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Workers at a construction site in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Housing projects must be closely monitored for quality

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Doctors conduct a screening exam. Self-medication may mask underlying health conditions that require urgent medical attention. Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva

Of online diagnosis and unsafe self-medication practices

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Corruption is an enormous, global challenge, likely costing more than $1 trillion annually, or $120 for every person in the world. File

The digital solution to fighting corruption

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The New Times

Let us not build our homes on sand only

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Paul Rusesabagina interacts with his co-accused at hearing session in Kigali on March 5, 2021. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda’s journey is proof that nation building requires foresight

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Health workers conduct Hepatitis test during the celebration of the World Hepatitis Day at Remera health center on July 28, 2021

Why we need to rethink medication supplies for NCDs

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A woman with her baby who is a patient of tubeculose. Rwanda joins the world to mark World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on, March 24.

World leaders should commit to end Tuberculosis by 2030

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. The debate to double the maternity leave for new mothers to six months is gaining momentum.
Editorial

Debate on maternity leave should be broadened

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The New Times
Editorial

Better days ahead for Rwanda, Uganda ties

Monday, March 27, 2023
The New Times

Wishlist as EAC looks to revamp roaming framework

Monday, March 27, 2023
Hundreds of passengers get stranded at Downtown taxi park on June 14, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi

[FEATURED] Beyond guesswork: A data-driven path to better public-bus-system planning in Kigali

Monday, March 27, 2023
A person during the check-up of low blood sugar levels in Kigali. Courtesy

Hypoglycaemia: Beware of low blood sugar levels

Monday, March 27, 2023
Visitors in Lake Ruhondo in Burera District

The Murera of yesteryears among world’s greatest places to visit? Wonders will never end!

Friday, March 24, 2023
Disaster response to communities in Vanuatu following dual Cyclones Kevin and Judy - Photo by NDMO

If we value human rights and the rule of law, then we must fight for climate justice

Friday, March 24, 2023
Some of DR Congo citizens who are Kinyarwanda Speakers, captured here undergo a severe torture in Eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Editorial

Who will stop the ethnic cleansing in DR Congo?

Friday, March 24, 2023
Dry skin is a big problem for those who have it as the skin feels flaky and mostly itchy.

Understanding and identifying likely causes of dry skin, how to manage it

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Officials from Rwanda and Uganda are meeting this week in Kigali for the 11th Joint Permanent Commission (JPC).
Editorial

Rwandans, Ugandans eagerly wait for outcomes of joint meeting

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Community health worker gives advice to a couple at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District. CHWs play a critical role in engaging communities in health initiatives. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Community itself can be strong support pillar for public health in Rwanda

Thursday, March 23, 2023
The New Times

Improved water use keeping malnutrition at bay, but farmers need support

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A water treatment plant at Nyabarongo river in Kigali. The 5th Population and Housing Census, 82.3% of private households in Rwanda have access to improved drinking water. Courtesy

The Global Water Crisis and Climate Change – from Disaster to Opportunity

Wednesday, March 22, 2023