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Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:53:50 GMT
UN-Backed COVAX Mechanism Delivers Its 1 Billionth Covid-19 Vaccine Dose
[UN News] With a 1.1 million jab delivery in Rwanda this weekend, the World Health Organization's multilateral initiative to provide equal access to vaccines for all reached the one billion milestone.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:37:34 GMT
League Wrap Up - Kiyovu-APR Top Liner Ends in Draw
[New Times] SC Kiyovu were held to a goalless draw at home by APR on Sunday afternoon as both teams maintained their positions on the apex of the league table.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:30:02 GMT
Youssef Will Be Missed at Rayon, But Not His Discipline - Caretaker Lomami
[New Times] Rayon Sports caretaker Marcel Lomami admits the club will miss the services of attacking midfielder Youssef Rharb but insists he lacked discipline and that undermined the team's quest for a league title.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:58:01 GMT
Tennis - Rwandan Youngster Mugisha to Join Egyptian Academy
[New Times] Rwandan tennis player Emmy Mugisha has vowed to break into the world's top 500 players as he continues to prepare for his move to the Extreme Tennis Academy in Egypt.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:56:56 GMT
Mukura Host Police in Crunch Encounter
[New Times] Mukura Victory Sports will be looking to collect maximum points on Monday when they welcome Police to Huye Stadium in a match-day 12 clash.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:47:13 GMT
How Rwandan U.S.-Based Academic is Giving Hope to Vulnerable Children
[New Times] "I want to be a pilot," said one cheerful and sharp-minded Sonia (second name withheld) as she stroke through my box braids telling me stories, including how she was having a hard time learning French.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:39:50 GMT
How Group Therapy is Helping Young Rwandans Tackle Mental Health Issues
[New Times] Over 40 young Rwandans have been engaging in group therapy as a way to come together, share their experiences and work together to find solutions for their mental health problems.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:12:06 GMT
Minister Biruta Visits Rwandan Police Peacekeepers in CAR
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, on Saturday, January 15, visited and briefed Rwandan Police contingents operating in Bangui under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in t...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:18:50 GMT
Prosecution Takes Over Case of 8 Medics Pinned for Misusing Covid-19 Vaccines
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed it has submitted to the National Public Prosecution Authority the case of eight health workers, who were arrested over embezzling Covid-19 kits and misuse of vaccines.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:41:21 GMT
Rayon Part Ways With Masudi on 'Mutual Consent'
[New Times] Rayon Sports have announced that they have parted company with their head coach Djuma Masudi Irambona on mutual consent.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:41:18 GMT
Covid-19 - At Least 77% of Adolescents Are Fully Vaccinated in Rwanda
[New Times] The Minister of State in charge of Primary healthcare, Lt Col Dr. Tharcisse Mpunga has revealed that 77 per cent of adolescents in Rwanda have received Covid-19 vaccine.

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:41:17 GMT
Biruta Visits RDF Troops in CAR With Kagame's New Year Message
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Vincent Biruta, on Friday, January 14, visited Rwanda Defence Force troops in Central Africa Republic (CAR) and conveyed to them a New Year's message from President Paul Ka...

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:41:13 GMT
National Track and Field Champs Pushed to February
[New Times] The Rwanda Athletics Federations (RAF) has rescheduled this year's National Track and Field Championships to February 19.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:00:42 GMT
Local Youtuber Narrates His Escape to Uganda, Return
[New Times] It is a few minutes past noon, on a hot Thursday in Gicumbi district, Byumba sector in the remote Nyamabuye village.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:56:38 GMT
Covid-19 - Restrictions On Concerts Relaxed
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has approved the resumption of concerts among other new guidelines following recent cabinet resolutions, according to a statement issued on Thursday January 13.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:44:28 GMT
Rwandan Firms Look to Diversify Into New Overseas Markets
[New Times] A delegation of 56 Rwandan business leaders visited the Central African Republic (CAR) last April and soon after formed a company, the Investissement Futur de l'Afrique (IFA) Ltd, as they looked to tap into opportunities there.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:44:28 GMT
African Startups Raise $5 Billion As Global Investors Show Confidence in Continent
[New Times] Investments in African firms across different sectors doubled in 2021 as global investors sought to tap into the growing opportunities on the continent.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:41:59 GMT
China to Donate 4 Million Doses of Covid-19 Vaccines to Rwanda
[New Times] China will donate at least four million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to Rwanda this year, according to information from the Chinese Embassy.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:26 GMT
Experts Call for Awareness On Safe Disposal of Face Masks
[New Times] Face masks are essential for controlling the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and they have become an everyday accessory.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:44:28 GMT
Basketball - Reg Begin Preps for Bal 2022
[New Times] Rwanda Energy Group (REG) basketball, Rwanda's representatives in the second edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), have started preparations for the tournament that gets underway in March.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:44:28 GMT
Ferwahand Elections to Be Held On March 5
[New Times] The Rwanda Handball Federation (Ferwahand) will hold their general assembly on March 5, with elections for a new executive committee topping the day's agenda.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:44:22 GMT
Four Dangerous Attacking Duos in 2021/22 Rwanda Premier League
[New Times] With the title race for the 2021/22 Rwanda Premier League looking wide open, some clubs are thriving in the topflight league after investing millions of Rwandan francs in building their attacking departments.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:56:13 GMT
Bitter Christmas in Niger for the International Justice Stateless
[JusticeInfo.net] Arusha -- Even in their worst nightmares, the eight Rwandans never imagined being in a worse dead-end than the one they were living in Arusha. Although they were acquitted or released years ago from the International Criminal Tribun...

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:51:00 GMT
Burundi and Rwanda On a Reconciliation Path
[ISS] As insecurity in the Great Lakes deepens, the commitment of both countries' leaders to normalise relations is a positive step.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:28 GMT
Andre Cassa Mbungo - the Rwandan Coach Taking Kenyan League By Storm
[New Times] Rwandan gaffer Andre Cassa Mbungo seems to have finally arrived. The experienced trainer is currently carving a niche for himself at Kenyan side Bandari FC and he is on the front-line in their quest to lift the long elusive league title.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:28 GMT
Ur Students in Campaign to Fight Stunting in Burera
[New Times] Students from the University of Rwanda (UR)'s School of Public Health have started a three-day campaign in Burera District in a bid to increase community's awareness about the benefits of healthy nutrition.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:27 GMT
Govt to Use E-System to Ease Funding for School Feeding
[New Times] Through the use of the School Data Management System (SDMS), schools will be able to easily access the funds allocated to them by the government for the school feeding programme, the ministry of education has said.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:27 GMT
Basketball Wcup Qualifiers - Rwanda Lines-Up Friendly Game Against Egypt
[New Times] The national basketball team will play a build-up game against Egypt as part of its preparations for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:27 GMT
Basketball - Coach Owuor Replaces Mills At Kenya National Team
[New Times] The Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) has replaced Australian coach Liz Mills with former head coach Cliff Owuor.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:28 GMT
Rayon to Face Musanze, APR Take On Kiyovu As League Returns
[New Times] A new schedule has been released as the Rwanda Premier League returns this weekend after almost three weeks of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.



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