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Joseph Nsengimana, the Minister of Education during the launch of a twinning project aimed at strengthening early childhood education and community support for learning in Rwanda. Courtesy
Education

Why new project to strengthen early childhood education matters

Monday, March 16, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday, March 16. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Rwanda’s economy beats expectations, expands 9.4% in 2025

Monday, March 16, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi (2nd L) among panelists during Bank of Kigali’s International Women’s Day celebration on March 13. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Inspiring stories mark BK Women’s Day celebration as bank backs female entrepreneurs

Monday, March 16, 2026
The government last week launched Innovate Rwanda, a national digital platform designed to connect startups, investors, talent and ecosystem support organisations across the country.
Technology

10 key facts about Rwanda’s new startup-investor platform

Monday, March 16, 2026
Neil Ni, Chief Strategy Officer of XTransfer, speaks to The New Times during the interview during the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Courtesy
Featured

XTransfer targets Africa to fix costly cross-border payments for SMEs

Monday, March 16, 2026
Enric Sifa, the founder of Metro Afro which signed Kid From Kigali under its management. Photo courtesy
Music

Kid From Kigali joins Metro Afro as label expands

Monday, March 16, 2026
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are now open. See below for more opportunities available to Rwandans. COURTESY.
Education

Looking for scholarships? Here are opportunities Rwandans can apply for

Friday, March 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva meets with the Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Ethiopis Tafara, on Thursday, March 12. Courtesy
Economy

PM Nsengiyumva, IFC Vice President discuss ways to boost private sector investment

Friday, March 13, 2026
EAC Heads of State and Governments during the 25th Summit on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy

Why strengthening East African regional integration matters in a turbulent global economy

Friday, March 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, alongside Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga and Maj. Gen. Denis Rutaha, Commandant of the Gabiro Combat Training Centre, follow a military combat presentation during the pass-out ceremony for career courses at the training centre in Gatsibo District on August 25, 2025.   Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

What to know as parliament approves National Defence University

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, Hortense Mudenge, during her presentation at the openining session of at the Inclusive FinTech Forum, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Africa seeks financial sovereignty amid global shifts

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Emma Lestideau speaks to The New Times during the interview her office in Remera, in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

From Hilton trainer to mentor of Rwanda’s hospitality talent

Thursday, March 12, 2026