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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Togolese counterpart, Prof. Robert Dussey, pose after signing a visa waiver agreement on Saturday,
Tourism
Rwanda, Togo sign visa-free travel deal for all passport holders
An artistic impression of Parklane Center being developed in Kigali. Courtesy
Infrastructure
25-storey Parklane Center breaks ground in Kigali
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye delivers his remarks  at the launch of the partnership on Thursday January 15. Courtesy
Agriculture
New partnerships aim to strengthen, clean up seed supply chain
Coffee farmer Evariste Mutibagirana and his wife harvest coffee in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District.
Agriculture
Coffee price rise sets stage for improved farmer incomes
The minimum price for quality, well-ripened coffee cherries from farmers has been revised upwards to Rwf750 per kilogramme in 2026. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
Price of coffee cherries up by 25%
A scene from an accident involving a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi. (1)
Rwanda
How new point-based system could reshape driver behaviour
Workers sort coffee beans for export at a washing station. Rwanda’s coffee sector recorded a landmark performance in 2025.
Economy
Belgium, US, China top buyers as Rwanda coffee revenues surge
Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure, in an interview with The New Times on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Law
How could new bill end issues in vehicle ownership transfers?
Workers sort coffee beans for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Rwanda’s coffee export revenues hit record $150m in 2025
A road traffic bill passed by Parliament on Monday, January 5, seeks to introduce clear timelines for transferring vehicle ownership. FILE
Infrastructure
New bill sets timeline for vehicle ownership transfer
Traffic police officers check drivers’ documents at Gishushu   junction  in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Traffic point deduction system should be rolled out with 'caution'
On January 5, the lower chamber of Parliament unanimously passed a road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law focused on improving safety through technology and a merit and demerit points system.
Law
Parliament passes road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law
The fuel levy shifted from a fixed charge of Rwf115 per litre to 15 per cent of CIF value to support road maintenance. Craish BAHIZI
Economy
How tax reforms in 2025 raised over Rwf130bn in six months
The New Times
Agriculture
Poultry: What’s behind shortages of broiler meat on the market?
All public transport buses operating in Kigali are expected to be electric by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure. Courtesy
Economy
Six major projects to watch in 2026
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa presided over the High Council of the Judiciary that dismissed two judges and a court registrar over corruption-related acts on Wednesday, December 31.
Law
Judiciary: 15 new appointments as three officials are sacked
Olivier Mbabazi, a veterinary officer at SABAN abattoir in Nyabugogo, Kigali, showing one of the cold rooms for meat handling to The New Times’ journalist, at the facility, on December 31, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda
Festive season: Chicken, beef demand triggers price hikes
Cross-border trucks parked at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam.. File
Infrastructure
Govt pledges to address truck drivers’ parking concerns

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