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Sports igniting Rwanda's development journey, but we must put in the work

Monday, February 19, 2024

Figures released on Thursday by Rwanda Mines and Petroleum Board indicate that last year (2023) the country earned more than $1.1 billion, up from the $772 million recorded in 2022.

Rwanda’s mining sector remains a source of potential and progress

Friday, February 16, 2024

Participants during the event to mark the International Condom Day in Kigali on Tuesday, February, 13. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Use that condom to save your life

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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Intergenerational dialogue is timely, but the youth must also rise to the occasion

Monday, February 12, 2024

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It is not too late for DR Congo to choose peace

Friday, February 09, 2024

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If we can’t be heroes, at least we can be noble

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

Some children with disabilities who live at Jordan Foundation in Karuruma, in Kigali. File

Care for autistic children requires a holistic approach

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

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Diaspora community is key to Rwanda’s development

Monday, February 05, 2024

A monument that depicts a hero of unknown soldier during the Liberation struggle. Photo by Craish Bahizi

To honour our heroes, let us strive to leave Rwanda better than we found it

Thursday, February 01, 2024

Some of young teen girls who are victims of unwanted pregnancies (Courtesy)

Teenage pregnancy: Time to openly discuss alternative solutions

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Residents searching for bodies of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Huye. So far, seven people have been arrested for concealing information about the remains of the victims. Courtesy

Concealing genocide victims should not be a family enterprise

Monday, January 29, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presenting key achievements registered under Rwanda’s seven-year government programme during Umushyikirano on Tuesday, January 23. Courtesy.

As we embark on NST 2, out work is clearly cut out

Thursday, January 25, 2024

A community health worker spraying medicine to combat malaria in Ruhango district. File

With all hands on deck, we can make Malaria history in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Over 10,000 people attended the Global Citizen's inaugural Move Afrika concert that was headlined by American rapper Kendrick Lamar at BK Arena, in Kigali, on December 6, 2023. President Paul Kagame also attended and briefly addressed the crowd. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza for The New Times.

For Rwanda’s MICE sector, the only way is forward

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

One of over ten houses that were damaged by landslides due to heavy rains in Southern Province. Courtesy

Heeding Meteo Rwanda’s advice can save many lives

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Some trucks stranded at Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Burundi's unilateral closure of borders with Rwanda is a diplomatic misstep

Monday, January 15, 2024

The government of Burundi on Thursday, January 11 decided to close the country’s border posts with Rwanda, leaving travellers stranded on both sides of the borders.

Government must take steps to protect Rwandans in Burundi

Friday, January 12, 2024

The newly constructed monument depicting late Father Ubald Rugirangoga that was unveiled on Sunday, January 7, during a memorial event in Rusizi District. Courtesy

There is even a better way Christians can honour Father Ubald Rugirangoga

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

A walk to remember Heroes of Nyange who were massacred on March 18, 1997. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Let us have our country at heart

Monday, January 08, 2024

A project to translate all school textbooks into Braille format is a way of promoting inclusive education in the Rwandans learning ecosystem.

Mass production of school textbooks in braille will promote inclusive education

Thursday, January 04, 2024