May 20

• Mitali Says National Development Is Linked to Robust Culture

  New Times

  SAFEGUARDING culture and investing in creative arts is critical to sustain development, the Minister for Sports and Culture, Protais Mitali has, said. Read more »

• Time to Conserve Our Cultural Sites

  New Times

  LAST Friday Rwanda joined the rest of the world to mark the International Museums Day, a day largely linked to the preservation of cultural heritage. Read more »

• World Information Society Day - ICT Brings a Bag of Pros and Cons

  New Times

  The information and telecommunication technology sector is believed to improve business transactions and communication in society, but Rwandans say the new technology tools have... Read more »

• SIM Card Registration Taken to Doorsteps

  New Times

  Telecom subscribers who have been reluctant to visit customer care centres to register their SIM cards are soon getting the service from the comfort of their homes and offices as... Read more »

• Maize Disease Leaves Rubavu Farmers Guessing

  New Times

  Farmers in Rubavu District say they are threatened by a new maize disease which has attacked their farms and dried up the corns before harvest period. Read more »

• Tax Body, Firms Sign Deal to Reduce Border Delays

  New Times

  The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and selected businesses, including importers, transporters and clearing agents, have signed a deal that seeks to reduce delays at border posts. Read more »

• More Women Utilising Banks - Report

  New Times

  Veneranda Niyitegeka, an uneducated woman in her 50's and a resident of Huye, was living an impoverished life for many years, making a living by tilling other people's gardens and... Read more »

• Diaspora Converge in London for Rwanda Day

  New Times

  Hundreds of Rwandans are today expected to participate in the fourth Rwanda Day event scheduled to take place in London, UK. President Paul Kagame is expected to grace the... Read more »

• Government, Swiss Firm Sign U.S$15 Million Energy Deal

  New Times

  The government has signed a $15 million (approximately Rwf9.7billion) energy agreement with a Swiss based company to develop hydro power plants in the Southern Province. Read more »

• Western Province Calls for Budget Increase

  New Times

  Western Province districts want respective budgets increased because they are prone to disasters more than other regions, mayors told Parliament. Read more »

• MPs Want Public Broadcaster Off Govt Budget

  New Times

  The yet to be legally instituted Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) must be productive and quickly wean off the central government budget, lawmakers said yesterday. Read more »

• Change With Stability and Continuity - a Political Homework. Part Xiii [column]

  New Times

  As pointed out in the previous article, the many readers of these series have raised legitimate concerns over the change homework facing our country, and to them time is of... Read more »

• Two Prominent Studios Closed Over Tax Arrears

  New Times

  Authorities of Nyarugenge Sector, have closed two of the country's top music production studios over failure to pay their taxes. Read more »

• Women Soccer League Enters Final Stretch

  New Times

  The Women national football league continues this weekend with five games being played across the country and run away leaders AS Kigali seeking a 16th straight win. Read more »

• As Kigali Aim for Revenge Against APR

  New Times

  AS Kigali head coach, Andrew Gasambungo wants revenge over the defending champions APR when the two teams meet on Saturday in the semi-final first leg of the Peace Cup against... Read more »

• EAX, Government Discuss Roadmap

  New Times

  THE EAST AFRICA EXCHANGE (EAX) will next month send key personnel in product development and stores management to work with the Government of Rwanda on a road map for how the... Read more »

• Ex-Teacher Counts Profits After Trading Classroom for Piggery

  New Times

  Florent Kayiranga was once a teacher. He also owned a shop and took on a role as a driver. Until he jumped ship and found his calling in pig breeding six years ago. Read more »

• Ten Teams to Compete in Gisembe Memorial Tourney

  New Times

  Organisers Espoir Basketball Club have confirmed that ten teams will compete in this year's Gisembe Memorial tournament, which is scheduled for the weekend of June 6-7. Read more »

• Young Grace, Queen Cha Call for 'faithfulness' in New Song

  New Times

  They are considered among the most promising upcoming female musicians with one taking the afrobeat scene by storm and the other venturing into the Hip-hop world mostly dominated... Read more »

• NCDs Clinic Opens in Kayonza District

  New Times

  The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Partners In Health (PIH) launched a clinic dedicated to Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) in Kabarondo Sector of Kayonza District,... Read more »

• Rwanda Not Singapore of Africa [analysis]

  New Times

  The Economist of March 25, 2012 dedicated a page on "Business in Rwanda - Africa's Singapore? A country with a bloody history seeks prosperity by becoming business-friendly" Read more »

• Friends of Jesus to Launch New Album Tomorrow

  New Times

  The Friends of Jesus choir, under Kigali English SDA church in Kibagabag, will launch their seventh album tomorrow at Kigali Serena Hotel. Read more »

• University Students Construct House for Genocide Survivor

  New Times

  Students from the School of Finance and Banking (SFB) in partnership with Miss SFB, contributed at the weekend in the construction of a house for a homeless Genocide survivor,... Read more »

• Empower People to Achieve Democracy, Says Kagame

  New Times

  President Paul Kagame has said that democracy can be achieved when people are empowered and developed for a better life. Read more »

• Nur Coach Nyirimana Eyes V-Ball League Title

  New Times

  National University of Rwanda head coach Fidele Nyirimana alias Fidjo believes his side can win the league title this season. Read more »