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Diane Mukasahaha during an interview with The New Times at the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro on November 28. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Women

The woman powering a new chapter in Rwanda’s textile industry

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A person pouring beer into a glass. The Ministry of Health’s “Tunywe Less” campaign is a bold initiative promoting responsible drinking and raising awareness about addiction. Internet Photo

The new quiet problem and the wounded ambition of Rwanda’s youth

Thursday, November 06, 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
A cancer patient undergoes chemotherapy treatment. Studies have revealed that one in five commonly used cancer drugs in LMICs are substandard. Photo by Reuters

Substandard cancer drugs a global scandal and public health emergency for LMICs

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Single-use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda imposes levy on imports packaged in plastics

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Some of the youths who are attending a rehabilitation course at Gitagata rehabilitation centre in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Health

Drug abuse: when does a person go to rehab or jail?

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau  Secretary General, Jeannot Ruhunga addresses members of Parliament on child detention, as RIB Spokesperson Thierry Murangira looks on, on Thursday, January 23. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Law

RIB explains reasons for child detention before trial

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Tanzania's authorities intercepted a boat with 448.3 kg of illicit drugs in its Indian Ocean waters. Courtesy Photo
Africa

Tanzanian authorities intercept boat ferrying 448.3 kg of illicit drugs

Friday, January 10, 2025
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Health

Rwanda's battle against Marburg virus: A story of resilience, compassion, and hope

Friday, October 04, 2024
Tetracycline eye ointment manufactured by Angel Biogenics Pvt Ltd, India. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda FDA bans two drugs amid safety concerns

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The statistics from a countrywide survey, indicated that consumption of alcohol had increased from 41.3 per cent in 2012 to 48.1 per cent.Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Step up vigilance for potent alcoholic beverages

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Simon Koppers, Head of Division, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning sign the agreement in Kigali on October 26. Courtesy
Health

Germany commits Rwf100 billion to Rwanda for SME, pharmaceuticals

Wednesday, October 26, 2022