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Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta addresses participants during the National Security Symposium on Friday, May 24. Courtesy
Security

To end conflicts in Africa, root causes must be addressed, says Biruta

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Malawi's Minister of Foreign Affairs Nancy Tembo and Douglas Gakumba, Chargé d'Affaires of Rwanda's embassy in Malawi light a flame of hope in honour of victims of the Genocide
Kwibuka

Rwandan envoy to Malawi stresses need to combat Genocide denial

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze speaks during the National Security Symposium on Friday, May 24. Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan trade minister urges action to implement AfCFTA

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Aerial view of the ongoing construction of Muvumba Dam to serve in irrigation at Gabiro Agrucultural Hub. Construction of Muvumba Multipurpose Dam project was allocated Rwf30 billion. Courtesy
Economy

Ten key projects to be funded under proposed Rwf5.7tn national budget

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Presidential candidate Manirareba Herman submits his presidential candidature to Oda Gasinzigwa , the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Friday, May 24. Courtesy
Elections

Presidential elections: First independent candidate Herman Manirareba faces signature hurdles

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, on May 25, presented the proposed 2024/25 national budget to Parliament. Courtesy
Finance

Rwf5.7 trillion budget will drive sustainable devt -- Ndagijimana

Friday, May 24, 2024
The New Times
Featured

ESG and sustainability reporting: Why it matters for your business

Friday, May 24, 2024
Justine Kayiraba, one of the candidates presented her candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on Friday, May 24.
Elections

Parliamentary elections: Urban planner gives it second shot, says 'disability is not inability'

Friday, May 24, 2024
The exhibition includes photos that highlight Rwanda's landscape and history
Culture

PHOTOS: Why Kandt House museum was revamped

Friday, May 24, 2024
A section of houses at the Urukumbuzi Estate commonly known as Kwa Dubai.
Crime

Verdict in ‘Dubai’ case postponed

Friday, May 24, 2024
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: Engen and Vivo Energy combination completed, creating a pan-African energy champion

Friday, May 24, 2024
The Turkish Cuisine Week was hosted for the first time in Rwanda at the Ambassador's residence in Kigali on Thursday, May 23. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Culture

PHOTOS: Turkish Cuisine Week celebrated for the first-time in Rwanda

Friday, May 24, 2024
The New Times
Kwibuka

Kwibuka30: Japanese envoy vows to advocate for Rwanda's peace efforts

Friday, May 24, 2024
Some of the repatriated 23 Ugandan citizens who were victims of human trafficking in Myanmar, soon after arriving at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday, May 23.
Africa

Uganda brings back 23 citizens rescued from human traffickers in Myanmar

Friday, May 24, 2024
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Front) speaks at a Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, on May 23, 2024. Guterres said Thursday that there is a need to embed African participation and leadership across the global peace and security architecture. (Manuel Elias/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)
Africa

UN chief calls for African role in global peace and security architecture

Friday, May 24, 2024
Mufti Salim Hitimana.
Religion

Muslims to elect new Mufti of Rwanda on Sunday

Friday, May 24, 2024
A group of suspects who ran a fraudulent scheme to steal money from people through mobile money. They were paraded at RIB headquarters. File
Crime

Are mobile phone, online scammers getting more sophisticated?

Friday, May 24, 2024
Julius Karake, SPENN Rwanda's Country Manager, expressed his enthusiasm for the revolutionary feature. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: SPENN revolutionises business transactions with new bulk payment feature

Friday, May 24, 2024
Sérgio Pimenta, IFC's Regional Vice President for Africa at the end of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali.
Economy

Our investment commitments now exceed $11bn – IFC’s Pimenta

Friday, May 24, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo at a one day workshop in Kigali on May 22. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: Recognizing Women's Distinct and Critical Role in Peacekeeping and in Preventing the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Violence

Friday, May 24, 2024