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Two women proudly wear the message: ‘Together, we rise to end violence against women and girls,’ standing strong for change and hope.
Crime

Unmasking the silent pain of gender-based violence

Friday, December 05, 2025
A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
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
People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Entrepreneurs think they need a lot of money to start a business, but the most important capital at the beginning isn’t financial , it’s mindset

Money moves for entrepreneurs: Building a business on a budget

Monday, December 01, 2025
Sidi Ould Tah delivers his remarks at the Africa Investment Forum Market Days on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

AfDB President urges investors to tap African youth potential

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Bank tellers attend to the customers at Bank of Kigali main branch on October 10. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Smart borrowing: When loans make sense and when they don’t

Monday, November 24, 2025
L-R: Bardhyl Dobra, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kosovo; and Christopher Skeete, the Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie for Quebec, Canada. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

Rwanda’s reconstruction inspires Kosovo, Quebec delegates

Saturday, November 22, 2025
BK Foundation and GIZ officials pose with Heike Uta Dettmann, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Rwanda, during a visit to Davet Ltd on Thursday, November 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

BK Foundation, GIZ Rwanda award top MSMEs driving climate action, circular economy in Rwanda

Friday, November 21, 2025
Officials and delegates pose for a photo following an evening that celebrated loyalty, shared prosperity, and the Bank’s ongoing role in Rwanda’s socio-economic development
Featured

Equity Bank hosts members’ gala highlighting impact, innovation

Friday, November 21, 2025
The Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, delivers her remarks during the meeting in Kigali. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Women

Mushikiwabo urges reimagined approach to women empowerment

Wednesday, November 19, 2025