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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) officials, UR representatives, and students pose for a photo during the official launch of a Bachelor of Science program in Nuclear Science and Technology on Wednesday, December  3.
Education
University of Rwanda launches nuclear science degree programme
ASEA President and RSE CEO, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, speaks during the 28th African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Annual Conference, held in Kigali from November 27.
Economy
Rwanda Stock Exchange launches multicurrency securities trading
A new public transport model for Kigali is set to launch this December. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Kigali to launch new public transport system
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Economy
Old bank notes set to be demonetised
President Kagame and his granddaughter watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Rwanda’s Amavubi and Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Amphora Stadium in Kigali on March 21. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Education
Kagame talks parenting, quality time with family
President Paul Kagame speaks to the media during a press conference at Urugwiro Village on Thursday, November 27.
Politics
Kagame: Washington peace talks a ‘good step’ but regional leaders must take responsibility
A file photo of Rwandan peacekeepers escort Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra during the country’s general elections on December 27, 2020.
Security
Kagame, Touadéra discuss security ahead of CAR elections
Kagame and Touadera during their meeting in Kigali. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
Politics
Kagame, CAR president discuss stronger bilateral ties
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of Central African Republic (CAR) arrives at Kigali International Airport on Sunday, November 23. Courtesy
Rwanda
CAR president visits Rwanda
Sadrah Irasubiza, Managing Director of NetFella, speaks to the media during an event on cybersecurity and data protection awareness on Friday, November 21. Photo by Bahizi Craish.
Security
Why trained youth, stronger laws are key to digital safety
BK Foundation and GIZ officials pose with Heike Uta Dettmann, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Rwanda, during a visit to Davet Ltd on Thursday, November 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
BK Foundation, GIZ Rwanda award top MSMEs driving climate action, circular economy in Rwanda
President Paul Kagame receives Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, at Kigali International Airport earlier Thursday. Photos by Village Urugwiro
International
Emir of Qatar arrives in Rwanda as nations look to boost ties
Rwandan consumers face the highest risk of digital fraud during account creation, with 2.8 per cent of attempts identified as suspicious between February and May. File
Security
Rwandans most vulnerable to online fraud when creating accounts, report finds
Residents in Gicumbi District gather for the launch of National Saving Mobilisation Week and International Saving Day on October 31, an event organised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Why every citizen’s savings impact national economic growth
Mayor of Kigali City, Samuel Dusengiyumva,  speaks  during the 2025 Busan Global City Tourism Summit in South Korea on October 28. Courtesy
Economy
Kigali explores tourism, investment opportunities with Korean city
James Zhang, Vice President of Carrier Sales at Huawei Technologies, during an interview with The New Times on October 23. He lauded Rwanda’s digital ambition and infrastructure as a model for Africa
Featured
Rwanda has what it takes to lead Africa in AI, ICT - Huawei executive
Ten outstanding young entrepreneurs were awarded Rwf 10,000,000 in seed funding and 6 months of mentorship to grow their agribusiness ventures. Courtesy
Business
Ten agripreneurs share Rwf100m in funding from Imbuto Foundation
President Kagame delivers his remarks during the swearing in ceremony of new senators on Friday, October 24. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Politics
Kagame tells senators to confront challenges, deliver results

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