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Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:21:29 GMT
Young Innovators Develop Virtual Exhibition Platform for Made-in-Rwanda Products
[New Times] Four young Rwandan innovators and entrepreneurs have developed an application dubbed "Apewo App" available on Play store and App store as an online exhibition platform where people can order for and buy different types of locally made pro...

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:20:31 GMT
Volleyball - Local Clubs May Be in for a Period of Difficulty as FIVB Sanctions Bite
[New Times] Local volleyball clubs may soon face a period of difficulty if the provisional sanctions imposed on Rwanda by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) remain.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:19:41 GMT
Agriculture Stakeholders Appeal for Incentives to Organic Farmers
[New Times] Researchers have called for incentives to support organic farmers and also help link them to buyers inside and outside the country.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:18:12 GMT
RAF Elections to Be Held on January 22
[New Times] The Rwanda Athletics Federations (RAF) will, on Sunday, January 23, hold general elections to vote for a new executive committee.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:17:29 GMT
Team Benediction in High Gear Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda 2022
[New Times] Rwandan side Benediction Ignite will be hoping to impress at the upcoming Tour du Rwanda 2022 after falling short in the last few editions.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:15:48 GMT
Marines Hosts Espoir As Both Sides Eye 6th Spot
[New Times] Espoir, ranked seventh, and Marines, in eighth place, face off on Tuesday as both sides target maximum points to climb into sixth. Kick off 3pm, at Umuganda Stadium.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:14:28 GMT
Inside Rwanda's Efforts to Capture Chinese Online Consumers
[New Times] Last week, James Kimonyo, the Ambassador of Rwanda to China, surprised many when he boarded a bike and delivered Rwandan coffee to a client who had ordered for it online.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:36:00 GMT
Govt Repossesses 1.3 Million Unclaimed Plots of Land
[New Times] A total of 1,315,890 plots of land from across the country have been temporarily registered to the Government, after their owners failed to meet the December 2021 deadline of registration of all plots of land in the country.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:35:02 GMT
Top 10 Initiatives That Could Change Rwanda's Start-Up Ecosystem in 2022
[New Times] The Rwandan startup ecosystem is looking exciting for 2022. With increased funding, a new generation of eager and talented innovators, increased access to mentorship and technology, there is little to hold this year back.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:32:53 GMT
It Will Take More Than Envoys' Trips to Solve Uganda-Rwanda Impasse
[New Times] On Monday morning, President Kagame received Ambassador Adonia Ayebare who was in Kigali to transmit a special message from President Museveni of Uganda.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:31:44 GMT
Who is Samuel Hagenimana, the 'Hustler' Trending on Social Media?
[New Times] A short video trended on different social media platforms showing a man pushing a wooden cart full of unidentified cargo, almost dangerously overtaking other motorised means of transport.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 08:09:32 GMT
Ambassador Ayebare in Kigali With Special Message
[Independent (Kampala)] Kigali, Rwanda -- Uganda's Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations Amb. Adonia Ayebare has made another trip to Kigali, as efforts to mend relations with Rwanda continued today.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:05:45 GMT
Basketball - Preseason Tournament to Start on January 28
[New Times] The 2022 edition of the preseason basketball tournament will kick off on January 28 and run through February 6, the Rwanda Basketball Federation (Ferwaba) has confirmed.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 07:04:54 GMT
Accident or Homicide? the Tragic Death of Elsie Akeza
[New Times] A tragic story dominated local social media networks this past weekend.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:42:10 GMT
Regional Activists Convene to Strengthen Rights to Sex and Reproductive Health
[New Times] Regional Civil Society Organisations have convened in Kigali for a two-day conference to discuss, share, and foster partnerships on access to safe abortion and sexual reproductive health.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:40:10 GMT
FLN Appeal Trial Postponed
[New Times] The appeal hearing of the FLN terror case has been postponed as the judges ruled that Paul Rusesabagina, one of the defendants was not summoned in the right way stipulated by the law.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:28:08 GMT
Burera Residents Tipped on Ways to Tackle Malnutrition
[New Times] The Public Health Students Association from the University of Rwanda (UR) has completed a campaign on fighting malnutrition in Burera District.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 06:27:28 GMT
Gender Course Begins at Rwanda Peace Academy
[New Times] A total of 29 military, police, correction service and civilian personnel are attending a gender in peace support operations course (PSO) at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) training facility.

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...



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