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Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, is among several international opportunities now open to Rwandan applicants. COURTESY

Top seven global scholarships, grants available for Rwandans

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A housing development under construction in Kigali. The KUBAKA digital system now allows landowners and developers to apply for, and track building permits online. PHOTO BY Kellya Keza

Rwanda’s digital permit reform gains ground with Kubaka

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Students during a school day at a public institution in Rwanda. The Berulo App, now used in more than 1,100 schools nationwide, supports attendance tracking and early warning systems aimed at reducing dropout rates. PHOTOS BY Dan G. Kwizera.

A Rwandan founder’s plan to digitize school attendance

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Thousands of youths during Our Past commemoration event, at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Thursday, April 9 at Nyanza -Kicukiro Genocide Memorial. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Top nine ‘Kwibuka 32’ events blending remembrance and creative expression

Friday, April 10, 2026

Ben’Imana makes history as first Rwandan-Directed film in Cannes official selection. COURTESY.

Rwanda’s Ben’Imana breaks new ground with Cannes 2026 selection

Friday, April 10, 2026

As Rwanda enters the 100 days of commemoration, the nation’s airwaves shift from entertainment to remembrance, with music becoming a vessel for memory, mourning and unity.

Kwibuka 32: How Rwandan music holds the nation’s grief

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

The experience, billed as “A Taste of Rwanda,” brought together fresh local ingredients, traditional recipes and a modern dining room.

‘A Taste of Rwanda’ at The Nest brings heritage dishes back to the table

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Atmosfera marks its anniversary with the Dark Forest Edition, scaling up to the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village for what organizers describe as its biggest staging yet.

Seven must-attend Kigali events this weekend

Friday, March 27, 2026

The Tony Elumelu Foundation officials and the new cohort of entrepreneurs during the ceremony to unveil the selected people at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Courtesy

Twelve Rwandans to benefit from fresh Tony Elumelu’s entrepreneurial support

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Tony Elumelu.

Tony Elumelu Foundation commits $16 million to Africa’s entrepreneurial growth in 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Global Citizen CEO, Hugh Evans, speaks to The New Times at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

“Africa is the future market”: Global Citizen chief on changing touring dynamics

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, known professionally as Doja Cat, during her performance at Move Afrika Kigali concert on Tuesday, March 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

IN PICTURES: Doja Cat brings “Vie” to life in Kigali in first-ever Africa performance

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

American rapper Doja Cat will headline Move Afrika concert at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo Courtesy

Doja Cat in Kigali: What to know ahead of Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Footage from a previous Twese_ Afrohouse event. The series returns this Saturday; see the full weekend lineup for more events. COURTESY

Kigali weekend guide: Six events worth checking out

Friday, March 13, 2026

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are now open. See below for more opportunities available to Rwandans. COURTESY.

Looking for scholarships? Here are opportunities Rwandans can apply for

Friday, March 13, 2026

Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026

Fashion meets music_ Shots from Rapstar’s AHAZAZA lookbook. COURTESY

RoMeo Rapstar debuts 'Ahazaza' collection with local streetwear brand

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026