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A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. On Monday, the parliament approved the basis of a government bill, which, if fully ratified, will permit Rwandans aged 18 to get married legally. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Getting married at 18: What are “reasonable grounds” in proposed legislation?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
A section of Urukumbuzi Real Estate, commonly known as Kwa Dubai, in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, where some houses collapsed due to substandard workmanship. Photo: Courtesy.
Housing

Real estate scams: Nine tips for safe home buying

Monday, February 26, 2024
Residents during an interaction session on mental health issues
Featured

FEATURED: Mental health support crucial for successful peacebuilding - International Alert report

Thursday, February 08, 2024
Singer Jean-Marie Muyango, a renowned Gakondo musician launched his fourth album dubbed ‘Imbanzamumyambi’ , on December 24. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Music

PHOTOS: Gakondo singer Muyango launches album, honors young artistes in traditional music

Monday, December 25, 2023
Rwandan film ‘The Bride’, directed by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara, secured awards at the eighth edition of the Novos Cinemas festival in Pontevedra on Sunday, December 17. Courtesy
Cinema

Rwandan film ‘The Bride’ scoops three awards at Novos Cinemas Festival in Spain

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The law of December 4, 2023, amending the law of August 30, 2018, determining offences and penalties in general (being referred to as penal code) was published in the Official Gazette of December 5, 2023. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Ten major changes in the newly-amended penal law

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A joyful Regina Mukakalisa and her husband Theophile Independence are living a happy and healthy marriage after enduring years of abuse, tolerating alcoholism, and allowing their children
Women

Breaking the cycle: A family’s triumph over hardship and GBV

Friday, December 08, 2023
Chantal Mudahogora is an experienced psychotherapist at Solid Minds, a mental health clinic in Kigali. She has also worked with female victims of domestic violence, and people suffering fro 1
Health

Therapist Mudahogora on why Rwandans should be more open about mental health

Monday, October 09, 2023
Tito Rutaremera, a veteran politician who is currently serving as Chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum, during an exclusive interview with The New Times on Tuesday, August 29, in Kigali. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

Bonding with youngsters, telenovelas, and dancing: The other side of Tito Rutaremara

Friday, September 08, 2023
Jean Paul Ndayishimiye, (left), who is renowned for defying odds, says saving gives a person the discipline and focus to achieve their goals. Photos courtesy.
Business

From a moto rider to successful businessman; Ndayishimiye’s story of resilience

Thursday, August 10, 2023