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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
Rwanda strengthens its entrepreneurship ecosystem as the SIYB programme is integrated into Rwanda Polytechnic’s digital platform, following a December 3 handover at RP Kigali Campus in collaboration with the ILO and national stakeholders.
Featured

ILO, Rwanda Polytechnic partner to strengthen Rwanda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Workers at Kitabi Tea Factory handle tea leaves. One million Rwandans are actively looking for government jobs. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Idle hands, Rwanda’s future

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Secretary-General of La Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo joins delegates for a group photo during the 46th Ministerial Conference in Kigali on November 19. Courtesy.
Education

What speaking French means for Rwanda’s youth

Wednesday, December 03, 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
Solar panels and wind turbines at a renewable-energy site. Expanding such projects will require extensive reskilling as Africa moves toward a just energy transition. Net photo

A just transition is a talent transition

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
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Agriculture

A look at govt’s six projects to create 800,000 agrifood jobs

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the opening of the African Investment Forum on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. The event highlighted calls from African ministers and investors for a shift from aid dependence to private capital to drive development and bridge the continent’s infrastructure gaps. Courtesy.
Business

Africa urged to swap aid dependence for private capital to drive development

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Etienne Niyodushima, an entrepreneur, speaks with a journalist during an interview in Kigali on November 26. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Business

WATCH: How a young entrepreneur is transforming Kigali’s shoe-care industry

Thursday, November 27, 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