ECONOMY

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "ECONOMY" (16841 articles)
Emmanuel Mugisha, aka Clapton Kibonge.
Business

The rise of influencer marketing in Rwanda’s digital economy

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
A client reviews her savings and transactions at SACCO Kacyiru in Kigali. File
Editorial

A stronger savings culture is key to long-term prosperity

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The Radisson Blu and Kigali Convention Centre launched a week-long programme focused on sustainability, community partnerships and its next phase of growth during the 10th anniversary on Monday, July 13. Kellya Keza
Featured

Radisson Blu, KCC mark decade of driving hospitality growth, community impact

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
IShowSpeed, who ranks No. 8 with $30 million, drew attention during his Africa tour after visiting Rwanda and livestreaming from the country in January. 
Showbiz

MrBeast, IShowSpeed and Ashton Hall: Inside Forbes' top creators of 2026

Monday, July 13, 2026
The week-long training, ran from July 6 through 11, 2026.
Featured

Zaria Court Hotel invests in hospitality training to elevate guest experience

Monday, July 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Muvumba dam cannot afford further delays

Monday, July 13, 2026
Students during a graduation ceremony at UR last year. Young people say there should be more investment in people in order to make the most of Africa's growing population.
Education

World Population Day: Rwandan youth urge greater investment in people

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Watu East Africa General Manager Andrii Volokha speaks to The New Times in Kigali on July 9, 2026, about the company's plans to expand asset financing for electric motorcycles and smartphones in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Watu sets sights on expanding flexible e-bike, smartphone financing in Rwanda

Saturday, July 11, 2026
A May 28, 2026 UN Security Council meeting in emergency session on Ukraine. As sanctions become a common tool of diplomacy, questions are growing over who sets the rules governing their use.

The world needs rules for sanctions, too

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Emile Kinuma, Head of Growth at Watu Rwanda (L); Andrii Volokha, General Manager of Watu East Africa; and Airtel Rwanda Managing Director Sujay Chakrabarti (R), alongside other participants at the event, pose with a symbolic smartphone-shaped partnership board during the launch of a new smartphone financing initiative in Kigali on July 9, 2026. PHOTO by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Airtel Rwanda, Watu make smartphones more accessible with new financing deal

Friday, July 10, 2026
Embassy of Rwanda in Morocco, in collaboration with the Rwandan community living in Morocco, hosted the 32nd celebration of Rwanda’s Liberation Day. Courtesy
Security

Rwandans in Morocco honour RPA forces at Kwibohora celebration

Friday, July 10, 2026
Bank tellers serve customers at the Bank of Kigali's main branch in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Access key to unlocking next phase of financial inclusion - report

Friday, July 10, 2026