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Flash floods in Rutsiro washed away a bridge, leaving communities cut off. Courtesy
Editorial

We need more climate shock-resilient infrastructure

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Ambassador Vincent Karega during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on May 12. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Karega reflects on 30 years of public service and Rwanda’s transformation journey

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Rwanda Central Bank's Chief Economist Thierry Kalisa provided insights into the strength of the financial sector and the Central Bank’s ongoing efforts to combat inflation. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Stress tests show Rwanda’s financial sector sound, stable

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
This drought has not only affected crop yields but has made hydroelectric power generation on the Zambezi River—the two countries’ main source of electricity—nearly impossible. 

With the Zambezi river drying up, Rwanda needs to embrace nuclear

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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Economy

Seven interventions for needy households under five-year social protection plan

Saturday, October 12, 2024
The New Times
Health

Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024
Jeffery Sachs, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, delivers virtual remarks during a panel discussion at the Afreximbank meetings.
Africa

How can Africa navigate increasing polycrises?

Friday, June 14, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the opening ceremony of the 4th Small Islands Developing State Conference in Antigua and Barbuda on May 27. Courtesy
Environment

Small islands deserve ‘special attention’ against climate crisis, says Ngirente

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A single currency was to be adopted by 2024. Members resolved to extend the timeline by 10 more years to 2031.
Africa

Is the proposed East African single currency a pipe dream?

Friday, May 03, 2024
Xavier Niyonsenga, a beneficiary of the Vision Umurenge Programme (VUP), feeds his cow in a cowshed at his home in Gikomero Sector, Gasabo District, on March 3,2022. Rwanda targets to lift 315,000 households out of poverty and extreme poverty within two years. File
Rwanda

Govt plans to lift 300,000 families out of poverty in two years

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Richard Tusabe, Minister of State in charge of the National Treasury in the Finance Ministry speaks at the event in Kigali on Tuesday, October 31. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda secures $262 million to deal with climate shocks

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
A moto taxi user pays the transport fee via Mobile money in Kigali. File
Featured

FEATURED: Time for a bold move? The case for renewed zero-rating of low-value mobile money fees in Rwanda

Thursday, September 21, 2023