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A believer praying from a cave. At least 100 'church caves' have been shut down in the ongoing crackdown, according to Rwanda Governance Board.
Editorial

A dignified place of worship is not too much to ask

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
NEC has announced a five-day extension of the period for submitting candidatures for the September 2024 senatorial elections. File
Elections

Deadline for submitting senatorial candidatures extended

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
A woman breastfeeding her baby. The new changes aimed to ensure that a newborn child receives adequate care and that the mother has sufficient time to recover and regain strength. File
Featured

FEATURED: New changes to maternity leave law will enhance benefits for women, men – RSSB

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Panelists during a discussion as women in the entrepreneurship space came together in a series of workshops at Norrsken House Kigali on August 1. Courtesy
Women

Gender equity, mental health take center stage as women in business tackle work-life balance

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.
Religion

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024
Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital in May 2023. Courtesy
Health

All 2023 kidney transplants successfully performed locally

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The Namibian government is set to end visa-free entry for Canada, USA, UK, and 21 European nations.
Africa

Namibia to halt visa-free entry for Western countries that don't reciprocate

Thursday, July 25, 2024
The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA), which comes into force today, July 25, 2024.
Business

Tripartite Free Trade Area: A case for or against African integration?

Thursday, July 25, 2024
Paracetamol and local herbs were the most commonly used self-prescription drugs.

Before you self-prescribe, get the facts right

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The country scored 44 points out of 100. This is a slight improvement from 2022 when it scored 43 points. File
Economy

Rwanda slightly improves in financial markets performance

Wednesday, July 24, 2024