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The US Federal Reserve (Fed), the country’s central bank, reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50basis points to 4.875 per cent. COURTESY
Africa

What Federal Reserve’s rate cut means for African markets

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Vehicles at Nyarutarama in Kigali. Available data from Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), shows that on average, each number plate series registers at least 24,975 private vehicles. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Spike in vehicle ownership reflects Rwanda’s growing prosperity, but poses new challenges

Monday, September 23, 2024
Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.
Health

Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks

Saturday, September 21, 2024
(L-R) Antoine Anfré, the French Ambassador to Rwanda, Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State for Health, and Belén Calvo Uyarra, the Ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda during the signing of Rwf60bn deal in Kigali on Tuesday, September 17. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, EU ink Rwf60bn deal to boost nascent pharmaceutical sector

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Workers sort fresh green beans for export at pack house at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda’s crop, mineral exports declined in second quarter 2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Workers inside a coffee store for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda’s economy grew by 9.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda economy grows by 9.8 percent in second quarter of 2024

Monday, September 16, 2024
Dr. Jean-Damascène Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at RBC revealed that in Rwanda, the suicide rate was estimated at 5.6 per 100,000 people in 2019.
Health

Suicide: What can be done to check the surge in cases?

Saturday, September 14, 2024
On September 12, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) led the global observance of the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation. Courtesy
Economy

How South-South Cooperation is solving developing countries' challenges

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Ivan Murenzi, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda speaks to The New Times during the interview on on August 29, 2024. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

NISR boss explains why body is adopting new tech in stats

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari cheers to the supporters as Rwanda held Nigeria to a 0-0 draw at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali in a 2025 AFCON Group D match day 2 qualifier. Courtesy
Football

Player ratings: Ntwari steals the show as Victor Boniface struggles upfront

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Kenya launches clinical guidelines on management of mental disorders. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya launches clinical guidelines on management of mental disorders

Wednesday, September 11, 2024