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Dolly Parton, the American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist. Internet
Music
Who was late country music icon Dolly Parton?
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Praise Steven Nyamwasa will lead Rwanda’s four-player team at the SportsBiz Africa (SBA) Esports Cup.
Rwanda
Nyamwasa leads Rwanda team to continental esports championship
Monday, August 24, 2026
Competition organisers pose for a group photo with Olivier Munezero Hugue, the winner of national eFootball final. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Munezero wins Rwanda eFootball title, earns continental ticket
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Can esports become a career, not just a passion?
Friday, August 21, 2026
The geographic North Pole, Arctic Ocean.
10 of the world’s most difficult places to reach
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Children at a past Umuganura celebration. The national harvest day inspires several themed events across Kigali this weekend. PHOTOS BY WILLY MUCYO for The New Times.
Showbiz
10 plus ways to spend the first weekend of August
Friday, August 07, 2026
Fidele Mutabazi, a Catholic priest who heads the church-run Kinyamateka newspaper, was elected as president of SIGNIS Africa. Courtesy
Religion
Rwandan priest to head Catholic media association in Africa
Thursday, August 06, 2026
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Football
SC Villa captain David Owori dies after brutal attack
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Ngezahayo’s Cassava
Agriculture
Cassava farmers praise organic method that produces 100kg per tree
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
CLOCKWISE FROM THE TOP: KidFromKigali, Logan Joe and Shemi lead the lineup, with DJ Panda, DJ Grvndlvng, Confy, Joe Iliza and DJ Wayv completing the Cloud9 Fest roster. COURTESY
Showbiz
Eight reasons to step out this weekend in Kigali and Rubavu
Friday, July 31, 2026
A driver kicks up dust while drifting during a previous edition of Rwanda Auto Fest. The automotive showcase returns to Kigali Universe on Sunday, featuring drifting demonstrations, customised vehicles and modified engines. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO/ THE NEW TIMES
Showbiz
Nine events worth checking out in Kigali this weekend
Friday, July 24, 2026
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor speaks to journalists during a press conference.
Football
Gor coach Akonor promises improved display against APR
Friday, July 24, 2026
APR FC head coach Taleb Abderrahim speaks to journalists during a press conference ahead of the CECAFA opening game against Gor Mahia on Friday, July 24. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Football
Taleb admits APR ‘not 100% ready’ ahead of Gor Mahia test
Friday, July 24, 2026
Spain lifted their second World Cup title at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, on Sunday, July 19 after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Courtesy
The World Cup that ended one era and introduced another
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Chairperson of the Rwandan Episcopal Conference. He said hosting the SIGNIS reflects the Catholic Church's commitment to using communication as a tool for evangelism. File.
Religion
Kigali set to host major Roman Catholic conference
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Gabby Agbonlahor (L) and Jack Grealish are regarded as Aston Villa legends. Courtesy
Football
Football legends who shaped Aston Villa's 150-year history
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire launches the Mountain Gorilla Rally on Friday
Top Kigali events this weekend
Friday, July 10, 2026
Emeliana Mukaruziga, 79, survived the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after becoming trapped in Kigali. She spoke to The New Times at her home in Matyazo Sector, Huye District, on July 1, 2026. Photo by Julienne Unogeye.
Security
For one genocide survivor, liberation began with a walk
Saturday, July 04, 2026

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