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Charles Nyandwi

Charles Nyandwi

Workers on duty at the Asantii Garment Factory located in Kigali Special Economic Zone. (Photo by Bahizi)

Youth unemployment, family conflict tied to rising theft cases - study

Monday, March 16, 2026

The report shows that between 2020 and 2025, authorities recorded 1,335 cases of unlawful mineral extraction, largely carried out by young people aged between 18 and 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Parliament report exposes drivers of illegal mining in Rwanda

Monday, March 16, 2026

Traffic police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu Junction in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Full enforcement of new road traffic law due in April

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Inmates during a meeting with Rwanda Correctional Services at Nyarugenge Prison on Thursday, March 5.

Prison occupancy falls below capacity for first time in years

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Muhanga Prison is among correctional facilities to be relocated from urban areas in Rwanda. File

Five prisons to relocate from urban areas

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Miners inside a tunnel in Ruli Sector, Gakenke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

MINALOC, RDB summoned over illegal mining

Friday, March 13, 2026

Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Motorists for Vuba Vuba deliver various goods ordered online to customers in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

New competition law tightens rules on e-commerce, mergers and subsidies

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Tuesday, March 10, paraded two men suspected of theft and rape, with the alleged offences reported in Rwamagana District.

Two men in custody over rape, robbery

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolée Uwimana, delivering Rwanda’s national statement, at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Monday, March 9,

New York: Gender minister highlights Rwanda's progress in women's access to justice, leadership

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

A women-focused fitness community, She Shape, backed by Fitnesspoint, has officially launched in Kigali. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

How ‘She Shape’ is creating safest space for women at Fitnesspoint, other gyms

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), Edward Kadozi, speaks to The New Times in Kigali on August 6, 2025. FILE

What should universities know about the new HEC orders?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The first edition of the expo took place in Kigali from March 7 to 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Ecobank empowers women entrepreneurs at HerAfrik Business Expo

Monday, March 09, 2026

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi said that the new law introduces a mechanism to ensure that such support does not undermine fair competition in the market.

Govt moves to curb subsidy misuse under new law

Monday, March 09, 2026

Rwandan peacekeepers (RWABGVIII) serving under MINUSCA in Bria, Central African Republic today joined fellow peacekeepers and residents of Bria town to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. Courtesy

CAR: Rwandan peacekeepers celebrate Women’s Day with residents of Bria

Sunday, March 08, 2026

Inmates during a meeting with Rwanda Correctional Services at Nyarugenge Prison on Thursday, March 5.Photo by Olivier Mugwiza File

Senators urge ankle monitors, digital tools to cut prison congestion

Friday, March 06, 2026

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students during a practical exercise. File

Teacher shortage, digital divide hampering TVET sector – study

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Lawmakers have raised concerns about inadequate drying and storage facilities for maize that are undermining efforts to cut post-harvest losses. Olivier Mugwiza

Lack of drying facilities affecting rice, maize harvest: MPs

Thursday, March 05, 2026