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Tangira StartUp TV Contest unveiled the top 12 entrepreneurs out of 50 who will face the judges and also undergo mentorship. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Rwanda’s first StartUp TV Contest ‘Tangira’ unveils top 12 entrepreneurs

Monday, October 27, 2025
A hairdresser from Sudan who runs her business in Rwanda. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Can you handle the truth? Learning to love feedback before it’s too late

Monday, October 27, 2025
Ambassador Joan Wiegman of the Netherlands in Rwanda (second, right) and Ambassador Einat Weiss of Israel (second, left) joined by hundreds of residents of Kigali on a walk to raise awareness about breast cancer on October 24. Courtesy
Health

Dutch ambassador opens up about breast cancer fight

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025
James Zhang, Vice President of Carrier Sales at Huawei Technologies, during an interview with The New Times on October 23. He lauded Rwanda’s digital ambition and infrastructure as a model for Africa
Featured

Rwanda has what it takes to lead Africa in AI, ICT - Huawei executive

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Panelists during a dialogue that aimed to explore strategies for strengthening crime prevention in Rwanda on October 22 in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

How Rwanda is scaling up efforts in crime prevention

Friday, October 24, 2025
From left: Pelonomi Moiloa; Lelapa, CEO and co-founder; Alain Maupin, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit East and North Africa, Ericsson Europe, Middle East & Africa; Deborah Egbo, public health advocate; and Enzo Scarcella, MTN Group Consumer Executive, at the “Eliminating Bias: AI for Africa” panel.
Technology

Inside the battle against bias: How Africa is rewriting the AI playbook

Thursday, October 23, 2025
President Paul Kagame and senior delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Summit in Kigali on October 21. Courtesy
Technology

Mobile tech contributes $220bn to Africa's GDP - report

Thursday, October 23, 2025
NIDA staff speaks to people about the upcoming e-indangamuntu at Kigali Trade Fair in August. Courtesy.
Technology

Registration for Rwanda's digital ID begins next week

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Some lab chemicals at Nyarugenge based school. Courtesy
Environment

Over 1,700 tonnes of toxic waste collected from schools, other places

Thursday, October 23, 2025
A farmer showcases cassava produce in her farm in Ruhango. Courtesy
Agriculture

Regulatory body clears biotech crop trials on farmers’ fields

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025