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Rwandans had a detailed system of timekeeping long before the introduction of watches. Time was read from nature, guided by the movement of the sun, animals, birds and daily human activity.
Rwanda

How ancient Rwandans counted years

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Farmers have identified eight seed varieties across six crops as the most climate-resilient and high-yielding. The crops assessed include potatoes, cassava, rice, maize, cabbage and onions. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Farmers pick climate-smart seeds that double yields

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Tito Rutaremare, the Chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF), speaks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Knowing Rwanda the first act of patriotism, Rutaremara tells youth

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A barista works at Kisimenti car free zone. In Rwanda today, alcohol consumption, especially among young people, has increased noticeably. Bahizi

More than just drinking: When calm doesn’t feel like home

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
A woman works out with battle ropes at a busy gym, as others train on strength and cardio equipment. A 30-minute workout can help reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and speed up recovery. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Exercise and stress: What you need to know

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Rwanda National Police officers inspect vehicle air pollution in Kigali. File
Environment

New report names top air pollutants in Kigali

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Senior officials of the Association of Pentecostal Churches in Rwanda (ADEPR) address journalists ahead of the church's 85 years anniversary. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

ADEPR marks 85 years of faith, education and social transformation

Monday, December 15, 2025
The author spent four days with park officials, witnessing firsthand how conservation is carried out in Rwanda’s largest national park and the country’s only home of the Big Five.
Tourism

What 4 days in Akagera National Park taught me about wildlife conservation

Saturday, December 13, 2025
The President of Rwanda Nurses and Midwives Union (RNMU), André Gitembagara, addresses delegates during the International Nurses and Midwives Scientific Conference 2025, on December 11. Courtesy
Health

Nurses harness digital tools to improve maternal health, emergency care

Thursday, December 11, 2025
The New Times
Editorial

Rwanda’s aging HIV population deserves our coordinated support

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Teens receive guidance on HIV prevention during a community awareness campaign in Gasabo District in December 2024. Despite Rwanda’s significant progress in managing the epidemic, health experts warn that HIV infections among young people continue to rise, a trend they describe as a serious concern requiring sustained attention. File
Health

Why HIV infections among young people remain alarmingly high

Friday, December 05, 2025
Kagame and Tshisekedi are set to sign the Washington accords today.
Africa

All eyes on Washington as Kagame, Tshisekedi close in on Trump-backed deal

Thursday, December 04, 2025