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Edwin Ashimwe

Edwin Ashimwe

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Ambassador of Russia to Rwanda Alexander Polyakov speaks to journalists after presenting his letters of credence to President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, August 28. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Russian team expected in Rwanda with ‘concrete proposal’ on nuclear project

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

National team players during Wednesday night’s impressive 58-38 win over Argentina at the BK Arena. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

W’cup pre-qualifiers: Rwanda is embracing underdog role, but this time differently

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Clients at BPR Rwanda Nyabugogo branch. The National Bank of Rwanda reduced its benchmark interest rate, known as the central bank policy rate, by 50 basis points to 6.5%.

Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 6.5% as inflation stabilises

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Mrs. Monica Geingos.

Ex-Namibia First Lady appointed Chancellor at Kepler College

Monday, August 19, 2024

L-R: Christine Nkulikiyinka, Prudence Sebahizi, and Richard Nyirishema.

Who are the new faces in Rwanda’s cabinet?

Saturday, August 17, 2024

The new Members of Parliament take oath during the Swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, August 14. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda’s next cabinet: What is expected?

Thursday, August 15, 2024

MTN Rwanda's Chief Finance Officer, Mark Nkurunziza during an exclusive interview with The New Times on Wednesday, in Kigali on August 14. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

MTN blames half-year earnings loss on zero rating rules

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Courtesy

Rwanda allocates 10ha plot for Egypt’s logistics hub

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

President Kagame, the Commander-In-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro stadium after taking the Presidential Oath on Sunday, August 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame: New mandate means time for ‘more hard work’

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Heads of State during President Kagame's inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame swears in: Who are the leaders in Kigali?

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Kagame’s arrival attracted a thunderous applause as he made an entrance. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Swearing-in: Pomp as Kagame, First Lady arrive at Amahoro Stadium

Sunday, August 11, 2024

President Paul Kagame will be sworn in for a five-year term on Sunday, August 11. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

What to expect at Sunday's Presidential swearing-in

Friday, August 09, 2024

Miners on duty in a tunnel at Mageragere mining site. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda plots “improved” procedures for beryllium exports

Friday, August 09, 2024

The African Union members during the General Assembly. AU had set August 6, as the deadline for candidates vying for eight senior AU Commission positions to submit their credentials.

Four candidates shortlisted for AU top job

Thursday, August 08, 2024

The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the suspension of beryllium exportation. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda suspends beryllium exportation amidst cases of illegal mining

Thursday, August 08, 2024

Rwanda Defence Force officer and residents during a tree planting exercise on the banks of Sebeya river in the Congo-Nile Divide region in Rubavu District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda secures $39m to restore Congo-Nile Divide

Thursday, August 08, 2024

A segment of an 8.5MW solar power plant in Rwamagana District. Courtesy

How Rwanda can attract more renewable energy investments

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Minister of Trade and Industry Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze during a guided tour of Pink&Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Manufacturing activity increased by 13.8 per cent, maintaining a double-digit growth compared to the figures of the same period in 2023. Courtesy

Rwanda’s industrial output up by 4.6% in June – NISR

Tuesday, August 06, 2024