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New steel factory could halve Rwanda's $200m import bill

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

Friday, September 11, 2026
A client bargains for prices at Inkundamahoro Market on August 11, as Rwanda continues to strengthen its business and entrepreneurship environment. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Why small businesses need preventive legal support

Friday, September 11, 2026
Government officials, World Vision representatives and other participants pose for a group photo during the dissemination of endline evaluation of Kira Wigire Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme Phase II in Kigali on September 8, 2026. ALL PHOTOS by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Economy

Over 32,000 households graduate from extreme poverty through Ultra Poor Graduation Program

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Students from Gashora Girls Academy operate their educational robot during a match at the First Lego League (FLL) Challenge. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Africa cannot afford to hold its girls back

Thursday, September 10, 2026
The three-day conference, running from September 8 to 10 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village
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Private investment key to Africa’s energy transition, energy leaders say

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
The Kigali 2050 Master Plan sets out a bold vision to transform the city into a sustainable, inclusive and technologically advanced metropolis that reflects Rwanda’s forward-looking vision. Courtesy photo.

Why Rwanda’s private sector must drive the digital economy

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Geraldine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, speaks during an interview with The New Times on September 5. PHOTO CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

Africa’s food future depends on financing smallholders, youth and women – IFAD

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Government officials pose for a group photo during the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, September 8.
Infrastructure

Rwf30bn paid in expropriation for Giporoso-Masaka road expansion

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Former Minister of State for Infrastructure Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye joined Raffles Family Office on September 8. Photo by Craish Bahizi
International

Ex-minister Uwihanganye joins Hong Kong-based wealth management firm

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
JICA Vice President Inoue Seisuke (second left) participates in a panel discussion on lessons learnt from the implementation of the Africa Emergency Food Production Facility at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Courtesy photo.
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JICA pledges greater support for Africa’s resilient food systems

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Rubavu Post-Harvest Centre is expected to cure and handle up to 34.4 tonnes of onions twice a week, helping farmers preserve produce for longer and reduce losses.
Agriculture

New post-harvest centres to curb horticulture losses

Tuesday, September 08, 2026