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More than 1,600 modern housing units are being developed in the Nyabisindu area in Gasabo District. Courtesy

Is Kigali transforming informal settlements into future-ready communities?

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The newly published report shows that suspected digital fraud involving consumers in Rwanda fell from 2.7 per cent in 2024 to 1.6 per cent in 2025
Technology

Digital fraud in Rwanda declines below global average

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
An artist's impression of Ramba Hills Real Estate in Kigali. A $80 million (approximately Frw 115 billion) real estate development is underway in Kacyiru. Courtesy
Editorial

Real estate growth must include affordable housing

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
A section of an informal settlement earmarked for upgrading and redevelopment in Jali, Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Housing

What is the best housing model for Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero? 

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
EVP CHARGER currently operates about 95 electric motorcycle superfast direct charging stations and nearly 20 superfast charging stations for electric cars.
Featured

How EVP Charger is powering Rwanda’s EV transition

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
BDO staff and management observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi during the firm’s visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, June 5. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

Kwibuka 32: BDO East Africa urges youth to defend Rwanda’s unity, progress

Monday, June 08, 2026
Passengers at Nyabugogo taxi park. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

'Don’t you remember me?': The gaslighting trick scammers use

Monday, June 08, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
A woman sleeps under a mosquito net in Mareba Sector, Bugesera District. The use of mosquito nets is one of the key measures Rwanda employs to prevent malaria and reduce mosquito-borne infections. File
Health

Malaria: New mosquito nets expected by end June

Sunday, June 07, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses journalists during a press briefing, on Rwanda’s current economic situation and issues affecting the daily lives of citizens on Saturday, June 6. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Robust Ebola prevention measures in place – PM Nsengiyumva

Saturday, June 06, 2026
KIFC representatives during a meeting with Brazilian investors in November 2025. The meeting was co-organised by Planner Corretora de Valores S.A, a Brazilian firm that is now operating the Gako beef processing plant in Bugesera District. Courtesy

Rwanda’s financial ambition through the lens of São Paulo

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Comedians take a bow at a past edition of _Thank God It’s Funny_. The comedy night returns Saturday at Kigali Universe with Kenyan act Doug Mutai leading the lineup. PHOTO BY Kellya Raissa for The New Times.
Showbiz

Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more

Friday, June 05, 2026