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Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:33:37 GMT
Tracking Social Media to Uncover Ivory Trafficking in Rwanda
[IPS] Rubavu, Northwestern Rwanda -- Every morning, Valerie Mukamazimpaka, a businesswoman selling various food products from Rubavu, a district in Northwestern Rwanda, wakes up early morning to cross "Petite Barrière," one of the busiest border cro...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:35:49 GMT
Rwanda Vs Mali - Five Players Who Can Decide the Game
[New Times] Amavubi U23 host Mali in the first leg of the second preliminary round of the 2023 U23 AFCON qualifier at Huye Stadium on Saturday, October 22.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:28:01 GMT
Rwanda Gears Up for 5G Network
[New Times] Rwanda is in preparation to adopt the 5th Generation mobile network to drive its digital economy as part of the newly released broadband policy over the next five years.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:21:27 GMT
Rwanda Bar Association Pushes for More Women Lawyers
[New Times] The Rwanda Bar Association (RBA) says it has stepped up efforts to increase the number of women lawyers practicing in the country. Currently, out of 1,500 registered lawyers, only 325 are women.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:34:46 GMT
Minister Ingabire Calls for Effective Measures to Bridge Internet Usage Gap
[New Times] Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, said that efficient measures are needed to address internet usage gap in Africa.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:32:15 GMT
Varsity Students Take Up Mental Health Awareness
[New Times] Clinical Psychology Students' Association of Rwanda (CPSAR) are embarking on a month-long mental health campaign that will embark on fighting stigma associated with mental health illness.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:36:06 GMT
Zimbabwean Teachers Set to Share Knowledge With Rwandan Educators, Students
[New Times] Over 154 Zimbabwean teachers, who arrived in Rwanda on October 19, are set to share knowledge and skills with Rwandan educators and students.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:19:34 GMT
Rwanda Earmarks Rwf500 Billion for Major Electrification Drive
[New Times] The Minister of Infrastructure, Erneste Nsanzimana, has disclosed that the Government will use Rwf500 billion to support its universal electrification efforts, with a main focus on districts with low energy access levels.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:33:32 GMT
80% Expropriation Arrears Cleared - Minister
[New Times] The Minister for Infrastructure Erneste Nsanzimana has said that the Government has paid most of the Rwf35.4 billion it owed to residents whose properties were affected by electricity projects countrywide, as MPs pushed for timely and fai...

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:29:13 GMT
New Centre to Help Lawyers Hone Their Digital Skills
[New Times] Certa Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at sharpening the knowledge and skills of Rwandan lawyers to match the ever-changing trends of technology.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:34:11 GMT
Rwanda Seeks to Offer Kidney, Liver Transplants in New Bill
[New Times] The Government of Rwanda is tabling a bill in the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon to establish legislation for transplant surgery services and teaching programmes for fellowship.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:32:39 GMT
Rwanda Ready for Kidney Transplants, Says Ngamije
[New Times] Rwanda has the required tools and medical personnel to perform kidney transplants, the Minister of Health, Daniel Ngamije, said on Wednesday, October 19, as the Chamber of Deputies approved the relevance of the draft law regulating the us...

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:39:44 GMT
Two Varsity Dons to Appear in Court Over Corruption
[New Times] Celestin Sebeza, and Francois Bagaragaza, who are accused of corruption will on Thursday, October 20, appear before Gicumbi Primary Court where they are expected to seek bail.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:33:08 GMT
Mixed Reactions Over Proposal for Teens' Access to Contraceptives
[New Times] A proposal to allow access to contraceptives for teens aged 15 years and above - which has since been struct down by Parliament - has attracted mixed reactions from different segments of society, including faith-based organisations and ri...

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:03:27 GMT
U.S. Relations With Rwanda
[State Department] U.S. - Rwanda Relations

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:26:32 GMT
Hospitals Undertake Clinical Drills on Ebola Preparedness
[New Times] Rwandan hospitals are carrying out clinical drills for the management and treatment of suspected Ebola cases and patients as part of the country's preparedness and response plan in case of an outbreak.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:19:04 GMT
RwandAir Maiden Direct Flight to Heathrow Set for November
[New Times] National carrier RwandAir says it will, effective November, 6, launch direct flights to London Heathrow, as the airline looks to cater for its growing demand.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 07:12:32 GMT
Over 500 Articles Added Onto Kinyarwanda Wikipedia
[New Times] Articles featuring Rwanda's education, health, religion, sports and entertainment topics have been added on Wikipedia through WikiVibrance.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:55:38 GMT
Teachers, Students Speak Out on Low TVET Enrolment
[New Times] Recent information from Rwanda TVET Board shows that the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrolment rate is at 31 per cent.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:39:36 GMT
Rwf10 Billion Needed to Revamp Stalled Wheat Factory
[New Times] The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced that it has deployed technicians to work with an investor who took over Nyamagabe wheat processing factory through auction, so as to work on machinery and be able to resume operations.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:43:26 GMT
New Digital System to Monitor Performance of Judicial Officers
[New Times] As part of efforts to further enhance delivery of justice, court officials will soon start to use a digital system dubbed, 'Judicial Management Performance System' (JMPS), designed to help monitor and improve performance.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:42:01 GMT
Public Reacts to Rejected Bill for 15-Year-Olds' Access to Contraceptives
[New Times] The rejection of the proposed bill to provide access to contraceptive services for children (girls) aged from 15 has spurred mixed reactions from the public, with many citing that accessing family planning methods and information is not a...

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:33:59 GMT
Parliament Rejects Bill on Contraceptives for 15-Year Olds
[New Times] The Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Monday rejected the relevance of the proposed bill that sought to provide for access to contraceptive services for children (girls) aged from 15.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:36:02 GMT
Scientists Banking on GM Crop Varieties to Lift Cassava Industry
[New Times] When Francois Hitimana invested Rwf12 million in cassava farming, he was expecting to harvest enough and make profits.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 06:38:41 GMT
Mobile, Internet Penetration on Agenda Ahead of Mobile World Congress
[New Times] Measures and policies needed to accelerate mobile penetration and internet coverage in Africa will be some of the key talking points during the Mobile World Congress 2022.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:35:34 GMT
Rwanda Security Forces Discover Weapons Stockpiles in Cabo Delgado
[New Times] Rwanda security forces involved in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in Cabo Delgado Province of northern Mozambique on Saturday, October 15, discovered stockpiles of weapons and ammunition hidden by the Islamic State-li...

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:36:14 GMT
Ministry of Health Underscores Early Detection to Stem Rising Breast Cancer Cases
[New Times] The Ministry of Health says it is facing a challenge of delayed breast cancer care for patients, leading to lower chances of survival but also higher costs of treatment.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:34:44 GMT
Kigali Declaration Outlines 'Actions to Achieve Gender Equality in Parliaments'
[New Times] The Kigali Declaration, related to gender equality and sensitive parliaments, has outlined five 'courageous' actions required to achieve that, which include gender-responsive laws and parity in political decision-making.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:35:52 GMT
Rwanda to Increase Rice Plantations By 5,000 Hectares
[New Times] Rwanda is set to increase the scale of land on which rice is grown by 5,000 hectares to intensify production.

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 08:30:51 GMT
Investing in Youth is the Right Thing to Do - PM Ngirente
[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that youth are the most valuable resource that Africa has and investing in them is the right thing the continent can do.



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