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Infinix Mobile Rwanda unveiled the HOT 40 series, featuring the HOT 40 Pro, HOT 40, and HOT 40i models on Wednesday, January
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FEATURED: Infinix Rwanda, MTN launch HOT 40 Series, a gaming smartphone experience

Friday, January 12, 2024
Professor Ogechi Adeola has been appointed the University of Kigali Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic (DVCA), effective January 11, 2024. Courtesy
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FEATURED: University of Kigali appoints Professor Ogechi Adeola as Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic

Friday, January 12, 2024
Trading activities and volumes on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) decreased by 22.7 per cent in 2023. File
Economy

Capital markets: Rwanda’s trading activities dip by 22.7 per cent

Friday, January 12, 2024
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups. Courtesy
Africa

South Africa opposition party calls country's deployment to DR Congo reckless decision

Friday, January 12, 2024
Workers during tea processing activities at Kitabi Tea Company in Nyamagabe District on December 17, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Explainer: Key sectors likely to drive Rwanda's economic growth in 2024

Friday, January 12, 2024
Between 2016 and 2020, land transactions in Bugesera increased from 13,000 to 75,000. Courtesy photos
Infrastructure

How is Bugesera dealing with surge in land transactions?

Friday, January 12, 2024
Wenceslas Twagirayezu, who is suspected of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with his lawyer during a past hearing session. The suspect was extradited to Rwanda by Denmark in December 2018. PHOTO BY IGIHE
Law

Prosecution to appeal against acquittal of Genocide suspect Twagirayezu

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Rwanda regrets border closure by Burundi

Thursday, January 11, 2024
CANAL+ has unveiled ‘CANAL+ CAN, an exclusive channel dedicated for the much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off in Cote d’Ivoire Saturday, January 13. Courtesy
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[FEATURED] CANAL+ CAN: New channel dedicated for AFCON 2023

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana inaugurates the new physiotherapy and occupational therapy laboratory in Remera Campus in 2023
Health

UR to triple medical students’ intake as Rwanda seeks to increase health personnel

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Road construction works in Remera, Kigali, in 2023. The City of Kigali has promised to resume the construction of 45.1 kilometres of roads in January 2024, targeting completion by the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Infrastructure

CoK to resume road works, targets mid-year completion

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Residents enjoy swimming in the Bugarama hot spring located in the Nyakabuye sector of Rusizi District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Govt mandates permits for hot spring investors

Thursday, January 11, 2024
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups there, according to SADC.
Africa

South Africa opposition party questions deployment of forces to DR Congo

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board CEO, Yamina Karitanyi, speaks to members of the Lower House’s Committee on Political Affairs and Gender, as Innocent Safari, the Board’s Chief Finance Officer, looks on, on Wednesday, January 10. Karitanyi was responding to questions on issues highlighted in the Office of the Ombudsman’s report for the fiscal year 2022/2023. Photo: Emmanuel Ntirenganya.

Inadequate financing undermining Rwanda's mining potential: official

Thursday, January 11, 2024
A landscape view of Karongi port on the shores of Lake Kivu. An investigation by Rwanda Environment Management Authority revealed that construction and agriculture projects, as well as waste discharge, are polluting four major lakes in Rwanda. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Environment

Main polluters of four major lakes revealed: What next?

Thursday, January 11, 2024
A panel discussion during the October 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event. The 2024 edition will take place at Kigali Convention Centre in October 29. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Technology

Major tech conferences coming to Rwanda in 2024

Thursday, January 11, 2024
The New Times
Featured

SKOL Brewery Ltd joins tree planting campaign “One Shot One Tree”

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Miners at one of sites based in Rulindo District. Communities hosting mining activities have benefited from infrastructure and various other projects worth up to Rwf2 billion. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwf2bn disbursed to communities through mining revenue sharing scheme

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The New Times
Economy

Consumer prices decelerate to 6.4 percent in December 2023

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Workers packing biscuits inside a factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) in May 2021. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow by 7 per cent in 2024, up from 6.3 per cent in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

2024: Rwanda to lead economic growth in East Africa – UN report

Wednesday, January 10, 2024