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Veteran Traditional singer Timothée Ngombwa, known for his patriotic songs that carry deep historical meaning, has passed away at the age of 80. Courtesy
Rwanda

Timothee Ngombwa who composed “Ziravumera” dies aged 80

Friday, March 20, 2026
Workers on duty at Asanti garment factory in Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Textile players push for dedicated zone to boost production

Friday, March 20, 2026
Global Citizen CEO, Hugh Evans, speaks to The New Times at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

“Africa is the future market”: Global Citizen chief on changing touring dynamics

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Doja Cat, during her performance at Move Afrika Kigali concert on Tuesday, March 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Music

Moments you might have missed from Doja Cat's Kigali concert

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Enric Sifa, the founder of Metro Afro which signed Kid From Kigali under its management. Photo courtesy
Music

Kid From Kigali joins Metro Afro as label expands

Monday, March 16, 2026
Footage from a previous Twese_ Afrohouse event. The series returns this Saturday; see the full weekend lineup for more events. COURTESY
Showbiz

Kigali weekend guide: Six events worth checking out

Friday, March 13, 2026
Christian Intwari speaks to youths during a training programme ahaead of the third edition of Global Citizen’s Move Afrika will take place in Kigali
Featured

Move Afrika 2026 expands job and upskilling opportunities for young people in Rwanda

Friday, March 13, 2026
Malaika during a past podcast show on UpTrend TV Show. Photos courtesy
Music

Young but rap-passionate: Malaika’s journey promoting hip hop content

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Africa is capturing only a “negligible percentage” of its wealth in music despite commendable reach worldwide. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The black box problem: How Africa’s music money is lost in global systems

Monday, March 09, 2026
Ugandan comedian Patrick Salvado believes it's a good idea for performers to first learn Rwanda's history and culture before their performances. All photos by Kellya Keza

Salvado urges visiting performers to learn and respect Rwanda’s history

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Fashion meets music_ Shots from Rapstar’s AHAZAZA lookbook. COURTESY
Fashion

RoMeo Rapstar debuts 'Ahazaza' collection with local streetwear brand

Thursday, March 05, 2026
French artist and architect Guillaume Sardin during the painting exercise in Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

French artist Guillaume Sardin on blending Greek forms with Rwandan tradition

Tuesday, March 03, 2026