December 09
Rwanda: Max Verstappen to Serve FIA Community Service Punishment in Rwanda
Dutch driver Max Verstappen will later this week serve his FIA community service penalty in Kigali where the governing body's annual awards ceremony will be held on Friday,… Read more »
Rwanda: Hosting FIA General Assembly Is a Privilege for Rwanda--Minister Nyirishema
It is exactly a year since the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) announced that Kigali will host the 2024 FIA annual general assembly. Read more »
Rwanda: Ending GBV Requires Collective Action
Based Violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue that continues to plague communities, despite the efforts that have been put into fighting it in the country. Despite significant… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Waba Membership
Rwanda has become the 99th member of the Word Alliance Boxing Association (WABA). Read more »
December 08
Rwanda: 100 Women Acquire Advanced Skilled in Leadership Growth
Gate Consulting Group, a strategic leadership and business consulting firm in Rwanda, officially concluded its impactful nine-month "LiftHerUp" Professional Mentorship Program,… Read more »
December 09
Rwanda: Rwanda Fertilizer Company Recognises Outstanding Agro-Dealers, Farmers
Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), a subsidiary of OCP Africa has inaugurated the Agro-dealer Champion Program (ACP), a customer loyalty initiative designed to recognize and reward… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Scales Up Advanced Healthcare Training to Meet Growing Demand
The Ministry of Health is finalising the accreditation of new medical specialty training programs, aiming to enhance advanced healthcare capacity in Rwanda. Read more »
December 08
Rwanda: Gender Minister Urges Kigali Residents to Report GBV Cases
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolee Uwimana, urged residents of Kigali, who participated in the bi-monthly Kigali Car Free Day mass sports, on Sunday, December 8,… Read more »
Rwanda: Reluctant Superheroes and Street Musicians Battle of the Bands
It had been a while since I had been out to watch live music. You know, work, a toddler, and everything in between. So, I stepped out this weekend to see the Battle of the Bands.… Read more »
December 07
Rwanda: Former MP Fidele Mitsindo Passes On Aged 58
Former Member of Parliament Fidele Mitsindo has passed away at the age of 58, The New Times has learned. Read more »
December 06
Rwanda: Rwandan Researcher Receives UK's Diana Award
Olivier Uwishema, a Rwandan scientist, was named among the recipients of the 2024 Diana Award on December 5, in recognition for his contribution to public health education and… Read more »
Rwanda: Niyonkuru Warns Gisagara VC to Take APR Seriously
Gisagara Volleyball Club captain Gloire Niyonkuru has warned his teammates against complacency when they take on rivals APR VC in Friday's Volleyball league clash at Petit Stade… Read more »
December 05
Rwanda: Four Facts Foreigners Say Make Kigali One of Attractive Cities
Kigali is one of the most attractive cities in Africa because of its security, investment opportunities, cleanliness, and unbureaucratic processes for opening a business, and the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Construction Industry Valued At $1.3bn in 2024 - Report
Rwanda's construction industry has an estimated value of $1.3 billion in 2024 and it is expected to reach $1.4 billion in 2025, according to Afreximbank's Industry Outlook report. Read more »
Rwanda: Senate Approves New Chief Justice, Deputy
The Senate has approved of the nomination of Domitilla Mukantaganzwa for the President of the Supreme Court and her deputy Alphonse Hitiyaremye after vetting their qualifications. Read more »
December 06
Rwanda: Waba Supreme Champs in Kigali, a Major Boost for Rwanda's Boxing Profile
Rwanda is set to make history on Sunday, December 8, by hosting its first-ever professional WABA Supreme Boxing Championships. Read more »
Africa: Can Artificial Intelligence Revolutionise Customs in Africa?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise border management, streamline trade operations, enhance efficiency, and strengthen security when fully adopted by… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Rolls Out WHO-Approved Preventative HIV Drug
The prevalence of HIV among Rwandans aged 15-64 is 3 percent. Read more »
December 04
Rwanda: Niyonzima Nets Brace As Rayon Defeat Muhazi in Nervy Encounter
Two headers from midfielder Olivier Niyonzima did the trick for Rayon Sports who defeated a stubborn Muhazi United side 2-1 in a highly competitive Rwanda Premier League game at… Read more »
December 05
East Africa: Equity Group, Deg Launch German Desk to Boost East African Trade
Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have unveiled the German Desk, an… Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know As Ferwaba Gear Up for Polls
Members of Rwanda Basketball Federation (Ferwaba) will December 21 vote for the president who will be at the helm of the federation in the next four years, as well as other leaders… Read more »
Rwanda: How Creative Commons Licenses Can Transform Rwandan Storytelling
For much of history, access to information was a privilege reserved for a select few. Wikipedia disrupted this exclusivity, fostering a global community of contributors and… Read more »
Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda Marks 30 Years of Transformative Impact On Communities
World Vision Rwanda celebrated its 30th anniversary on December 3, marking three decades of dedicated service to the country's most vulnerable children and communities. Read more »
East Africa: Equity, Bpifrance Partner to Boost SME Trade Financing in East Africa
... Equity has signed a trade credit financing agreement with BpiFrance, the public investment bank of France, to strengthen support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across… Read more »
Rwanda: Sonarwa Pledges School Feeding Support, Environmental Conservation At Gs Rushubi
In an effort to bolster education and environmental conservation, SONARWA Life Assurance Company Ltd and SONARWA General Insurance Company Ltd, have pledged to sponsor school… Read more »