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Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth and Arts, in an exclusive interview with The New Times on Thursday, December 21. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Minister talks priorities, investments as arts portfolio moves to Ministry of Youth

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023
Officials and graduates pose for a group photo during the graduation ceremony in Kigali. Young graduates, equipped with Business and digital skills, became Digital Champions and Business Coaches, supporting MSMEs and social entrepreneurs
Featured

[FEATURED] Daring to Shift: DOT Rwanda Youth at the centre of inclusive growth

Friday, December 08, 2023
PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Africa

Move Afrika's economic investment in various sectors

Thursday, December 07, 2023
The 13th annual Africa COY (Company of the Year) competition, themed Breaking Barriers.

40 African students meet in Rwanda for entrepreneurship competition

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The New Times

Move Afrika Rwanda concert is big...but it’s more than just music

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Ignite Power co-founder Angela Homsi (6th from left) in a group photo with other winners of the 15th Zayed Sustainability Prize, and UAE leaders, in Dubai, on December 2, 2023. COURTESY
Energy

Rwandan firm wins $1m award for solar energy solutions

Monday, December 04, 2023
Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali and Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank during the signing of the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
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European Investment Bank, Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Brisky Group Ltd, Exodus Farm Ltd, Ibere rya Bigogwe, Ilba Products, Jay Multiservice Ltd, and Wildlife Conservation Travel were the standout winners, each receiving interest-free loans
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FEATURED: BK Foundation, Inkomoko award top six Urumuri Initiative projects

Monday, November 27, 2023
Rwandan fashion designer and entrepreneur Sonia Mugabo during an interview. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Fashion

Sonia Mugabo reflects on her fashion line growth, challenges, and proud moments

Monday, November 27, 2023
Participants are seen here during a boot camp session of the third edition of Hanga Pitchfest, a startup pitching competition, on November 13. The top 25 startups are set to pitch their innovative solutions before judges on November 24. COURTESY PHOTOS
Technology

Hanga Pitchfest 2023: 25 startups in boot camp set to showcase solutions

Friday, November 24, 2023
Innocent Ndayizeye, founder of Agri-Business Eden Ltd, is among the 25 selected entrepreneurs participating in the 7th Edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative. The 30-year-old Ndayizeye's venture focuses on agriculture and animal farming. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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Agri-business Eden, a contestant in the 7th edition of BK Urumuri Initiative

Tuesday, November 21, 2023