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A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Officials attend the launch of the bond listing of Africa Medical Supplier PLC, marking the start of trading for the company’s Rwf 5 billion corporate bond on August 27, 2025. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Govt liberalises central securities depository operations

Friday, January 23, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Rwanda’s 2025 regulations on the operations of the Deposit Guarantee Fund (DGF) aim to provide a clearer and more reassuring answer. File
Economy

What new Deposit Guarantee Fund reforms mean for your money

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Transport experts have welcomed Rwanda’s newly passed road traffic bill. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

New road traffic bill long overdue, say experts

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Rwanda takes the top spot in Africa’s business rankings for 2025. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda takes top spot in Africa’s 2025 business rankings

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure, in an interview with The New Times on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Law

How could new bill end issues in vehicle ownership transfers?

Friday, January 09, 2026
Impounded vehicles are seen at a Gatsata facility in Kigali, as the new road traffic bill allows for their auction. Courtesy
Infrastructure

New traffic law spells out how impounded vehicles will be auctioned

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
On January 5, the lower chamber of Parliament unanimously passed a road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law focused on improving safety through technology and a merit and demerit points system.
Law

Parliament passes road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
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International

CAR citizens head to polls in multi-level vote

Sunday, December 28, 2025
Belle Ville Groupe inaugurated LA CASA Kiyovu, a serviced apartment complex offering 30 high-end units with premium finishes. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Top real estate developments that stood out in 2025

Friday, December 26, 2025
Since 2024, court case backlogs have declined from 63 percent to 49 percent, a reduction largely attributed to mediation mechanisms. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Court case backlogs could be reduced to 25% by 2029 - officials

Sunday, December 21, 2025