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The average broadband cost in Rwanda is around $22.15 (about Rwf30,124), with basic mobile data and voice plans costing $7.44 and advanced plans costing $4.25.Photo Courtesy 
Technology

Why Rwanda leads in affordable internet for Africa's digital nomads

Thursday, November 07, 2024
A smartphone user goes through his messages. Over  43 percent of the global population (3.45 billion people), still do not use mobile internet, according to the latest GSMA. Photo. Courtesy 
Technology

Mobile connectivity: 10 major findings in latest global rating

Monday, November 04, 2024
The New Times
Featured

Byikorere campaign’s success in access to e-govt services

Sunday, November 03, 2024
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa.
Technology

Former Hanga PitchFest winner shares tips for 2024 contestants

Saturday, November 02, 2024
RGB Chief Executive Officer Doris Picard Uwicyeza while presenting the institution's 2023-2024 annual report to a joint plenary sitting of Parliament, on October 29, 2024. Land service improvement is one of the report's findings (courtesy).
Technology

Technology, fee waivers credited for Rwanda's land service improvements – report

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Barshave been urged by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) to adhere to noise pollution regulations. Craish Bahizi
Environment

Noise Pollution: Eight things Kigali bars can do to comply with regulations

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Residents plant a tree at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. As Rwanda seeks to plant 65 million trees, restoring urban forests is among the priorities. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment

Inside govt efforts to restore urban forests

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
A Volkswagen GenFarm electric tractor. Such tractors are expected to support agricultural mechanisation in Rwanda (Volkswagen).
Agriculture

Rwanda pilots e-tractors seeking to boost modern farming

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Silver Karumba, the Country Representative for GAIN in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

GAIN Rwanda’s Silver Karumba on combating child stunting, all forms of malnutrition in Rwanda

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Red Cross volunteers help a trauma victim during a commemoration event at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial in 2019. Sam Ngendahimana

Transgenerational trauma: How the past continues to affect future generations

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Nurses receive training on using the AI-enabled camera in diabetic clinics, learning to capture images and upload them for immediate analysis and results during a session in Kigali on October 25.
Health

New AI-based initiative seeks to transform diabetic eye care in Rwanda

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Residents in Kagarama village expressed how the FCAP improved social cohesion and gender equality within their community. Women and men participate in meetings, contributing to the development of their village
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FEATURED: Gicumbi’s chain of giving: How cows empower Mutete Sector families

Friday, October 25, 2024