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Many people in Pakistan get antibiotics without a prescription, despite it being illegal to give the drugs out this way. And doctors often prescribe antibiotics when they aren’t required.

World leaders commit to action to ensure future of modern medicine

Friday, September 27, 2024
Afro-pop sensation Alik Bulan, born Manoa Ishimwe during the interview with The New Times in Kigali. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Music

Afro-pop sensation Alik Bulan talks bridging music, philanthropy in Rwanda

Friday, September 27, 2024
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement (MPFSS), on Wednesday, September 25. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s economy will grow higher than earlier projected - Rwangombwa

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rwanda and Singapore introduced the world’s first AI Playbook for Small states in New York City early this week. Photo: Courtesy
Technology

5 things to know about Rwanda-Singapore AI “Playbook”

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The just-concluded UN Summit of the Future 2024 underscores the importance of including Africa in the conversation on global governance reforms. Courtesy

Continentilisation and the evolving global order

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
World leaders adopted a ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance , on September 22. Courtesy
Rwanda

What the UN Pact for the Future entails

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Mountain gorillas from Susa group at Kalisimbi mount in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana
Tourism

World Gorilla Day: celebrating humans’ closest 'cousins' in Rwanda

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Participants at the launch of the 2024 Africa Amnesty Month project at the Police Training School, Gishari, on September 23. Courtesy

Illicit arms proliferation: Countries urged to take action over stockpile mismanagement

Monday, September 23, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
Rwanda’s Ministrer of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sunday, September 22. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda, Singapore launch world’s first AI “Playbook” at UN Summit

Monday, September 23, 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
Fashion designer and businesswoman Joselyne Umutoniwase, CEO and founder of Rwanda Clothing.
Career

Untapped potential: How can Rwanda’s fashion industry fully leverage international market?

Monday, September 23, 2024