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(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Gates announced the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000, aimed at deploying AI tools in the health sector in partnership with African governments and health leaders. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Why Bill Gates, OpenAI chose Rwanda for $50m AI healthcare initiative

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Yvette Uwimpaye during an interview with The New Times in Kigali. Uwimpaye built Rwanda’s e-commerce revolution. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Business

How Yvette Uwimpaye built Rwanda’s e-commerce revolution

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force Engineer Contingent rehabilitates a residential house damaged by Hurricane Melissa in 2025, during the launch of a joint reconstruction project on Monday, January 19, in Montego
Editorial

RDF’s humanitarian act in Jamaica redefines conventional military service

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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International

Participation in World Economic Forum reflects our approach to diplomacy - Nduhungirehe

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Delegates follow a pannel discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) that kicked off in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland on Monday, January 19. Courtesy
International

World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos

Monday, January 19, 2026
A woman exercises in a gym in Kigali. File
Health

The hidden dangers of weight loss shortcuts creeping up in Rwanda

Monday, January 19, 2026
Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre and Prof. Toby Peters, Executive Director the ACES during the signing ceremony. Courtesy
Featured

ACES, RBC partner to strengthen sustainable vaccine security, critical cold-chain systems

Monday, January 19, 2026
Transport experts have welcomed Rwanda’s newly passed road traffic bill. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

New road traffic bill long overdue, say experts

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Resilience in the face of setbacks helps artistes identify and pursue alternative ways to monetize their work. COURTESY.
Music

The quiet economics of staying in music

Friday, January 16, 2026
A mother shares a warm moment with her children, reflecting how changing policies, economic realities, and personal choices are shaping smaller, planned families in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

How policy, economics and choice are redefining family size in Rwanda

Friday, January 16, 2026
Heads of State pose for a group photo at the headquarters of the African Union in Ethiopia. Courtesy

Mobility on trial: Why Africa must put its house in order

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Inside a vegetable show room. On Monday, new regulations came into force in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for the so-called junk foods.

Why go to the supermarket, when you can go to the local market for food

Thursday, January 15, 2026