Rwanda
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:23:21 GMTUnidentified Soldier Shot Dead After Crossing DR Congo-Rwanda Border
[New Times] An unidentified soldier crossed into Rwanda from DR Congo in the wee hours of Saturday, shooting at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) guard towers in Rubavu District.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:02:08 GMTRwanda's Commitment to Ending Cervical Cancer 'Remains Firm'
[New Times] The Rwandan High Commission in the United Kingdom has reiterated the country's commitment to eliminate cervical cancer.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:30:47 GMTOver 20 Students Graduate From Bank of Kigali Academy
[New Times] The first cohort of Bank of Kigali's entry level training programme graduated on Thursday, November 17 after completing a three-month intensive training in banking.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:19:59 GMTReformed School Hours Will Improve Child Welfare - Experts
[New Times] Experts in early childhood development have commended the new changes in schooling hours, saying they will improve the welfare of children.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:36:00 GMTOver 30,000 Illegal Fishing Nets Confiscated - Report
[New Times] Over 30,000 illegal fishing nets and about 3,000 boats have been confiscated in Lake Kivu over the past three years in the districts of Rubavu, Rutsiro, Karongi, Nyamasheke and Rusizi, The New Times has learnt.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:35:00 GMTRwanda's Crane Population Doubles in Five Years
[New Times] Grey Crowned Crane population in Rwanda has more than doubled in Rwanda, according to a report presented during biodiversity day at the 27th UN climate change conference in Egypt.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:58:18 GMTMan Linked to Death of Former Rwanda Volleyball Star Arrested
[New Times] The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed it arrested Emmanuel Nsabimana, the man suspected of injuring and therefore causing the death of a former Volleyball player, Faisal Safari.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:50:41 GMTKigali Receives 'Wetland City Accreditation Award'
[New Times] The City of Kigali has received the Wetland City Accreditation Award.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:46:25 GMTRwanda-Uganda Trade on the Rise, New Figures Show
[New Times] Rwanda and Uganda are seeing a significant surge in trade nine months after the two neighbours moved to assuage tensions, it has emerged.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:45:38 GMTFIFA - Unopposed Infantino Set for Re-Election in Rwanda
[New Times] Gianni Infantino will stand for a third-term unchallenged during next FIFA elections due in Rwanda next year, the world football governing body announced Thursday.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:45:09 GMTOlympic Committee Officials Plead Not Guilty to Abuse of Office
[New Times] Two senior officials of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) appeared before Kicukiro primary court to answer to charges of forgery, nepotism and favouritism.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:44:30 GMTUN Contracts Israeli Firm to Boost Rwanda's Biogas
[New Times] An Israeli firm, HomeBiogas, will soon start supplying biogas systems to farmers in Eastern Province that will be used to turn farm waste into renewable energy.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:37:27 GMTM23 Claims Capture of FDLR Strongholds
[New Times] The M23 rebel group claims it has captured the towns of Kibumba, Ruhunda, Buhumba, Kabuhanga, Tongo, Mulimbi in eastern DR Congo.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:13:16 GMTCity of Kigali Sounds Warning as Floods Kill Three People
[New Times] The City of Kigali has urged people to relocate from high-risk zones and not drive during heavy rains after floods killed three people including one motorcycle rider on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:11:17 GMTRwanda Among Countries to Pilot Single Air Space Market
[New Times] Rwanda has been chosen among 17 countries that are set to participate in an implementation pilot project of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:04:11 GMTCity of Kigali Sounds Warning as Floods Kill Motorcyclist
[New Times] The City of Kigali has urged people to relocate from high-risk zones and not drive during heavy rains after floods killed three people including one motorcycle rider on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:02:59 GMTWe Are in a Build-Up Towards Afcon Qualifiers, Says Amavubi Coach
[New Times] Rwanda's national football team, Amavubi, head coach, Carlos Alos Ferrer, has said that the squad is in a build-up process for the preparations of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:01:54 GMTRwanda Ready for World Cup Qualifier Despite Poor Showing in Tanzania, Says Suji
[New Times] Men's national cricket team head coach Martin Suji is confident Rwanda will impress at the 2022 ICC Men T20 World Cup Group A Africa Qualifier slated for November 17-26 in Kigali despite poor performance during their recent friendly serie...
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:45:17 GMTLawmaker Wants 'Bride Price' Scrapped
[New Times] Bride price as a requirement for marriage, should be scrapped in order to prevent problems facing Rwandan families, according to Leonard Ndagijimana, a member of parliament.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:24:02 GMTClimate Action - Rwanda Is a Laboratory of Innovative Ideas
[Africa Renewal] Like many other countries, Rwanda continues to experience effects of climate change, including landslides and droughts. The government and citizens, with the support of the UN, have taken several climate actions to tackle the challen...
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:27:29 GMTIllovo Sugar Rwanda Launches Factory, 1kg Packaging
[New Times] Illovo sugar Rwanda a subsidiary of Illovo sugar Africa opened its packaging facility in Rwanda and launched its 1kg pre-packed branded brown sugar.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:13:59 GMT85% of Abused Women Are Married to Alcoholics - Bayisenge
[New Times] Drunkardness amongst men is responsible for 85 per cent of all gender-based violence against women, Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion said.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:48:57 GMT85% of Abused Women Are Married to Alcoholic Men - Minister Bayisenge
[New Times] Alcoholism amongst men is responsible for 85 per cent of all gender-based violence against women, Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion said.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:46:10 GMTOver 70 Rwandans Vie for EALA
[New Times] The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has published a provisional list of 77 prospective candidates who wish to represent Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) - the Parliament of the East African Community (EAC).
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:37:40 GMTGashumba Presents Credentials to Iceland President
[New Times] Rwandan ambassador to Iceland Dr Diane Gashumba Tuesday presented her Letters of Credence to President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson of Iceland.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:29:54 GMTSouth Africa's Benjamin Dube to Perform at Hillsong Concert in Kigali
[New Times] Renowned South African gospel singer Bishop Benjamin Dube is expected to join Hillsong London, in a concert dubbed "Hillsong London Live in Kigali" slated for November 25, 2022, at BK Arena.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:16:32 GMTChia Seed Headache As Pressure Mounts on Investors
[New Times] Inside Akens and Kernels Ltd warehouse in Kigali's Special Economic Zone, in Gasabo District, one can see sack piles of chia seeds belonging to thousands of farmers, who supplied them to the firm months ago, but have not yet been paid.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:03:42 GMTGovernment to Assist Varsity Students Turn Research Ideas Into Solutions
[New Times] University of Rwanda (UR) is partnering with other institutions to come up with an initiative for assisting final-year students turn their research ideas into innovative solutions.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMTTaekwondo - Ambassador's Cup Set for November 20
[New Times] This year's edition of the Ambassador's Taekwondo tournament will take place on Sunday, November 20, in Kigali, the Rwanda Taekwondo Federation (RTF) has confirmed.
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:55:57 GMTRwanda Swimming Team in Dar es Salaam for Zonal Championships
[New Times] Members of the national swimming team on Monday, November 15, left for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, ahead of the forthcoming CANA Zone 3 East African Swimming Championship slated for November 17-20.