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A pig farmer carries package delivered by Zipline. The firm has helped improve pig farming through drone-facilitated artificial insemination.
Featured

Visible from space: New studies show Zipline’s expanding impact beyond healthcare

Friday, June 26, 2026
MTN Rwanda worked hand in hand with the Kigese community to renovate the maternity ward at Kigese Community Health Center. Courtesy

This month, MTN Rwanda turned its attention to healthcare at community level

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the meeting.
Women

Why access to finance remains critical for women farmers

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the workshop. Discussions focused on key human rights issues, including civic space and democratic participation, economic security and livelihood protection, access to justice, gender equality, social protection. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Never Again Rwanda forum hails human rights progress, urges action on remaining gaps

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A boat loaded with bicycles on its way to Sharita, an island spanning 90 hectares. It is expected that some 84 households comprising 610 people will relocate from the island.
Environment

At-risk island residents to be fully relocated by 2029

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Girls receive sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera and Brian Natete as part of their initiative to support girls from underprivileged families in accessing menstrual hygiene products in Gisagara District. Courtes

A dignified period should be part of every girl’s school day

Friday, June 19, 2026
Munyax Eco founder Francine Munyaneza speaks to The New Times during the interview. She started the solar energy company in 2013. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Women

How Francine Munyaneza built a solar energy company

Friday, June 19, 2026
The proposed allocation for establishing and rehabilitating feeder roads increased by Rwf483 billion, bringing the total allocation to more than Rwf1,270 billion. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Senators welcome Rwf480bn boost to feeder roads budget

Thursday, June 18, 2026
The report shows that less than half of Primary Three learners demonstrated the expected level of reading comprehension in Kinyarwanda and English. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Learning must become easier for every child in Rwanda

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The New Times

New initiative launched to support sports development in schools

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Danston, in partnership with ACES, is constructing a state-of-the-art environmental test chamber at a modern warehouse facility in Rwanda. (1)
Featured

From losses to profit: Inside SPOKE cold-chain model reshaping rural farming

Friday, June 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Jobs, growth get lion's share of 2026/27 budget

Friday, June 12, 2026