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Muhinde said performing in English is about making his work understandable to audiences outside the country and preparing for stages beyond Kigali. File

Muhinde expands comedy reach with English-language sets

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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

Top seven weekend picks: Kigali and Rubavu

Friday, June 12, 2026

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

Thursday, June 11, 2026

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

The New Times

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