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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:21:11 GMT
Mad Rush to Fix Gaps Ahead of Return of Younger Schoolchildren
[New Times] As nursery and lower primary pupils prepare to resume physical learning, some schools have cited uncompleted new classrooms as one of the challenges to welcoming back learners in the midst of the pandemic.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:21:10 GMT
Medics Issue Caution As Covid-19 Cases Exceed 10,000 in Rwanda
[New Times] Medical workers have urged caution as the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Rwanda crossed the 10,000-mark, saying it is time to observe preventive measures more than ever before.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:21:09 GMT
Is Rwanda On Course to Acquire Covid-19 Vaccine By March?
[New Times] We are doing everything possible to make the vaccines available. We applied and what remains now is to expedite the process but hopefully, by March they should be here.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:21:02 GMT
Severe Weather Warning Issued
[New Times] Due to accumulated rainfall and expected rains in the next three days, contingency measures should be put in place to avoid likelihoods of negative impacts associated with increased rainfall, especially in disaster-prone areas, Rwanda Met...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:41:20 GMT
Rwandan Peacekeeper Killed in Car As Violence Escalates
[Nation] A Rwandan peacekeeper was killed and another injured in an attack on Wednesday morning by armed rebels on the outskirts of the city of Bangui in Central African Republic (CAR).

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:09:22 GMT
Farmers Seek Compensation for 'Fake' Watermelon Seeds
[New Times] When farmers in Bugesera District invested in watermelon growing along Lake Rweru in September last year, they were hoping to reap big.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:09:20 GMT
Food Suppliers Raise Concerns Over Shortages
[New Times] One week since the government banned inter-district and any other movements to and from the City of Kigali food sellers have raised concerns over the slump in supply.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:21:12 GMT
Five Key Rwandan Players to Look Out for At Rescheduled CHAN 2020
[New Times] The national football team, Amavubi, start the quest for Rwanda's first African Nations Championships (CHAN) silverware on Monday, January 18, when they take on regional arch-rivals Uganda at Stade de la Reunification in Douala.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:21:11 GMT
Desk Shields, Large Spaces - How Covid-19 May Affect the Future of Office Space
[New Times] The Covid-19 pandemic has led to extraordinary human challenges in different aspects of life, and the workplace has not been spared.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:21:08 GMT
Venutse Gatsinzi - the Meteoric Rise of APR Volleyball Skipper
[New Times] Volleyball is one of the country's leading sports disciplines, both in performance and nurturing home-grown talents.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:09:22 GMT
Beach Volleyball World Tour Set for June 2021
[New Times] The World Beach Volleyball Tour star 2 has been rescheduled to June this year.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:09:21 GMT
Covid-19 - All 2021 Heroes Cup Tournaments Cancelled
[New Times] The 2021 edition of Heroes Cup Tournaments have been cancelled due to the spike in Covid-19 infections, Times Sport has established.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:09:20 GMT
Rura Bans Unlicensed Electricians Effective March 1
[New Times] Electrical installation activities carried out in all premises, whether residential or commercial, must be done by practitioners with valid permits issued by the Rwanda Utility and Regulatory Authority (RURA) effective March 1, the regula...

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:09:17 GMT
Rwamagana Marathon Challenge 2021 Cancelled
[New Times] The 2021 edition of the annual Rwamagana Marathon Challenge has been cancelled, according to the Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF).

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:58:35 GMT
Government Recruits Over 10,000 New Teachers
[New Times] A total 10,864 teachers for both primary and secondary schools who were this week hired without degrees in education has been offered a one-year contract.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:53:54 GMT
Rwanda Suspends Unibrol Antibiotics Made in Kenya
[New Times] Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has temporarily banned the sale and use of Unibrol (Aminosidine Sulphate) USP 250 mg tablets, citing quality concerns.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:25:17 GMT
Government Unveils Opportunities in Health, Tvet for Diaspora Professionals
[New Times] Rwanda has introduced a project that seeks to engage her nationals living and working in Europe to contribute to the country's development.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:25:12 GMT
CHAN - Fight for National Pride, Munyangaju Urges Amavubi
[New Times] The Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju has told the national football team players bound for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) that Rwandans have a lot of expectations from them, and should work hard to lift the national fl...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:25:05 GMT
Tuyisenge Rallies Amavubi Ahead of CHAN 2020
[New Times] Group C

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:46:52 GMT
Government Recruits Over 17,000 New Teachers
[New Times] A total 10,864 new teachers for both primary and secondary schools who were hired this week have been offered a one-year contract. They all have no prior training in education although they are qualified in fields related to their respect...

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:46:48 GMT
Rib, Police Hunt for Rwamagana Defilement Suspect
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) and Police are looking for a man who allegedly defiled a 10-year-old girl on Monday, January 11, in Kigabiro Sector, Rwamagana District in the Eastern Province.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:45:51 GMT
Setback for Farmers As Rains Disrupt Construction of Pineapple Processing Plant
[New Times] Ndereyemungu: Our cooperative supplies between 30 tonnes and 50 tonnes per week during harvesting season to different parts of the country.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:03:47 GMT
Rwanda's Horticultural Exports Meet Demand in Dubai
[New Times] Consumers flocking one of the biggest Carrefour outlets at the Mall of Emirates in Dubai appreciated new fresh products including avocado and passion fruits from Rwanda on Sunday.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:01:03 GMT
Lessons From 2020 for Retailers
[New Times] The 2020 festive season was somewhat a muted one for the retail sector as consumers continue to reel under the pressures of Covid-19 pandemic and its resultant impacts.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:45:41 GMT
What Support Do Artisans Require to Grow Made-in-Rwanda Products?
[New Times] Crafts producers and artisans have joined the efforts to increase the Made-in-Rwanda products despite challenges limiting their production capacity.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:45:40 GMT
Rwandan Female Peacekeeper Talks Vip Protection Duties in Car, Life in Military
[New Times] When you first see Lt Scovia Gwizimpundu wearing her favourite jeans or high-waisted pants, you might easily take her for any stylish professional but a soldier.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:45:38 GMT
How Covid-19 Restrictions Have Fuelled Mental Health Challenges
[New Times] The CARAES Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital has raised concerns over its patients who continue to face transportation challenges since the government imposed a strict ban on inter-district movements and those to and from the City of Kigali...

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:50:59 GMT
Govt Repossess Over 1.4 Million Plots of Unregistered Land
[New Times] The Government has temporarily taken over the ownership of unregistered land until the owners come forward and have it registered.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:02:31 GMT
Meet Entrepreneur Producing Made-in-Rwanda Baby Wear
[New Times] Personal struggles and experiences can often be a great basis to set up a business as one has an understanding of the pain points in the market. This is how Nicola K Magera started out her business.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:45:42 GMT
How Far Can Rwanda Go At Rescheduled CHAN 2020?
[New Times] All eyes are already on the national football team, Amavubi, as they gear up for the much anticipated sixth edition of African Nations Championships (CHAN).



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