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Tiggo 8 is a 7-seat SUV made by Chinese automaker Chery. Courtesy
Rwanda

Chinese automaker Chery to set up EV assembly plant in Rwanda

Friday, September 18, 2026
Ish Kevin poses for the cover of his latest album, Trappish III_ Win Some, Lose Some.
Music

From wins to losses, Ish Kevin opens up about ‘Trappish III’

Friday, September 18, 2026
A1 Iron & Steel Rwanda is one of the industries located in Musanze Industral Park. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt seeks private investor for Musanze industrial park warehouse

Friday, September 18, 2026
The New Times
Volleyball

Continental volleyball champs: Cameroon overturn Rwanda’s early lead to seal 3-1 victory

Friday, September 18, 2026
A promotional poster for the Global Coffee Conference 2026, set for September 23–25 in Kigali to foster partnerships and explore ways to advance market access, climate resilience and women’s leadership in the coffee industry. Photo/Courtesy
Featured

Sustainable Growers Rwanda to host the Global Coffee Conference 2026 in Kigali

Friday, September 18, 2026
Investor delegates and Equity Group representatives pose with Gilbert Kamanzi, Chairperson of Dikam Fashion Ltd (centre) at the garment factory entrance in Kigali, as the delegation observes how the group’s financing is supporting business growth and job creation. All photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico.
Featured

[PHOTOS] Capital, jobs and growth: How Equity is backing Rwanda’s businesses

Friday, September 18, 2026
Ingufu Gin Ltd is among the facilities manufacturing alcoholic beverages that were closed by Rwanda FDA last month. More than 900,000 litres of illicit alcohol have been seized across the country as authorities intensify crackdown on illicit alcohol. Officials have also reported changes in spending patterns, cases of violence and alcohol-related emergencies during the same period. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Health

As illicit alcohol crackdown bites, families count gains

Friday, September 18, 2026
Children playing football at development camp. Courtesy

Why safeguarding must become a governance priority in Rwandan football

Thursday, September 17, 2026
World Bank chief Ajay Banga. Courtesy
International

World Bank mobilises $112bn in private capital for developing countries

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire met RSSB Tigers before flying to Beijing, China, for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Mukazayire rallies Tigers to ‘shock the world’ at Intercontinental Cup

Thursday, September 17, 2026
BRALIRWA Plc officials, representatives from the City of Kigali, Nyarugenge District, and Water Access Rwanda pose for a group photo during the launch of the initiative expected to benefit 1,000 people with access to clean water. All photos/Courtesy.
Featured

BRALIRWA’s new social impact initiative brings safe water to over 200 households in Nyarugenge

Thursday, September 17, 2026
The New Times
Kwibuka

Benin president pays tribute to Genocide victims

Thursday, September 17, 2026