welfare

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "welfare" (4356 articles)
Ivan Murenzi, Director General of the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda during the presentation of the seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 7) on Wedneday, April 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda lifted 1.5m people out of poverty since 2017 – survey

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Government officials, politicians and other mourners observe a moment of silence to pay tributes to the victims at Rebero Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 13. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Politicians urged to renew efforts to fight against genocide ideology

Sunday, April 13, 2025
Rwanda Meteorology Agency predicted heavy rainfall, from the night of April 11 to 13, in the City of Kigali, Northern Province and Western Province as well as in Nyamagabe and Nyaruguru districts.
Environment

Weather warning: Heavy rain anticipated in Kigali, two provinces

Saturday, April 12, 2025
The Ministry in charge of Emergency Management announced that at least 522 disaster hotspots affecting 22,342 households with 97,159 people have been identified to be relocated. Photo by OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Environment

Ten key measures in place to save people in over 500 disaster hotspots

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi (R) and BDF boss Vincent Munyeshyaka (C) while appearing before the parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Agriculture

Lawmakers want BDF’s agribusiness loans extended to non-degree holders

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Participants during the “Rubyiruko Menya Amateka Yawe” campaign, at the National Ubutore Development Center (NUDC) in Nkumba, Burera District on March 28.  All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Minister urges youth to understand Rwanda's history, 9 RPF obligations

Sunday, March 30, 2025
Tanzania’s veteran politician and diplomat Ambassador Juma Volter Mwapachu, and former East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, passed away at the age of 82.
Africa

Former EAC Secretary-General Juma Mwapachu dies at 82

Saturday, March 29, 2025
The Rwandan government plans to establish a fund that will address industrial underutilization to boost manufacturing output. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Govt mulls fund to support industries with low-interest rates

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Rwanda joined the global community in reaffirming its commitment to consumer rights and environmental sustainability as the world marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD).
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda expands Consumer Rights Day into month-long drive for green, clean environment

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
No Image
play icon
Women

Niyoyita on revolutionising pig farming and challenging cultural stereotypes

Monday, March 24, 2025
Religious leaders during a consultative meeting with officials from the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to discuss new regulations governing faith-based organizations on Friday, March 21. Courtesy
Religion

Clerics raise concerns over new 1,000 signature requirement 

Sunday, March 23, 2025
Foreign minister Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe represented President Paul Kagame at the celebration of Namibia’s 35th independence anniversary and the swearing-in of Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the fifth President of Namibia, on Friday, March 21. The minister delivered a special message and gift to the President of Namibia on behalf of her counterpart from Rwanda.
Politics

Nandi-Ndaitwah election ‘an outstanding personal achievement, historic for Namibia’ – Nduhungirehe

Saturday, March 22, 2025