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Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.
Editorial

Start-ups key to Rwanda’s future but need more support

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
President Kagame meets with graduate students and fellows from the Harvard Kennedy School,who are concluding their week-long Harvard Rwanda Trek 2026.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kagame talks governance with visiting Harvard, Tufts students

Thursday, March 19, 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
Students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program at Mugombwa TSS, including refugees from Mugombwa Camp, assemble and wire electrical circuits during a hands-on practical training session.
Education

How inclusive education is preparing refugee students for jobs

Thursday, March 12, 2026
A beekeeper from Twisungane Cooperative, a beekeeping group that brings together refugees and residents from nearby communities. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Refugees, locals turn to beekeeping to rebuild livelihoods in Gatsibo

Monday, March 09, 2026
Kigeme modern market that was set near Kigeme refuee camp has helped refugees to start small businesses and gradually shifting from aid dependence to economic self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kigeme refugees turn to business to reduce aid dependence

Friday, March 06, 2026
A fuel pump SP petrol station at Gishushu in Kigali. Due to Iran-US war fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent, while other imported goods have risen between 10 and 20 percent. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

Fuel shock is a wake-up call for Rwanda’s economic resilience

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Cross-border trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Rwanda. Due to Iran-US war fuel prices have increased by about 10 percent, while other imported goods have risen between 10 and 20 percent. Photo Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Govt moves to cushion local fuel market amid Iran conflict

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
The New Times

Why tech innovation is central to China's 15th five-year plan 

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Former foreign affairs minister Vincent Biruta (right) poses for a photo with James Cleverly, former UK home secretary after signing the MEDP in 2023.
Law

Rwanda-UK migration dispute set for arbitration next month

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Some of the 262 convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who are nearing completion of their sentences, during a reintegration training programme at Nyamagabe Correctional Facility. Courtesy
Featured

Genocide convicts urged to shun divisionism, embrace gender equality ahead of release

Wednesday, February 25, 2026