News

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
News / More Articles
The New Times

Independence Day: Did Rwanda really gain independence on July 1, 1962?

Saturday, June 30, 2018
Kaboneka (L) chats with Amb Rao Hongwei.

New project launched to deepen satellite television penetration

Saturday, June 30, 2018
Local Government Minister Francis Kaboneka (L) shares a light moment with Amb. Rao Hongwei, the Chinese envoy to Rwanda, as other officials look on. This was during the launch of the 10,000 Villages Digital Television Project in Musanze District on Thursday. Regis Umurengezi.

Eight districts get new leaders in by-election

Friday, June 29, 2018
A house was demolished because it was constructed using substandard materials in Kayonza District. File.

Local leaders on the spot over illegal construction, poor service delivery

Friday, June 29, 2018
A tank used for rainwater harvest. File.

Experts call for scale up of rain water harvesting across Africa

Friday, June 29, 2018
Part of the valley where farmers will be practicing irrigation to double their produce. Jean du2019Amour Mbonyinshuti.
Agriculture

Burera District farmers to double potato production due to new irrigation scheme

Friday, June 29, 2018
Defence minister Kabarebe uses spray against mosquitoes at the launch of the campaign in Kamonyi District. Courtesy.
Agriculture

Malaria fight taken to mosquito habitats

Friday, June 29, 2018
On his arrival in Mauritania, President Kagame was received by his counterpart President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz of Mauritania. Courtesy
Africa

Kagame in Mauritania for AU summit

Friday, June 29, 2018
Prosecutor General. Jean Bosco Mutangana.

FEATURED: NPPA investigating and prosecuting economic and financial crimes

Friday, June 29, 2018
Nicholas Nesbitt (left), who takes over from Ugandau2019s Jim Kabeho, is also the General Manager Eastern Africa, IBM East Africa Limited. /Courtersy.
Business

New EABC Chairperson keen on developing strategic networks

Friday, June 29, 2018
MTN staff carry stones to build foundation to put water tank. File.
Business

MTN’s annual volunteer programme wraps up

Friday, June 29, 2018
Minister Mushikiwabo at the 33rd ordinary session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU). / Courtesy
Rwanda

Mushikiwabo chairs AU Council meetings in Mauritania

Friday, June 29, 2018
no image
International

Five dead, multiple injured in U.S. newspaper shooting

Friday, June 29, 2018
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with U Kyaw Tint Swe, Myanmar's minister of the office of the State Counselor, in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2018. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)
International

China, Myanmar agree to maintain border stability

Friday, June 29, 2018
The New Times
International

Islamic State militants killed in coalition airstrikes: Iraqi military

Friday, June 29, 2018
The New Times
International

Lula da Silva still leads Brazil's presidential race

Friday, June 29, 2018
The New Times
International

Hundreds of cancelled flights to resume as Bali airport reopens

Friday, June 29, 2018
The New Times
Africa

Hunger, malnutrition reach record levels in South Sudan: UN official

Friday, June 29, 2018
The New Times
Africa

Egypt court sentences 27 to life in prison over violence

Friday, June 29, 2018
Nairobi.
Africa

Kenya, U.S investors ink $100m investment deals

Friday, June 29, 2018