Rwanda
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:55:30 GMTRwandan Oncologists in New Drive to Fight Stigma, Myths About Cancer
[New Times] Local oncologists have launched a writing contest, where survivors and other people who have cancer-related stories can share their experience, in an initiative aimed at fighting stigma and myths about the disease in the country.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:55:30 GMTRwanda, Mozambique Security Chiefs Discuss Current Cabo Delgado Situation
[New Times] Rwandan defence and security chiefs alongside their Mozambican counterparts on Sunday agreed to establish joint security teams that will among others design new strategies to improve the stabilization and security sector reform process in...
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:55:30 GMTMugisha Takes 'Valuable Positives' From Amavubi Debut
[New Times] APR midfielder Bonheur Mugisha has said he is happy and took a lot of 'valuable positives' from his debut international for Rwanda during the friendly matches against Guinea last week.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:55:26 GMTRichard Karimba - Patriots Founding Member Laid to Rest
[New Times] Richard 'Richo' Karimba was laid to rest on Sunday, January 9.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:17:59 GMTMandatory Use of Smart Metres for Motorcycle Taxis From Today
[New Times] Effective Friday, January 7, the use of smart metres will be mandatory for all taxi-moto operators in Kigali.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:13:29 GMTU.S.$36 Million to Support Communities Around Rwanda's National Parks
[New Times] Rwanda is set to host the regional headquarters of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) following a presidential order signed by President Paul Kagame and issued in the national gazette.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:04:02 GMTAshraf Karekezi - the Rwandan Kid Carrying a Big Football Name
[New Times] In African football circles, the surname "Karekezi" is huge due to the exploits of former Amavubi and APR skipper Olivier Karekezi.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:47:10 GMTCovid - Eighteen Kigali Hospitality Outlets Sanctioned for Violating Guidelines
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced it penalized 18 hospitality establishments in Kigali for failure to adhere to Covid-19 preventive guidelines.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:03:57 GMTGuinea Beat Rwanda in Last Build-Up Match
[CAF] Guinea's Syli National picked a 2-0 win in their second international friendly match against hosts Rwanda in Kigali this afternoon.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:20:21 GMTFive Things That Boosted Rwanda's Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign
[New Times] The last two years have seen extreme efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic that has brought the world to a standstill.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:47:10 GMTNaby Keita On Target As Guinea Beat Rwanda in Final Warm-Up Match
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Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:19:01 GMTMental Health - Why One Local Bank Continues to Redesign Its Way of Work
[New Times] When in October 2020, Lina Higiro, the chief executive officer of NCBA Bank Rwanda, was confronted by a challenging situation whereby an employee acted out of character, it sparked something that ultimately changed how things are done at ...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:18:36 GMTFive Things That Aided Rwanda's Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign
[New Times] The past two years have been marked with extreme efforts in global health to combat the Covid-19 pandemic that has brought the world to a standstill.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:20:25 GMTThousands Left Stranded As Water Transport Gakenke, Muhanga Is Suspended
[New Times] Local officials have temporarily suspended movement between Muhanga and Gakenke districts following an accident that took place on Monday, January 3, involving two boats on River Nyabarongo
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:19:01 GMTBasketball - Rwandan Guard Gasana Signs for Bahraini Club
[New Times] Rwandan star shooting guard Kenneth Gasana has joined Al Bahrain, a Bahraini basketball club.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:19:01 GMTAmavubi Face Guinea in Second Friendly Match
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Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:19:01 GMTCrisis As Clubs Threaten to Quit Rwanda Premier League
[New Times] A number of clubs have threatened to withdraw from the ongoing 2021/22 Rwanda Premier League as they expressed their discontent on football governing body's (Ferwafa) decision to request clubs regroup in camps for the league to resume
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:18:56 GMTItangishaka and Mihigo - Rwanda's Emerging Football Families in Europe
[New Times] There have been a host of football families in Africa over the years with siblings playing the game to the highest level. Ghana boasts of Abedi Ayew Pele, Kwame Ayew and Sola Ayew who were siblings and dominated the Ghana national senior ...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:26:00 GMTCovid-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Outbound Rwandan Travelers
[New Times] Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has announced a mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for all travelers departing from Rwanda.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:25:55 GMTThousands Left Stranded As Maritime Transport Gakenke, Muhanga Is Suspended
[New Times] Local officials have temporarily suspended movement between Muhanga and Gakenke districts following an accident that took place on Monday, January 3, involving two boats on River Nyabarongo
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:21:12 GMTPoor Air Quality in Rubavu District Not Linked to Nyiragongo Eruption - Rema
[New Times] Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has allayed fears that the unhealthy air quality that is being experienced in Rubavu district is not linked to Nyiragongo volcanic activity as reported in Goma town of DR Congo.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:23:14 GMTWFP-Backed Challenge Boosts Food System in Rwanda and Beyond
[UN News] Supporting innovations in the food system in Rwanda is the goal of a UN-backed initiative launched in the capital, Kigali, on Wednesday.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:47:33 GMTThousands Stuck As Maritime Transport Between Gakenke-Muhanga Is Suspended
[New Times] Local officials have temporarily suspended movement between Muhanga and Gakenke districts following an accident that took place on Monday, January 3, involving two boats on River Nyabarongo
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:09 GMTTour Du Rwanda Preps Still On Despite Covid-19 Situation, Says Ferwacy Boss
[New Times] Local cycling governing body (Ferwacy) president, Abdallah Murenzi, has said that preparations for Tour du Rwanda 2022 are ongoing as planned despite the fresh challenges that the current Covid-19 situation is inflicting on sporting activ...
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:47:33 GMTBasketball - Patriots in Talks With IPRC-Kigali Star Nyamwasa
[New Times] Local giants Patriots basketball club are in advanced talks to sign IPRC Kigali shooting guard Bruno Nyamwasa ahead of the 2021/22 season.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:47:33 GMTNational Track and Field Champs Postponed
[New Times] The Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) has postponed the National Track and Field Championship to a yet-to-be-communicated date following the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:47:31 GMTBright Start to 2022 - Can Amavubi Continue the Early Good Show?
[New Times] The year 2021 was an uninspiring one for Rwandan football as the national team Amavubi won only two competitive games out of the lot and finished the year in 135th position in FIFA ranking.
Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:47:33 GMTWhat Is Behind Rwanda's Rapid Covid-19 Vaccination Drive?
[New Times] Global vaccination statistics indicate that Rwanda is among few African countries with the fastest trend of the Covid-19 vaccination drive.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:26:00 GMT60 Suspects Arrested Over Defilement in Fresh Crackdown
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has urged the public in general and local leaders, in particular, to join hands in fighting defilement and work together to ensure that perpetrators are brought to book.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:26:00 GMTHow Covid Disrupted Rwanda's Agric Ambitions
[New Times] The fourth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA4) which Rwanda launched in 2018 - and runs through 2024 - targets among other outcomes, improved productivity and inclusiveness of agricultural market systems, increased value...