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Sophie Tchatchoua, Managing Director of CANAL+ Rwanda, speaks to journalists during the launch of the new AFCON-dedicated channel in Kigali on December 1. Photos: Courtesy
Featured

CANAL+ unveils dedicated AFCON channel

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Rwanda's Ntakirutimana (R) and her Dutch counterpart Elodie Kuijper (L) celebrate after winning second stage in women's duo of Rwanda Epic in Musanze on Tuesday.Photos courtesy
Cycling

Rwanda Epic: Ntakirutimana, Kuijper claim Stage Two in Musanze

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Solange Uwituze speaking during an RBA morning TV programme on March 4. She was appointed on Monday, December 1, as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources.
Agriculture

What to know about Solange Uwituze, the new State Minister for Agriculture

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda

Educationist Geoffrey Rugege passes away at 85

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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
People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Workers at a mining site sift through mineral-rich soil using traditional panning techniques, as machinery operates nearby to support the extraction process. Courtesy 
Business

How African mineral wealth is being siphoned off before discovery

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
The New Times
Cycling

Biniam Girmay signs deal to join 'new' NSN Cycling Team

Monday, December 01, 2025
Banza(R) and Van Zeelanda (R) won the first stage of men’s duo race at Rwanda Epic 2025. Photos courtesy

Rwanda Epic: Bukhari Banzi, Van Zeelanda win opening stage in Kigali

Monday, December 01, 2025
Clapton Kibonge wasn’t convinced how some contestants for the People’s Choice award at Mashariki Film Festival accumulated massive votes in the final hours after trailing for weeks. Internet photo
Cinema

Mashariki Film Festival draws criticism as Clapton Kibonge slams awards

Monday, December 01, 2025