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BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru sit waiting to be assisted. In July 2025, the government introduced a new pricing structure for medical services in private healthcare facilities the first major tariff revision since 2014. File Photo.
Health

How revised medical tariffs are reshaping healthcare access

Friday, August 01, 2025
A worker on duty at Kabuye Sugar Plant Factory. The government is exploring ways to boost domestic sugar production and reduce reliance on imports, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. File photo.
Economy

Rwanda steps up efforts to boost local sugar production, cut imports

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The New Times

Decentralization: A tool for implementing good governance for effective service delivery in Rwanda

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Kenyan government has introduced a new policy raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, along with other strict measures aimed at curbing alcohol abuse and promoting public health.
International

No alcohol for persons under 21, says Kenya govt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Showbiz

PHOTOS: 10 power players at Giants of Africa festival helping African youth thrive

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Acting is Luswata's calling
People

“Good art doesn’t chase money, it attracts it”- Veteran actor Luswata on Ubumuntu experience, art and activism

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Dr. Peace Mukabalisa, Medical Director of Dream Medical Centre (DMC) Hospital, during an interview with The New Times, on July 25, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

What you need to know as new medical tariffs come into force

Monday, July 28, 2025
A railway worker at work. Tanzania and Rwanda recently announced plans to strengthen railway and air connectivity, a strategic step toward boosting regional integration and economic development.
Editorial

Why Rwanda-Tanzania rail and air links matter

Monday, July 28, 2025
Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (L), chats with Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, at the ministerial session of the 16th Joint Permanent Commission between Rwanda and Tanzania, on Saturday, July 26, in Kigali (courtesy).
International

Tanzania eyes boost in railway, air links with Rwanda

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Rwanda fell to holders Nigeria in their opening match of FIBA Women's Afrobasket in Abidjan on Saturday-courtesy

Women's AfroBasket: Rwanda fall to Nigeria in opening Group D game 

Sunday, July 27, 2025