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(L-R): KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo, Principal Secretary, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Betsy Njagi and Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Investments & Asset Management, Cyrell Wagunda Odede during the launch of the KCB Group Sustainability Framework - Use of Proceeds. The milestone lays the groundwork for the planned issuance of KShs. 300 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme over a period of five years. Courtesy
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KCB Group unveils framework for planned KSh. 300bn sustainability bond programme

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, and Mahesvaran Gurusamy, Division Manager for Electronics at Akagera Electronics shake hands after sealing the deal on August 16. PHOTOS/TNT/ KELLYA KEZA
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I&M Bank, ABG expand ‘Ryoshya Iwawe’ with interest-free electronics, appliance financing

Sunday, August 16, 2026
A view of the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique, one of the world’s major graphite projects. File

SADC’s critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Friday, August 14, 2026
Kigali hosted the Africa Australia Clean Energy Conference from August 6–7 under the theme “Advancing a Sustainable Future Through Clean Energy, Climate Innovation and Critical Minerals for a Just Inclusive Transition”.

The smart city mirage: who are we building for?

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources Solange Uwituze speaks during a meeting on July 20. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Agriculture

Agric minister explains plan to fast-track food innovation drive

Thursday, August 06, 2026
A technician installs a solar panel on the roof of a home in Muhanga District. The government aims to encourage more households to adopt solar energy and allow surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar systems. File
Energy

Inside plan to buy solar power from households

Thursday, July 30, 2026
AWF Chief Executive Officer Kaddu Sebunya speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on Saturday, July 25. Photo by Kellya Keza
Environment

Why conservation is emerging as Africa’s next economic frontier

Monday, July 27, 2026
Residents wait at a water point in Zindiro, Gasabo District, with empty jerrycans awaiting collection. File photo.

Ending Kigali's perennial water crisis

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Emile Kinuma, Head of Growth at Watu Rwanda (L); Andrii Volokha, General Manager of Watu East Africa; and Airtel Rwanda Managing Director Sujay Chakrabarti (R), alongside other participants at the event, pose with a symbolic smartphone-shaped partnership board during the launch of a new smartphone financing initiative in Kigali on July 9, 2026. PHOTO by Craish Bahizi.
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Airtel Rwanda, Watu make smartphones more accessible with new financing deal

Friday, July 10, 2026
The Paris Agreement sets the framework.

Africa can beat its Paris targets. The key is building NDCs with its youth

Thursday, July 09, 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
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