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The government is tightening its tax oversight of the digital economy through new VAT collection rules that target foreign digital service providers

How new tax rules affect digital platforms

Thursday, June 11, 2026

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Amapiano takes Kigali: Five South African acts to watch this summer

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

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.

Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more

Friday, June 05, 2026

Spinny & Friends expands while Yampano hearing raises questions. COURTESY

Culture watch: Spinny & Friends expands, Yampano hearing draws media debate

Thursday, June 04, 2026

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What to know about FIFA’s 2026 World Cup music project

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

A prefabricated edge modular data center. The facilities are viewed as a scalable option for countries seeking to expand digital infrastructure without building large centralized campuses. COURTESY: Modular Building Institute.

Localized computing infrastructure vital for Africa’s AI future

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

DJs Melvyn, Etania, City Girl, Kash Pro and Spinny are set to headline a high-energy night at Atelier du Vin this Friday. COURTESY.

Kigali: BAL Final headlines weekend of concerts, exhibits & raves

Friday, May 29, 2026

South African amapiano star Benzoo will headline the second edition of Ivy Summer Fest at Nengo Eden Park Hotel in Rubavu on July 4. COURTESY.

South African Amapiano star Benzoo set for Rwanda debut at Ivy Summer Fest

Friday, May 22, 2026

Streetwear to take stage at ICYACUMI’s convention market, where Kigali and Nairobi creatives connect through design, culture & trade. COURTESY.

Where to head in Kigali this weekend

Friday, May 22, 2026

Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY

African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Kigali’s first circus nightlife fusion event set for May 23 at Mundi Center. COURTESY

Kigali’s first circus-nightlife fusion event heads to Mundi Center

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Guy Hedderwick, the Managing Director of QA Venue Solutions Rwanda during the episode of ‘The Context’ by The New Times, in Kigali. Courtesy

The Context: How Rwanda’s sports venues are turning into economic powerhouses

Friday, May 15, 2026

From concerts and nightlife to food, books, art and a little trivia, here are some of the city’s top picks for May 15 to 17. COURTESY

10 things to do in Kigali this weekend

Friday, May 15, 2026

Malaika Uwamahoro performing live at the opening day of the Africa CEO Forum at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday, May 14. Photos/ TNT: Dan Gatsinzi

Malaika Uwamahoro’s rallying rap turns heads at Africa CEO Forum

Friday, May 15, 2026

Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Filmmakers, designers and cultural curators gather around a shared mission_ to record Rwanda’s history with care, accuracy and a distinctly Rwandan point of view. COURTESY

Rwandan filmmakers reclaim Genocide narratives through own productions

Monday, May 11, 2026

Ugandan comedian Dr. Hillary Okello to join local acts Micheal Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, Arnold Mutara and Babu Joe for Thank God It’s Funny at Kigali Universe this Friday night. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza.

Kigali’s weekend has theater, comedy & a Mother’s Day finish

Friday, May 08, 2026

A newborn arrival, a record-setting AI track and an expected Olamide performance headline a packed week in entertainment. COURTESY

A newborn, a No. 1 record and a Kigali headliner: Lifestyle moments turning heads

Wednesday, May 06, 2026