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Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Fishermen transport freshly harvested fish across Lake Kivu in Karongi District, western Rwanda. File
Agriculture
Fish production expands 66% in first quarter
Monday, June 22, 2026
Trinity Metals, Rwanda’s largest mining company, said exports from its Nyakabingo Tungsten Mine now account for up to 20 per cent of the United States’ monthly consumption of primary tungsten concentrate. Bahizi
Economy
What makes tungsten a highly sought-after mineral?
Sunday, June 21, 2026
PDI President Mussa Fazil Harerimana addresses PDI General Assembly on Sunday, June 21
Politics
PDI party changes name to promote exemplary values
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe delivers his remarks during the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Energy
Rwanda seeks $1bn in private investment in energy generation
Friday, June 19, 2026
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Eric Mahoro speaks at at the event to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech at Kigali Genocide Memorial on June 18. Courtesy
Law
Five-year plan proposed to combat hate speech
Friday, June 19, 2026
Munyax Eco founder Francine Munyaneza speaks to The New Times during the interview. She started the solar energy company in 2013. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Women
How Francine Munyaneza built a solar energy company
Friday, June 19, 2026
A view of Ngezi crater lake on the top of Mount Bisoke, rising to 3,711 metres above sea level in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment
What Rwanda stands to gain from first UNESCO geopark
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Winners and officials pose for a group photo during the 2023 YouthConnekt Awards ceremony. File
Business
Top funding initiatives available to local startups
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Children with disabilities during the launch of Love Initiative Day at Kibagabaga Hospital on Tuesday, June 16. Courtesy
Health
African Child Day: Stakeholders push for greater disability inclusion
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Nyabugogo wetland captured from Ku Kinamba.
Environment
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Inside Kigali Wetlands Park
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Officials and the graduates pose for a group photo at the graduation ceremony at Rwanda Polytechnic Kigali College, on June 12. The graduation held after completing a six-month training programme in geospatial and digital skills under the Innovate4DigiJobs initiative. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured
EcoMappers graduates 40 youths for geospatial, digital economy jobs
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A section of Musanze Caves in Muhoza sector. Following an assessment by a team of experts, identified geosites in northern Rwanda have been proposed for nomination to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status. PHOTO/SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Tourism
What will it take for Rwanda to have a UNESCO geopark?
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Lake Ruhondo in Burera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
Rwanda nominates North Province as UNESCO Global Geopark
Monday, June 15, 2026
Participants of International Entrepreneurship Summer School pose for a group photo with their lecturers . Courtesy
Business
Trade Ministry tips students on job-creating business ventures
Monday, June 15, 2026
Students showcase projects involving robotics and Artificial Intelligence during a competition on Feb 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Education
Inside mechanism to produce more female science teachers
Monday, June 15, 2026
Danston, in partnership with ACES, is constructing a state-of-the-art environmental test chamber at a modern warehouse facility in Rwanda. (1)
Featured
From losses to profit: Inside SPOKE cold-chain model reshaping rural farming
Friday, June 12, 2026
Senators follow the presentation of the draft finance bill by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa on June 11. Courtesy
Agriculture
Fertiliser subsidy hits Rwf64bn as Middle-East turmoil spikes prices
Friday, June 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, arrives at the parliament to present the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Domestic resources, borrowing account for 93% of 2026/27 budget
Thursday, June 11, 2026

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