June 04, 2023
Rwanda: Tributes Pour in for Deceased Genocide Hero Gisimba
Rwandans are continuing to pay tribute to Damas Gisimba Mutezintare, a hero who saved over 400 people in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who died on Sunday, June 4, aged 62. Read more »
Rwanda: Ferwafa Pledges to Promote Amputee Football in Rwanda
Rwanda's Football governing body (Ferwafa) has promised to throw their weight behind amputee football in the country for the next four years. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 70 Patients Stuck at Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Dozens of patients are facing prolonged stays at Ndera Neuropsychiatric Teaching Hospital, as they are unable to leave due to the lack of host families willing to accommodate them. Read more »
Rwanda: Damas Gisimba - Genocide Hero Dies at 61
Damas Gisimba Mutezintare, a hero who saved over 400 people in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi has passed on at the age of 61, The New Times has learned. Read more »
East Africa: ICGLR Summit Tasks DR Congo to Speed Up Disarmament of Armed Groups
Regional leaders have asked DR Congo to accelerate the process of disarming all armed groups in the eastern part of the country as part of the essential condition for the… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Rwanda: Former Higher Education Council Boss Joins Mount Kigali University as Chairman of University Council
Mount Kigali University has tapped Dr Innocent Sebasaza Mugisha, the former Executive Director of Higher Education Council, as chairman of its Council. Read more »
Rwanda: Digitisation - 400 More Services to Be Accessed Via Irembo
Rwanda plans to have over 400 more services digitised on Irembo - an online portal that serves as a gateway to different government services - by June 2024, with a view to ensuring… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Enters Camp Ahead of Afro-Can Qualifiers
The national basketball team on Sunday evening reported to a residential camp in preparations for the forthcoming qualifiers of the FIBA Afro-CAN tournament due in Dar es Salaam,… Read more »
June 04, 2023
Rwanda: Poll - Rwandans Prefer Marriage Partners With Higher Income
A recent poll conducted by the African Peace and Prosperity Institute (APPI), a private think tank based in Kigali, indicates that Rwandans display a relatively strong interest in… Read more »
Rwanda: Gaerg Members Tipped On Business Skills, Trauma Therapy
Mercer University, in partnership with the Genocide Survivors' Graduates Association (GAERG), successfully concluded a comprehensive professional training program in business… Read more »
Rwanda: More Witnesses Pin Genocide Suspect Hategekimana On Ntyazo Massacres
In the ongoing trial at the Cour d'Assises de Paris, witnesses have testified to the prime role played by genocide suspect Philippe Hategekimana, also known as 'Biguma,' in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Haringingo Considering Rayon Exit After Peace Cup Glory
Rayon Sports head coach Francis Haringingo could be on his way out of the Rwandan Premier League after half a decade in the dugout. Read more »
June 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Mwamikazi Wins 2023 CAC MTB African Champs
Rider Djazilla Mwamikazi on Saturday, June 3, struck gold in the 2023 CAC MTB African Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Kayishema Hearing Adjourned, Additional Charges Likely
A South African court on Friday, June 2, adjourned the hearing in the trial of Fulgence Kayishema, one of the most sought-after suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Rwanda: Majok Set to Sign for Patriots
Rwandan basketball powerhouse Patriots are closer to completing the signing of South Sudanese-Lebanese star center Ater Majok, Times Sport has established. Read more »
East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Leaders Emphasize Regional Force's Achievements, Buy More Time
The question now is; will the Congolese government once and for all stop its design that, analysts say, would turn eastern DR Congo into a powder keg? Read more »
Rwanda: BDF Introduces Enhanced Partial Credit Guarantee Product
The Business Development Fund (BDF) has launched its new and improved "Partial Credit Guarantee" product, which aims to enhance access to finance for Micro, Small, and Medium… Read more »
May 31, 2023
East Africa: Dealing With Climate Crisis - a Call for the Region to Build a Resilient Region Through Cooperation
In the wee hours of May 2, Jacqueline, a mother of 3 and resident of Karongi, woke up to her house collapsing all around her due to torrential rains and landslides sweeping through… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Rwanda: Period Poverty - Activists on Improving Access to Menstrual Hygiene Services and Products
Menstruation is a natural and healthy process, and it has been found that period poverty is still a concern affecting a large number of girls and women in Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Mr Eazi to Go Bullish On Tech Investment As He Visits Estonia, Tech Capital of Europe
The Afropop Star and Entrepreneur Meets with Estonia's Former President, Tech Execs Read more »
Rwanda: How Much Does Govt Spend on Renting Public Offices?
Government is taking proactive steps to address the issue of exorbitant office rental costs for public entities, which amount to approximately Rwf12 billion annually. Read more »
Rwanda: Mahama Refugee Camp Gets Second Health Center Worth Rwf350 Million
The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a second health center in Mahama Refugee Camp. According to authorities, the facility Rwf350 million worth facility will be delivering… Read more »
Rwanda: Musanze Set to Explore Potential Gold Deposits
Authorities are in the process of sourcing for a company that would start carrying out mineral exploration for possible gold deposits in Musanze District by July, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: Laptop for Teachers Not a Luxury but a Necessity
The government, through Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has announced plans to reinforce the exercise of distributing laptops to teachers with officials saying that the target… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Rwanda: TIME100 Summit Coming to Rwanda
In a groundbreaking move that highlights the growing significance of Africa on the global stage, TIME magazine has announced that the 'TIME100 Summit and Impact Awards Africa' will… Read more »