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Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:39:57 GMT
Gatete Approved as Rwanda's Envoy to UN
[New Times] Claver Gatete has been approved by the upper chamber of parliament as the new Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:44:32 GMT
How Rwanda Plans to Build a Mass of Healthcare Workforce
[New Times] Besides achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage for all citizens, Rwanda has an ambitious target of becoming a medical tourism hub where people from various parts of the continent and the world can access advanced healthcare services and ...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:25:00 GMT
How Rwanda Can Plot for 2023 AFCON
[New Times] The glamorous 2021 AFCON came to an end on Sunday, February 6, 2022 with the Teranga Lions of Senegal defeating seven-time champions Egypt on penalties to lift Africa's most coveted football prize for the first time in their history.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:54:19 GMT
Circular Economy - Less Than 10% of e-Waste is Collected in Rwanda
[New Times] Despite the government's policy to promote a circular economy, there is a need for improved strategies in collecting electronic waste for recycling according to players in waste management.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 07:01:10 GMT
World Cup Qualifiers - Rwanda Face South Sudan in Opening Game
[New Times] Rwanda will face South Sudan in the two sides' first Group B game at the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers that will take place in Dakar, Senegal.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:51:32 GMT
Rwanda Innovation Fund Invests in Vehicle Subscription Platform
[New Times] The Rwanda Innovation Fund has announced its latest investment in Metro Africa Xpress Inc. ("MAX"), a vehicle subscription platform for low-to-zero emission vehicles in Africa.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:35:39 GMT
Ex-Energy Boss Robert Nyamvumba Gets Shorter Jail Sentence on Appeal
[New Times] The High Court has reduced by more than half, the jail term of Robert Nyamvumba, a former top official of the Ministry of Infrastructure who was implicated in a multi-billion franc corruption case in 2020.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:31:03 GMT
Zambia Police Service Delegation in Rwanda for Study Visit
[New Times] A delegation from Zambia Police Service (ZPS) led by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in Charge of Administration, Doris Nayame Chibombe arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a six-day working visit aimed at strengthening policing ...

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:18:23 GMT
Rwandan Players Abroad - Emeran Excels for Manchester United
[New Times] It was a fair weekend for Rwandan players abroad as the likes of Noam Emeran put up an excellent performance for Manchester United U-23 against West Ham in the premier league 2.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:01:30 GMT
National Budget Increase By 16% to Over Rwf4.4 Trillion
[New Times] The Government has proposed to increase total public spending by Rwf633.6 billion, from Rwf3,807 billion in the original budget presented mid-last year, to Rwf4,440.6 billion.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:42:11 GMT
Zimbabwe, Rwanda Exchange Knowledge on Tackling GBV
[New Times] Officials Rwanda and Zimbabwe on Monday, February 7, exchanged knowledge about different approaches applied to address the issue of Gender-Based Violence in their respective countries.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:41:25 GMT
Senate Approves Gatete as Rwanda's Envoy to UN
[New Times] Claver Gatete has been approved by the upper chamber of parliament as the new Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:40:41 GMT
Wanted Businessman Lloyd Granted Bail By Kenyan Court
[New Times] A court in Kenya on Monday, February 7, released on bond a Kenyan businessman whose real estate development firm defrauded Rwandan property buyers 10 years ago, The New Times has learnt.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:40:22 GMT
Businessman Nathan Loyd Ndungu Granted Sh1 Million Bond
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Businessman Nathan Loyd Ndungu who is wanted in Rwanda after being convicted over fraud has been granted a Sh1 million bond.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:38:14 GMT
New Gisenyi Hospital to Cost Over Rwf38 Billion
[New Times] Rubavu District authorities have decided to move the Gisenyi Hospital to a safer location after it was affected by tremors, which followed the eruption of Nyiragongo volcano in May last year.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 05:37:30 GMT
Parliament - PM Asks to Delay Appearance Over Biogas
[New Times] The Chamber of Deputies will Monday afternoon deliberate the Prime Minister's request to postpone the session in which the Minister of Infrastructure was to provide responses to issues identified in the biogas programme to its Plenary Sit...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:43:34 GMT
Ruhamiriza to Officiate at 2022 Women's World Cup Qualifiers
[New Times] Rwandan international basketball referee Jean Sauveur Ruhamiriza has been named among referees who will officiate at the forthcoming 2022 Women's World Cup qualification tournament which gets underway from February 10 to 14 in Belgrade, S...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:43:34 GMT
Tour Du Rwanda - the Biggest Sporting Event Putting Rwanda on the Global Map
[New Times] THE PRESTIGIOUS Tour du Rwanda, a cycling event established in 1988 in Rwanda has put the East African country on the world sports map.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:43:36 GMT
World Bank - DR Congo is Rwanda's Most Promising Trade Partner
[New Times] The neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo has great trade potential with Rwanda, with data from recent years showing growing trade and currently is Rwanda's biggest regional trading partner.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:43:31 GMT
Local Firm Begins Exporting Chicks to Various Countries
[New Times] Uzima Chicken Ltd - one of the biggest chick producing firms in the country - has started exporting day-old chicks to different African countries. Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) described this as a good de...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:43:29 GMT
Inside the Ellen Degeneres Gorilla Campus in Musanze
[New Times] It is about 10:50am on a Thursday when we arrive at the recently inaugurated Ellen DeGeneres facility in Musanze District.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:43:27 GMT
Rwandans in Kenya Mark 28th Heroes Day
[New Times] The Rwandan community in Kenya on Saturday, February 5 came together to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Heroes Day, during which they paid tribute to people who defended patriotic values and sacrificed for the wellbeing of Rwandans.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:49:51 GMT
Cycling - Uhiriwe Makes Team Qhubeka Squad for the Season
[New Times] Rwandan cyclist Renus Uhiriwe has been named in the squad for Team Qhubeka UCI Continental team in 2022.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:58:04 GMT
FIBA World Cup Qualifiers - U.S.-Based Power-Forward Mpoyo Jets in
[New Times] US-based Axel Mpoyo has joined the national team camp ahead of the forthcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers scheduled to take place from February 25-27, in Dakar, Senegal.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:52:00 GMT
Unity Club Recognises Winners in Ndi Umunyarwanda Contest
[New Times] Unity Club Intwararumuri on Friday, February 4 awarded the best art compositions that promote the message of unity and reconciliation in schools.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:47:27 GMT
Why Five FLN Convicts Are Calling for Suspended Jail Terms
[New Times] Five convicts of the FLN terror case are asking the Court of Appeal to either acquit them or suspend the jail terms handed to them by the High Court Chamber for International and Cross-Border Crimes (HCCICC) which handled their trial on f...

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:59:40 GMT
Basketball - APR Win Preseason Tournament
[New Times] APR men's basketball team were crowned champions of the preseason tournament after beating local rivals Patriots 59-58 in the final game on Friday night at Amahoro indoor stadium.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:32:51 GMT
Cancer Day - a Look At Most Prevalent Cancers in Rwanda, Treatments
[New Times] Every year on February 4, people across the world observe World Cancer Day, with view to create awareness about the disease and the prejudices associated with it.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:32:17 GMT
Basketball - Patriots, APR Clash in Preseason Final
[New Times] Local basketball giants Patriots and rivals APR square off in the men's final of the preseason tournament at Amahoro indoor stadium on Friday.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:11:03 GMT
Transporters Yet to See Benefits of the Re-Opening of Uganda, Rwanda Border
[Nile Post] By Rebeccah Ruzindana



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