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The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in Nyarugenge Distrrict. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Fitch reaffirms Rwanda’s B+ credit rating, stable outlook

Monday, September 14, 2026
Roofs of more than 60 houses and 10 classrooms were blown off by windstorms on Sunday, September 13. Courtesy
Environment

Sunday's storms damage 64 houses, 10 classrooms

Monday, September 14, 2026
Rwanda has stepped up investment in its creative economy to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth.
Editorial

Rwanda’s creative industry must be safe for women to thrive

Monday, September 14, 2026
Prisca Nikuze, co-founder of NEEM, a health-tech initiative, speaks during an interview with The New Times on Thursday, September 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Young innovators turn technology against diabetic amputations

Monday, September 14, 2026
Senator Frank Habineza (left) and Senator Penine Uwimbabazi during a meeting between the private sector and the Senate Committee on September 11. Courtesy photo.
Energy

Senators push private sector to lead renewable energy adoption

Monday, September 14, 2026
Residents wade through a flooded street in Rubavu in May 2023. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Study tracks how districts are adopting climate action plans

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Winners of iAccelerator Phase 7 pose for a photo during the awarding ceremony at Kigali Convention Centre on September 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Six startups share Rwf60m in Imbuto-backed funding

Sunday, September 13, 2026
An explosive device killed seven people in Rutshuru, North Kivu province. Courtesy
Africa

Explosive device kills seven, injures four in Rutshuru

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Giscard Mwizerwa, a counsellor in drug addiction and harm reduction at Health Development Initiative (HDI), facilitates a harm reduction awareness and dialogue session for parents and guardians in Nyarugenge District, Kigali, on September 10, 2026. Photo/Courtesy.
Health

Parents urged to help children battling drug use

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Salomon Jyambere, a CJC Rwanda beneficiary from Kirumbo village in Western Rwanda, holds a climate justice message. The programme helped his family rebuild following flood damage to their home. CJC Rwanda has been shortlisted for the 2026 Big Impact Award. Photo/Courtesy.
Featured

Climate Just Communities Rwanda shortlisted for 2026 Big Impact Award

Friday, September 11, 2026
The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday passed the law on the ratification of an $80 million loan agreement Rwanda and the World Bank's IDA. Courtesy
Business

House approves Rwf137bn World Bank loan for business financing

Friday, September 11, 2026
L-R: Bongai Muhau, CEO of FMRE; Ben Karenzi, Founder and CEO of Reinsurance Brokerage Solutions; and Douglas Hoto, Group Chief Executive Officer at First Mutual Holdings Limited, cut a ribbon during the launch of FMRE operations in Rwanda, on September 7, 2026, in Kigali. Photo/Courtesy.
Featured

Rwanda becomes launchpad for Botswana reinsurer’s East, Central Africa expansion

Friday, September 11, 2026