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 Heritier Bahizi
Heritier Bahizi
Hottempah Collective returns with the third edition of Tunataka Ku Enjoy, bringing together regional musicians, food vendors and lifestyle brands for a two-day festival in Kigali.
Showbiz
Everything to know about 'Tunataka Ku Enjoy' festival: Lineup, tickets and stages
This six-month fellowship is aimed at final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The placement runs from January 2027 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C
Education
Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August
Technicians at OfficeHomeTechX pose with a trainee en route to a field assignment. The academy trains students in practical ICT skills through real-world projects. COURTESY.
Education
How one Rwandan engineer is helping IT graduates become job-ready
IShowSpeed, who ranks No. 8 with $30 million, drew attention during his Africa tour after visiting Rwanda and livestreaming from the country in January. 
Showbiz
MrBeast, IShowSpeed and Ashton Hall: Inside Forbes' top creators of 2026
Bulldogg performs with Slum Drip at the I Am Hip Hop fest in 2024. The festival returns in August with a regional edition featuring artistes from Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. Photo by Willy Mucyo for The New Times.
Music
Over 30 East African acts set for I Am Hip Hop Festival 2026
The cast of Tonight Is The Night brings a theater production centered on storytelling and live performance to BK Arena on July 4. COURTESY.
Showbiz
What's on this Liberation weekend?
Liberation weekend: Ivy Summer Fest returns after Nengo Eden Park Hotel reopens. COURTESY
Showbiz
Ivy Summer Fest 'back on' as Nengo Eden Park Hotel reopens
Atmosfera returns to Kigali’s Mundi Center, bringing together DJ sets, live drumming and a packed lineup of local talent. COURTESY
Showbiz
Your guide to Kigali’s weekend itinerary
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver congratulates Rwandan-American forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat with the 13th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. NBA Courtesy
Basketball
Trading NBA Draft picks: How does it work?
Seven fully funded programs helping Rwandans study, research and lead globally. COURTESY
Education
Looking for funding? Here are 7 opportunities open to Rwandans
FoodFest returns on June 20 at Mundi Center, bringing a full-day tasting lineup that runs from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Showbiz
Planning your weekend? These are Kigali's top events
Muhinde said performing in English is about making his work understandable to audiences outside the country and preparing for stages beyond Kigali. File
Showbiz
Muhinde expands comedy reach with English-language sets
The Kigali International Peace Marathon returns on June 13 and 14, bringing runners from Rwanda and beyond to one of the country's biggest sporting events. PHOTO BY: Dan K. Gatsinzi
Showbiz
Top seven weekend picks: Kigali and Rubavu
CW: Danny Ocean, LISA of BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Michael Bublé, Shakira, Alessia Cara, William Prince, Tyla, Burna Boy and Elyanna are among the performers set to take the stage across three cities as music opens the 2026 FIFA World Cup. COURTESY
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies live
The government is tightening its tax oversight of the digital economy through new VAT collection rules that target foreign digital service providers
Technology
How new tax rules affect digital platforms
The New Times
Music
Amapiano takes Kigali: Five South African acts to watch this summer
Comedians take a bow at a past edition of _Thank God It’s Funny_. The comedy night returns Saturday at Kigali Universe with Kenyan act Doug Mutai leading the lineup. PHOTO BY Kellya Raissa for The New Times.
Showbiz
Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more
Spinny & Friends expands while Yampano hearing raises questions. COURTESY
Showbiz
Culture watch: Spinny & Friends expands, Yampano hearing draws media debate

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