday, March 13, 2026
Thierry Neuville laid down an early marker at the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya on Thursday. Courtesy

Neuville clinches Nawisa shakedown to take early Safari Rally lead

Thursday, March 12, 2026