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Rwanda goes fully interoperable with eKash

Monday, July 13, 2026
According to the new ministerial order, businesses and individuals with annual turnover below Rwf2 million will not be required to use Electronic Billing Machines (EBMs). File
Economy

New tax reforms seek to ease compliance for small businesses

Monday, July 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with United States Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Sunday, July 12. Courtesy
International

Rwanda pays tributes to US Senator Lindsey Graham

Monday, July 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame met with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday, July 13, and conveyed his condolences on the passing of the Father Emir. Photo courtesy.
International

Kagame in Doha to pay last respects to Qatar’s former Emir

Monday, July 13, 2026
Jonathan Gatera, RNIT Chief Executive Officer, addresses journalists milestone during celebration of the anniversary on Sunday, July 12.
Featured

RNIT Iterambere Fund turns 10 with Rwf86bn milestone, deepens savings culture

Monday, July 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva interacts with one of the investors during his tour of Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Nyagatare District on Saturday, July 12. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI
Agriculture

Gabiro investors seek relief from rising irrigation costs

Monday, July 13, 2026
A one year D. abyssinica planted within the Gahini Community Biodiversity Sanctuary.
Agriculture

Why govt is restoring rare Inkungu tree species

Monday, July 13, 2026
Workers at Nyabisindu Rehousing Project in Remera Sector of Gasabo District on June 29. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing

Housing: 7 models to replace individual homebuilding

Monday, July 13, 2026
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71.
International

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, died on Sunday, July 12, at the age of 74. Courtesy
International

Kagame condoles with Qatar after death of former emir

Sunday, July 12, 2026
A medic conduct eye screening at Gira ubuzima Health Post in Burera District. Photo File
Health

Health posts to offer more services, officials say

Sunday, July 12, 2026
RDB’s Chief Tourism Officer, Irène Murerwa meets Ashton Hall alongside Rwandan content creator Enock Uwizeye, popularly known as Ashton Small or Kagarara on Saturday, July 11,
Rwanda

RDB considers Visit Rwanda partnership with Ashton Hall, Kagarara

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Theodosie Mukamunana checks black soldier fly larvae feeding on decomposing organic household waste inside a greenhouse at the Black Soldier Fly Knowledge and Learning Centre in Kamonyi District.
Agriculture

Farmers turn to black soldier flies for cheaper fertilizer, feed

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
International

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: PM urges faster work on Muvumba dam project

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Students during a graduation ceremony at UR last year. Young people say there should be more investment in people in order to make the most of Africa's growing population.
Education

World Population Day: Rwandan youth urge greater investment in people

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Valentine Dushimirimana, a teacher at G.S Filippo Smaldone, interpretes sign language to Mugengasaye and Umuganwa.
Education

National exams: How learners with disabilities get extra support

Saturday, July 11, 2026
A fire-fighting vehicle inside the premises of Masaka Farms. The police's fire-fighting department was at the scene since around 2am, working to extinguish the inferno. Photo by Hudson Kuteesa.
Rwanda

Fire guts factory, warehouses in Kigali industrial zone

Saturday, July 11, 2026
L-R: Maj Gen Emmanuel Bayingana, Brig Gen Albert Rugambwa, and Maj Gen Vincent Gatama.
Security

RDF honours retiring Generals Bayingana, Gatama and Rugambwa for dedicated service

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Watu East Africa General Manager Andrii Volokha speaks to The New Times in Kigali on July 9, 2026, about the company's plans to expand asset financing for electric motorcycles and smartphones in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Watu sets sights on expanding flexible e-bike, smartphone financing in Rwanda

Saturday, July 11, 2026