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The farewell ceremony was attended by senior officials, including Senate President François Xavier Kalinda, Speaker of Parliament Gertrude Kazarwa, Supreme Court President Donatilla Mukantaganzwa and Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senior officials pay last respects to former Speaker Mukabalisa at farewell ceremony

Friday, August 07, 2026
Children at a past Umuganura celebration. The national harvest day inspires several themed events across Kigali this weekend. PHOTOS BY WILLY MUCYO for The New Times.
Showbiz

10 plus ways to spend the first weekend of August

Friday, August 07, 2026
Officials and residents during a joint exercise to destroy illicit beverages in eastern province. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Crime

‎Eastern Province: Crackdown on illicit alcohol sees over 100 public servants sanctioned

Friday, August 07, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during a dissemination workshop held in Kigali on Thursday, August 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability rights groups seek action on UN recommendations

Friday, August 07, 2026
A primary school teacher leads a lesson in a classroom. Rwanda is set to roll out a new five-year Teacher Training College (TTC) programme in September as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education. File photo.
Education

Inside plan to reshape primary teacher training

Friday, August 07, 2026
The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the immediate recall of more than 20 alcohol brands. Courtesy
Law

Over 20 alcohol brands recalled, 12 companies closed as crackdown continues

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Farmers during a study tour in wheat farm in Burera District. Rwanda had 16 wheat varieties, 83 protected maize varieties, 12 soybean varieties among others.
Crime

Theft of protected crop varieties to attract Rwf100m fine under new law

Friday, August 07, 2026
BRALIRWA profit reached 37.6% to Rwf25.3bn in first half of 2026. Courtesy
Featured

Press release: BRALIRWA profit jumps 37.6% to Rwf25.3bn in first half of 2026

Thursday, August 06, 2026
The government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo speaks during an interview in Kigali on August 6. Courtesy.
Africa

Makolo: DR Congo must disarm FDLR, repatriate its members

Thursday, August 06, 2026
The Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during a press conference. Central Bank on August 5, said eKash has processed more than 10.5 million transactions since its nationwide rollout in mid-July. File
Economy

Rwf960bn transferred through eKash since July: central bank

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Robert Masozera, the Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage during the interview. File
Culture

Rwanda to digitise cultural heritage with 3D technology

Thursday, August 06, 2026
The 470,000 littres of seized ethanol will be disposed at the Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Rwanda

470,000 litres of ethanol to be discarded amid crackdown on illict alcohol

Thursday, August 06, 2026