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Nkombo residents cross Lake Kivu. The district officials have confirmed that they plan to build a 370-metre bridge that could soon link Nkombo Island to the mainland. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Rusizi mulls aerial bridge over Lake Kivu to link Nkombo Island

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

A 566 new soldiers formally enrolled into the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) after successfully completing six months of basic military training.

PHOTOS: Nearly 700 CAR soldiers graduate from RDF-led training

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses a delegation of business leaders from the Chief Executives Organization (CEO), in Kigali on Monday, August 10. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva discusses investment opportunities with visiting business leaders

Monday, August 10, 2026

Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga speaks to the journalists in Uganda. Courtesy

Africa must end reliance on external donors for peace efforts – Rwivanga

Monday, August 10, 2026

A major earthquake has struck Colombia, damaging buildings in several parts of the country and leaving an unspecified number of people injured, international media outlets report.

7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia

Monday, August 10, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses 769 graduates who completed the civic education programme, at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre in Gabiro. Photo Kellya Keza

PM tips Indangamirwa graduates on discipline, integrity

Monday, August 10, 2026

Some of the 769 young people demonstrate smo skills acquired during the graduation of 16th cohort of Itorero Indangamirwa on Monday, August 10. Photos by Kellya Keza

PHOTOS: Over 700 youths graduate from Itorero Indangamirwa

Monday, August 10, 2026

A presidential order has set out the electoral colleges that will elect local leaders across Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

New presidential order sets out who votes in local govt. elections

Monday, August 10, 2026

The transport category recorded a 24.2 per cent annual increase and a 1.3 per cent increase on a monthly basis. Photo by Kellya Keza

Energy, transport prices push inflation to 14.5%

Monday, August 10, 2026

Exhibitors showcase products made from locally grown crops during the Agri-Show in Kigali. The Rwanda Food Innovation Partnership will serve as the implementation vehicle for the Rwanda Food Innovation Ecosystem Strategy.

New food innovation platform to launch with $20m funding ambition

Monday, August 10, 2026

Hope Mumararungu, a beneficiary of Numida's loan, in her business in Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District. All photos by Craish Bahizi

How Numida's fast digital loans are helping Rwanda's SMEs grow

Monday, August 10, 2026

Veterinarians treat a dog at New Vision Veterinary Hospital in Nyarutarama, Kigali. Courtesy

Inside Kigali’s specialised hospital for dogs and cats

Monday, August 10, 2026

A view of a newly constructed Ngoma- Bugesera-Nyanza road, a shorter route for freight trucks travelling between Tanzania and Rwanda’s Southern and Western provinces. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza

New Bugesera road cuts freight time, opens up trade opportunities

Monday, August 10, 2026

Students during a practical exercise at G.S Kimisange. Under the new arrangement, regular academic lessons will end at 330 p.m., with the period from 330 p.m. to 5 p.m. dedicated to co-curricular activities. File

Why schools are giving co-curriculars more time

Monday, August 10, 2026

Hakan Power Plant is located in Mamba Sector of Gisagara District. Craish BAHIZI

How Gisagara peat power plant could double production to 70MW

Sunday, August 09, 2026

The Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga during Car Free Day mass sports in which they raised $50,000 towards a $5 million campaign to procure Rwanda’s first Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scanner.

Rotary raises $50,000 towards $5m cancer scanner

Sunday, August 09, 2026

Under the revised school timetable, formal lessons will end at 330 p.m. Between then 5 p.m., learners will participate in structured co-curricular activities, including sports, clubs and practical skills programmes. FIle

Education: What co-curricular activities to be integrated into school hours?

Sunday, August 09, 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe during the intwerview with The New Times. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Nduhungirehe: ‘Genocost’ narrative aims at minimising Genocide against the Tutsi

Sunday, August 09, 2026

Some owners and managers of companies involved in alleged illegal production and supply of alcoholic beverages, that have been arrested. Courtesy

Illicit alcohol: Inside charges against company owners, managers in custody

Sunday, August 09, 2026

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Marianne Ineza, speaks at the launch. Courtesy

New digital directory set to ease information about schools

Sunday, August 09, 2026