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Six-time champions Simba SC are set to return to Kigali after being confirmed among the teams that will compete in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup
Football

Simba SC to take part in CECAFA Kagame Cup

Friday, July 03, 2026
Chilli farmers harvesting in Rwamagana. The government will increase subsidies on selected fertilisers for the 2027A planting season to mitigate the impact of a sharp rise in global input prices. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture

Govt increases fertiliser subsidies amid global price shocks

Friday, July 03, 2026
Rwanda will host the second edition of the Liberation Day Boxing Competition on Sunday, July 5

Rwanda to host second edition of Liberation Day boxing competition

Friday, July 03, 2026
Cape Verde players have shown remarkable defensive organisation. Internet

Expanded World Cup has opened the door–now Africa must walk through it

Friday, July 03, 2026
Benjamin Odoki, the former Chief Justice of Uganda and chairperson of the team drafting the confederation’s constitution, speaks to The New Times, during The Context episode in Kigali. Photo by The New Times.
Politics

EAC confederation to pave way for eventual federation – Odoki

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Africa Hugh Masekela

The Africa Hugh Masekela sang about

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Waheed Al Bulushi, SalamAir’s Regional Sales Manager and Jitesh Sobhani Deputy Regional Manager - Mitravi GSA during the launch in Kigai on June 19. Photos by Kellya Keza..
Featured

SalamAir opens Rwanda office ahead of Muscat-Kigali flight launch, eyes expansion

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the conference held under the theme “The Pursuit of an Integrated Financial System Harnessing Payments to Drive Sector-Wide Impact and Inclusion.”
Featured

Rwanda Bankers’ Association spotlights payments as a driver of financial integration

Monday, June 29, 2026
DR Congo President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi during the signing of Washington Accords. File

Who sanctions the sanctioners? The missing accountability in international affairs

Monday, June 29, 2026
Mount Kigali University were crowned champions of the Rwanda Varsity League after beating EAUR Kigali 3-0 in the final at Kamena Stadium on Sunday. courtesy photos
Basketball

Mount Kigali University crowned 2025/26 Varsity League football champions

Monday, June 29, 2026
Passengers board Spirit Airlines plane. Low-cost airlines, often referred to as budget carriers, are airlines that reduce operating costs by simplifying their services. Internet
Aviation

What will it take for low-cost airlines to succeed in Africa?

Monday, June 29, 2026
From Left to Right: Equity Group Chief Strategy Officer, Brent Malahay, Group Chief Finance and Transformation Officer, Anthony Murage, Group Company Secretary and Head of Tax, Lydia Ndirangu, Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Group Director, Governance & Strategic HR, Victoria Cherotich, during the Group’s 22nd Annual General Meeting.

Equity Group shareholders approve 35.5% dividend rise to Rwf246bn, insurance expansion

Sunday, June 28, 2026