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Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Technicians demonstrate a drone used for anti-malaria spraying during a community awareness campaign, as participants observe the technology in Kigali on November 23. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, drones could help African projects secure investment rapidly

Monday, December 01, 2025
Hubert Nkurayija is the new General Coordinator of Tour du Rwanda.Photo courtesy
Cycling

Hubert Nkurayija appointed Tour du Rwanda coordinator

Monday, December 01, 2025
Martin Mbonu, Chief Executive Officer of ComzAfrica (center, wearing a khaki sweatshirt), poses with his colleagues. Founded in 2010 by three Rwandans, ComzAfrica has grown from addressing airtime distribution challenges to powering digital lending, payments, electricity access, and other essential utilities for millions of Africans. Courtesy
Featured

ComzAfrica marks 15 years of shaping Africa’s digital financial landscape

Monday, December 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
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Infrastructure

How Kigali's new public transport model will work

Sunday, November 30, 2025
A teacher trains a student with a disability in class. The high cost of specialised schools continues to push many children with disabilities out of the classroom. Courtesy
Education

High school cost derails education of special needs learners

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Bunyeshuli (R) officially handed over Kigali Fashion Week to LG Events Founder George Lugoloobi (L) after signing a seven-year management deal on Wednesday, November 26.Photo Courtesy
Fashion

Ugandan firm takes over Kigali Fashion Week on seven-year deal

Thursday, November 27, 2025
A woman takes an HIV test during an HIV prevention campaign in Gasabo in December 2024. Rwanda’s HIV programme supports nearly 230,000 people, with 96.9% on treatment one of the highest coverage rates globally. File
Editorial

Clarity on HIV treatment continuation is important despite halt in USAID funding

Friday, November 28, 2025
Students and other delegates pose for a group photo during the dissemination and official closure event for the Plug and Play and E-Training and Certification projects, which began in 2021 and 2022 respectively, held at Lemigo Hotel on November 26. Photo by Keza Kellya Raissa
Featured

Play-based science programme empowers over 180,000 learners to build community solutions

Friday, November 28, 2025
People participate in an HIV prevention campaign walk in Ndera Sector, Gasabo District, in December 2024. Dr. Mujawamariya of RBC told The New Times that the Government of Rwanda continues to ensure uninterrupted access to lifesaving ARV medication for all people living with HIV. File
Health

Govt reassures HIV patients as external funding ends

Friday, November 28, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the opening of the African Investment Forum on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. The event highlighted calls from African ministers and investors for a shift from aid dependence to private capital to drive development and bridge the continent’s infrastructure gaps. Courtesy.
Business

Africa urged to swap aid dependence for private capital to drive development

Thursday, November 27, 2025