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The government has launched a $300 million (Rwf382 billion) relief project that aims to deploy various measures to mitigate flooding along the Mukungwa River. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Govt launches Rwf382b project to combat Mukungwa river flooding

Monday, February 26, 2024
With over 300 dive sites, some of which are recognised globally, dive tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (US$1.3 billion) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. The Philippines as an archipelago, at the centre of the coral triangle, is home to biologically diverse marine and aquatic resources.
International

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

Saturday, February 24, 2024
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (C) witnesses the signing of an agreement between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates in New Administrative Capital, Egypt, on Feb. 23, 2024. Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the deal on Friday to build a new city on Egypt's northern coast, with the aim of boosting tourism, investment and foreign currency reserves. (Str/Xinhua)
International

Egypt, UAE sign deal to develop new city on Egypt's northern coast

Saturday, February 24, 2024
Grace Muzila, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism,
Africa

Botswana mulls plan to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Friday, February 23, 2024
The New Times
Africa

Tanzania's Zanzibar moves to boost tourism

Thursday, February 22, 2024
The view of Kigali City. Rwanda is undergoing continuous urbanisation, and considering the availability of urban green spaces. Photo Courtesy

Effects of urban green spaces on citizens’ health and well-being

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Makram Mustafa Queisi, during an interview in Kigali on Monday February 19 Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari.
Tourism

Jordan Minister of Tourism talks medical, cultural tapestry with Rwanda

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Kigali Jazz Junction attracted regional and international artistes like Uganda's B2C. File photo
Art

30 years on: What can be done to rejuvenate a stagnating local arts scene?

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Photo shows a view of the Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 14, 2021. The Saladin Citadel, built by Saladin (1138-1193) in the 12th century, is an attraction for tourists in Cairo. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
Africa

Historical towers in Egypt's Saladin Citadel open to visitors after restoration

Monday, February 19, 2024
The New Times
Editorial

Sports igniting Rwanda's development journey, but we must put in the work

Monday, February 19, 2024
Rwandan football prospect Barthasard Ndayishimiye is attending Bayern Munich’s Elite Program after impressing at the 2023 Youth Cup held in Munich-courtesy
Football

Rwanda’s Ndayishimiye attends Bayern Munich’s Elite Program

Saturday, February 17, 2024
All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Art

How inaugural Kigali Triennial Festival unfolded

Saturday, February 17, 2024