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Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:52:51 GMT
Govt to Roll Out Immunisation Campaign Targeting Children
[New Times] The Ministry of Health, through Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), plans to carry out an extensive catch-up immunisation campaign targeting children who have missed out on basic childhood vaccinations during lockdown.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:38:00 GMT
Why Rwanda Has to Turn to Private Sector for Infrastructure Investment
[New Times] Rwanda needs to significantly mobilise private sector investments in infrastructure to meet development goals in the mid- and long-term, a World Bank report has noted.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 10:45:43 GMT
AS Kigali Confirm Signing of Midfielder Mugheni
[New Times] AS Kigali have confirmed the signing of former Rayon Sports midfielder Fabrice Mugheni on a two-year deal after spending last season with Kenyan side AFC Leopards.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:35 GMT
Kagame Makes Case for Education of the Girl Child
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday called on global educationists to advocate and act to ensure girls have access to the digital resources and the skills they need.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 05:22:03 GMT
Rwanda Records Steep Drop in Malaria Cases
[New Times] A combination of more use of mosquito treated nets and indoor residual spraying preventive interventions has seen Rwanda slash malaria cases by 71 per cent between 2016 and 2021.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:49 GMT
Rwandan Envoy Kacyira Presents Credentials in Benin
[New Times] The President Benin, Patrice Guillaume Talon on Thursday received credentials from Dr Aisa Kirabo Kacyira as Rwanda's ambassador to the West African country.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:46 GMT
Tokyo 2020 Games - Are Rwandan Athletes Ready?
[New Times] Rwanda is represented by two marathoners Marthe Yankurije (L) and John Hakizimana. They are seen here training in Hachimantai City last week. / Courtesy.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:45 GMT
Ruling for Rusesabagina and Co. Set for August 20
[New Times] The High Court Chamber for International and Cross Border Crimes has announced it will deliver its verdicts in the case involving Paul Rusesabagina and 20 co-accused on August 20, 2021.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:43 GMT
Aimable Nshuti - a 9-Year-Old With Nine Gold Medals
[New Times] Aimable Nshuti Nayigiziki is one of the most promising karate talents in the country, having already struck nine gold medals at the age of nine.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:40 GMT
FRVB Plans to Launch Beach Volleyball League
[New Times] The Rwanda volleyball federation (FRVB) has said it plans to start a beach volleyball structure for the first time, starting with the youth level in secondary schools.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:38 GMT
Assoumani Rallies Young Rwandans Abroad to Play for Amavubi
[New Times] Joeffrey Rene Assoumani, a 19-year-old Rwandan footballer based in Danmark, has called up fellow young talents to come and play for the national team Amavubi.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:33 GMT
We Are Proud to Work With You in Peacekeeping, U.S. to Rwanda
[New Times] Rwanda has been commended to be among the world's largest and capable peacekeepers ahead of the UN Peacekeeping meeting slated for December 2021.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:30 GMT
TVET Schools to Offer Agro-Vet and Nursing Course
[New Times] The government is set to introduce agronomy, veterinary and nursing courses in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as part of the plans to bridge the skills gap.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:27 GMT
Govt to Incentivise TVET to Increase Students' Uptake
[New Times] The Government has announced plans to streamline policies and introducing incentives to aid its elaborate plan to increase the uptake of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:27:24 GMT
Goalie Kwizera Retires at Age 27
[New Times] Olivier Kwizera, a goalkeeper for the national team and local side Rayon Sports, has called time on his football career just aged 27.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:18:23 GMT
Female Artists, Designers Showcase Works on the Environment
[East African] A recent exhibition featuring 16 Rwandan female artists was held at Kigali's Rwanda Art Museum under the theme of reflecting on the environment.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:26:24 GMT
United States and Rwanda Host Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting
[State Department] The United States and the Government of Rwanda virtually hosted on July 21-22 members of the UN General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping (known as the C-34) for a preparatory meeting focused on capacity-building partnersh...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:31:03 GMT
Rwanda Spying Report 'Wrong, Absurd' - Govt
[Monitor] The government has described as "absurd and regrettable" global reports that Rwanda eavesdropped on the telephone communications of top Ugandan security and political officials.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:44:14 GMT
Itorero Programme to Go Virtual
[New Times] This year's national civic education training programme, Itorero, will be held virtually owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 10:12:27 GMT
We Want to Restore Rwanda's Lost Volleyball Glory, Bagirishya Says
[New Times] Rwanda Volleyball Federation (FRVB) has put in place plans to raise the game of volleyball to international standards in a bid to attract more investors and young people.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:26:43 GMT
Police Arrest Five Over Alleged Motorcycle Theft
[New Times] Rwanda National Police (RNP) have arrested five people said to be belonging to the same racket suspected to be behind a series of violent motorcycle thefts in the City of Kigali.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:25:04 GMT
RBC Banks on Military and Police for Steady Supply of Blood
[New Times] Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has turned to the police and the military to sustain its blood collection efforts.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:22:42 GMT
Tennis - Hakizumwami Joins ITF Centre in Morocco
[New Times] Rwandan youngster Junior Hakizumwami has departed for Morocco where he is expected to start his scholarship programme at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) High-Performance Training Centre.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:22:06 GMT
Top Five Rwandan Players Who Flopped at Foreign Clubs
[New Times] A few weeks ago, Lague Byringiro's Euros 130 000 move to Swiss second tier club Neuchatel Xamax seemed a 'done deal', but the APR FC striker surprised many when he confessed his regret at failing professional trials at the club.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:43:55 GMT
PM Ngirente Urges Francophone Mayors to Promote Inclusiveness
[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Wednesday said that the ongoing 41st AIMF summit in Kigali serves as a new opportunity for exchanges on strategic cooperation between the municipality and civil society organizations to address the chall...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:42:24 GMT
Kigali Receives Multi-Billion Funding Boost for Flood Control
[New Times] Parliament has approved ?6 million (Over Rwf7 billion) financing from Nordic Development Fund (NDF) to control floods and construct drainages in Kigali City.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:24:38 GMT
All You Need to Know About New Kigali-Paris Deal
[New Times] The Mayor of the City of Kigali, Pudence Rubingisa and the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, on Tuesday signed a five-year cooperation agreement in the fields of new technologies, innovation and culture.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:47:12 GMT
Farmers Seek Rwf10 Billion to Rehabilitate Irrigation Facilities
[New Times] Farmers are appealing for sustainable funding to rehabilitate irrigation infrastructure that was destroyed by floods in different years.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:37:37 GMT
Super League Will Be Beneficial for African Football, Says Nizeyimana
[New Times] Football governing body (Ferwafa) president, Olivier Nizeyimana, has said that the approved African Super League will be beneficial to not participating clubs but to the development of African football at large.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:34:53 GMT
Rwanda Steps Up Preps Ahead of Davis Cup Tournament
[New Times] A team of four Tennis players has started training sessions as they gear up for next month's Davis Cup Africa Group III tourney slated from August 11-14 in Cairo, Egypt.



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