August 02

• Khizz Kicks Off Country Tour in Muhanga

  New Times

  R&B singer Khizz kicked off his country tour in Muhanga district on July 24, to promote his second album. The "Madamu" hitmaker took to the stage at Ahazaza Centre for the... Read more »

• Rwanda Pushes for Single EAC Tourist Visa

  New Times

  Rwandan delegates at a regional technical meeting in Kigali are pushing for the waiver of tourist fees under the single visa system that Kenya and Uganda have shared sentiments... Read more »

• Twelve Firms Bid to Provide Public Transport in the City

  New Times

  The city of kigali and the Utilities Regulatory Authority (Rura) have moved a step further towards streamlining city public transport by opening the tender bids for the four... Read more »

• Senators Endorse Lighter Sentence for Genocide Ideology

  New Times

  The crime of genocide ideology could earn convicts lighter jail terms and sentences, subject to the President's approval, after Senate endorsed a new draft law. Read more »

• Kigali Special Eonomic Zone Ready, Official Says

  New Times

  John Bosco Sendahangarwa, the head of Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda (SEZAR), who yesterday toured the area with journalists, said the zone is ripe for investment. Read more »

• Musanze Hailed for Performance

  New Times

  Musanze has been hailed for the efforts put in the implementation of performance contracts, better known as Imihigo, with officials saying the district is on track. Read more »

• Over 485,000 SIM Cards Disconnected

  New Times

  A total of 485,867 mobile subscribers were disconnected at the stroke of midnight, Wednesday, for failure to register their SIM cards in an exercise that kicked off in February... Read more »

• India - Rwandan Students Case Postponed to September 25

  New Times

  The trial of three Rwandan university students arrested in India, in January, for allegedly "using vulgar words" against an Indian lady, has been postponed after a police witness... Read more »

• Suspect in Keza Murder Surrenders to UK Police

  New Times

  The prime suspect in the killing of Linah Keza, a Rwandan stabbed to death in the wee hours of Wednesday, is now in police custody, British media reported yesterday. Read more »

• RNOC Official Commends Rwanda Cricket Association

  New Times

  Rwanda Olympic Committee vice president Elie Manirarora has praised the local cricket governing body, RCA for promoting the relatively new sport in Rwandan schools. Read more »

• FA, Bralirwa in New Deal Talks

  New Times

  RWANDA Football Federation [Ferwafa] has started negotiations with Bralirwa with view to renewing the latter's sponsorship of the National Football League whichresumes on September... Read more »

• Body Art - Self-Expression or Self-Mutilation?

  New Times

  Body art (tattoos and piercings) is said to be as old as civilisation, if not older. In 1991, a frozen body with numerous tattoos and pierced ear lobes was discovered at a mountain... Read more »

• Traditional Artistes in Fight Against HIV/Aids

  New Times

  The Rwandan cultural troupes have pledged to join the ongoing campaign to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS, especially among the youth. Read more »

• Parents Cautioned After Two Girls Drown in R. Akagera

  New Times

  Parents and guardians living near water bodies should monitor the movement of children to avoid cases of drowning. The call was made by the Mayor of Bugesera District, Louis... Read more »

• Rwandan Swimmers Begin Quest in Barcelona

  New Times

  Rwanda's duo of Alphonsine Agahozo and Patrick Rukundo will today start their hunt for silverware in the 15th edition of the Federation of International Swimming Associations... Read more »

• Why This Bad Blood Between Rwanda and the West? [opinion]

  New Times

  IN an e-mail, someone asked me a simple question: "Why this bad blood between Rwanda and the West? You must be doing something vicious that the whole of the West should be ganged... Read more »

• Ugandan Bank Eyes Rwanda Market

  New Times

  Crane bank, one of the largest locally-owned commercial banks in Uganda, has applied for a licence to operate in Rwanda, according to the National Bank of Rwanda. Read more »

• Rwanda's Delegation to EA Games Now 23 Teams

  New Times

  Four more teams were added to Rwanda's contingent that will travel to Lira, Northern Uganda for this year's East African post primary (FEASSA) games scheduled from August 20 to 30. Read more »

• Taekwondo to Organise Ambassadors' Cup

  New Times

  Rwanda Taekwondo Federation plans to organise a three-day tournament dubbed the 'Ambassador Cup' on September 12-14 at Amahoro Indoor Stadium. Read more »

• Ndahinduka Relishes Dream Move to APR

  New Times

  APR'S new striker Michel Ndahinduka believes he made the right choice to join the military side and is ready to help the club compete for honours in the upcoming season. Read more »

• Noise, Not Age Is the Leading Cause of Hearing Loss

  New Times

  We live in a noisy world and it seems to be getting worse every year. Unless you protect your ears, sooner than later it may be you having a difficult time hearing. Approximately... Read more »

• Prepare Adequately for the Rainy Season

  New Times

  After a prolonged spell of water shortage partly blamed on the dry season, the rainy season has set in. According to Rwanda Meteorology Agency, the onset of rainfall in August will... Read more »

• Rwanda, Canada Partner to Increase Forest Cover

  New Times

  The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Canadian government have partnered to plant model forests in six districts. Read more »

August 01

• Beans, Tomato Prices Soar in Eastern Province

  New Times

  Beans and tomato prices have skyrocketed in most districts in the Eastern Province. A kilogramme of beans, which cost Rwf400 at the beginning of last month is now at Rwf600 in all... Read more »

• Nyamasheke Rice Farmers Decry Shortage of Markets

  New Times

  RICE FARAMERS in Nyamasheke District, Western Province, have appealed to government to help them access reliable and accessible markets for their produce. Read more »