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Miners work inside a tunnel at the Nyakabingo mining site in Rulindo District on March 3. Rwanda is set to launch its Mining Investment Pitch Book during the 8th edition of Rwanda Mining Week, which kicked off today and runs until December 5 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Govt to pitch new investment opportunities as mining week kicks off

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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
A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR Bank) staff pose for a group photo during the Umuganda exercise in Gikomero, Gasabo District, and Nyamirambo, Nyarugenge District, on Saturday, November 29.
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BPR Bank, RTC join residents for Umuganda, plant trees across Nyarugenge, Gasabo districts

Monday, December 01, 2025
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Aviation

RwandAir launches Zanzibar flights, resumes Mombasa route

Monday, December 01, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
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Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Gitare Mill wheat processing factory is in talks with a potential new investor. Courtesy
Agriculture

OCP Africa in talks to revive Nyamagabe’s stalled wheat factory

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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Politics

Who are the new appointees on University of Rwanda, capital markets boards

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Elias Uzabakiriho, a farmer and livestock breeder from Nyamagabe District and a professional seed multiplier, has been supported by Bank of Kigali since 2007. Courtesy
Featured

Bank of Kigali reinforces support for farmers, SMEs

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
A woman cooks using clean cookstoves. Energy experts at the Africa Investment Forum on November 27 in Rabat, Morocco, noted that rigid lending conditions are raising costs, delaying projects, and causing many promising initiatives to stall ultimately slowing Africa’s energy transition. Net photo
Environment

Costly lending rules stifle Africa’s clean energy push, investors warn

Friday, November 28, 2025