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Jeanne Francoise Mubiligi, Chairperson of PSF, during the interview. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Women

Family, dreams, and life lessons: The other side of Jeanne Mubiligi

Thursday, March 07, 2024
A February league match between Nturi FC and Kajogo FC. Ntare Lions League, Uganda's premier Sunday soccer league, holds a special place in the hearts of Ntare School alumni. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kigali to host more than 500 Ntare School old boys for weekend of ‘sportsmanship, unity’

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Congolese refugees in a protest march calling for an end to violence against Banyamulenge, Hema, and Tutsi communities on Wednesday, March 6 at Mahama refugee camp in Kirehe.
Africa

VIDEO: 'Stop Genocide’: Congolese refugees demand peace at home

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses members of parliament while responding to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production and distribution on Tuesday, March 5. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Energy

Rwanda banks on two multimillion dollar projects to bridge energy gaps

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Chinese visitors during the 9th Sichuan Agricultural Expo, where Rwandans were showcasing different Made-in-Rwanda products. Rwanda’s exports to China rose by more than 87 percent to a record high $131 million in 2023.
Business

Rwanda’s exports to China rose by over 80% in 2023

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Amb Wang Xuekun, the Chinese envoy to Rwanda, speaking at a press conference in Kigali on Tuesday, February 5. He spoke about the never-ending conflict in eastern DR Congo, pointing out that his country supports the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Africa

Eastern DR Congo crisis: Chinese envoy backs Luanda, Nairobi peace processes

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
A view of the Gisagara peat power plant. The government is exploring avenues to bolster support for the HAKAN peat-fired power plant to enhance its energy generation capabilities. FILE PHOTO
Energy

Govt moves to support major peat firm amid supply shortages

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: NCBA Rwanda donates health insurance for teen mothers and single mothers with disabilities and their families

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Reda Helal, the Group Managing Director – Processing, Africa and Co-Head Group Processing at Network International (left) and Benjamin Mutimura, the CEO of I&M Bank (Rwanda) during the signing ceremony of the MoU in Kigali on Tuesday, March 5
Featured

I&M Bank, Network International team up to accelerate digital payment transformation in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Some of the impounded single use plastics from different shops in Kigali in 2022 as Rwanda continues to fight against plastic pollution. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana
Environment

Single-use plastics: Environmentalists seek solutions for imported goods

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda on March 1, announced new Regulations for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy

Online forex trading regulations in Rwanda: 10 things to know

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Miners at Rulindo based mining site. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

A look at ecological potential of Rwanda’s mining industry

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
President William Ruto delivers his remarks during Special Sitting of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, March 5. Courtesy
Africa

Ruto wants EAC to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Kenya receives new wagons from China for railway freight operations. COURTESY
Africa

Kenya receives new wagons from China for railway freight operations

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Ethiopia launches innovative satellite data service in partnership with China. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa

Ethiopia launches innovative satellite data service in partnership with China

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, and Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda, Isao Fukushima during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, March 5.
Education

Rwanda secures Rwf118 billion to digitalise education sector

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Monique Nsanzabaganwa, the Deputy Chairperson for the African Union Commission, addressing the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development opening held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on March 4.COURTESY
Africa

COM2024: Africa is stronger together, says African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.
Energy

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe opening of the Ministerial segment of the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on March 4.
Africa

COM2024: President Mnangagwa calls for innovative green investment strategies to boost Africa’s economic growth

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
A RwandAir plane prepares to take off at Kigali International Airport. African airlines recorded one of their safest years during 2023, registering no fatal accident for the fourth year in a row. File photo
Aviation

African airlines mark fourth safe year in 2023

Tuesday, March 05, 2024