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Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd L), Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana(2nd L) and other officials join  thousands of believers from different Christian denominations during Rwanda Shima Imana event
Religion

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva commends role of faith organisations in national unity

Monday, August 17, 2026
The 21st edition of Kwita Izina will be held in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 4. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: A look at key gains of gorilla conservation

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Mourners during the commemoration of victims of Gatumba on August 13, 2004, when armed attackers stormed the UNHCR transit camp, killing 166 Banyamulenge refugees. Courtesy
Africa

Experts on how Burundi, DR Congo ignored Gatumba massacre

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Beef prices have gone up, with a kilogramme now selling for about Rwf8,000 to Rwf9,000, depending on where it is bought. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Nutritionists recommend alternative protein sources as beef prices remain high

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Nyagatare District is increasing water testing, repairing old boreholes and investing in new water projects. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Why Nyagatare District needs to make borehole water safer for use

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, and Mahesvaran Gurusamy, Division Manager for Electronics at Akagera Electronics shake hands after sealing the deal on August 16. PHOTOS/TNT/ KELLYA KEZA
Featured

I&M Bank, ABG expand ‘Ryoshya Iwawe’ with interest-free electronics, appliance financing

Sunday, August 16, 2026
A fire broke out in the rainforest on Mount Muhabura in Volcanoes National Park on Friday, August 14. Courtesy
Rwanda

Muhabura fire extinguished but police wary of reignition

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Local government elections will begin in October and be concluded in December.
Elections

Key dates in upcoming local govt elections

Sunday, August 16, 2026
NESA will announce the results of Primary Leaving Examinations and Ordinary Level National Examinations on Thursday, August 20. Courtesy
Education

National exams: NESA to announce results for primary, O-Level

Sunday, August 16, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

Equity Bank Rwanda’s programme opens career, university pathways for top students

Sunday, August 16, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

Kigali households pool resources as water prices rise

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Officials and other participants pose for a group photo after unveiling Murika Development Partners, on August 14, 2026 in Kigali. Courtesy photo
Featured

World Relief Rwanda marks 32 years of impact, transitions to Murika Development Partners

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Aview of EKON M1 V3, the latest electric motorcycle, unveiled by Spiro at Expo Ground in Gikondo, Kigali, on Friday, August 14. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Spiro unveils new e-motorcycle built for Rwanda’s tough terrain

Saturday, August 15, 2026
A view of Mumbai, India's financial capital. Courtesy photo.
Featured

Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to a developed nation

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Dr Adonay Gebreslassie, during an interview at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).
Rwanda

Meet Ethiopian oncologist building a career in cancer care in Rwanda

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Gen. Rwivanga
Rwanda

Gen. Rwivanga on regional security, EASF role, readiness

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Tito Rutaremara addresses mourners during the commemoration of victims of Gatumba on August 13, 2004, when armed attackers stormed the UNHCR transit camp, killing 166 Banyamulenge refugees. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rutaremara on how Burundi shielded genocide suspects

Friday, August 14, 2026
A fire broke out in the rainforest on Mount Muhabura in the Volcanoes National Park on Friday, August 14. Courtesy
Rwanda

Firefighters respond to wildfire on Mount Muhabura

Friday, August 14, 2026
More than 60,000 pilgrims are expected to gather in Kibeho, for the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Nyaruguru District, on Saturday. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Over 60,000 pilgrims expected in Kibeho for Assumption Day

Friday, August 14, 2026
ACP Boniface Rutikanga, Rwanda National Police spokesperson. Courtesy
Crime

Police record 46% decline in assault cases after recall of illicit alcohols

Friday, August 14, 2026