July 04, 2022
Rwanda: Expansion Works for Rubavu Town Underway
Rehabilitation works for Rubavu District are in motion to accelerate its urbanisation and development. Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali in Trials for Solar Public Lighting
The City of Kigali has embarked on trials to power public lights with solar energy, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
East Africa: Kagame Says War Not a Solution to DR Congo Crisis
DR Congo's problems are inherently political and can only be addressed through a political process, President Kagame has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Fiba World Cup Qualifiers - Rwanda Bow Out
The national basketball team is out of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers after finishing at the bottom of Group B. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Receive Houses as 100 Days of Remembrance End
Eight houses were officially handed over to eight families of Genocide survivors in Mageragere Sector, Nyarugenge District during the closing of 100 days of the 28th remembrance of… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda on Track to Meet Its Debt Obligations, Says Finance Minister
Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, has said that Rwanda is on track with meeting its debt obligations to creditors. Read more »
Rwanda: Women MPs Forum Marks Silver Jubilee With Calls for Bold Push Toward Gender Equality
Rwanda has made significant progress toward gender equality but there are lingering challenges that need to be confronted, Rose Rwabuhihi, the Chief Gender Monitor has said. Read more »
July 04, 2022
Rwanda: Rwf22bn Model Villages Unveiled as Rwanda Marks Liberation Day
As part of the celebrations to mark the 28th Liberation Day, Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) will on Monday unveil four Integrated Model Villages in three districts. Read more »
Rwanda: Defender Runanira Amza Joins Kiyovu Sports
Central defender Runanira Amza has signed for Kiyovu Sports on a free transfer from Espoir FC. Read more »
Rwanda: Cycling - Manizabayo Wins 2022 National Championship
Eric Manizabayo, who rides for Benediction Ignite, on Sunday won the 2022 National Road cycling championship in the men's elite category. Read more »
Rwanda: Golfers Get Awards at Crystal Inter Club Golf Gala
The captain of Kigali Golf Club, Andrew Kulayigye says the 2022 Crystal Liberation Inter Club Golf Challenge tournament is one of the competitions that will boost the sport in… Read more »
Rwanda: Liberation Day - the Capture of Mont Kigali and Fall of the Capital
Twenty-eight years ago today, the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) took Mont Kigali, the last major bastion of the genocidal forces in the City of Kigali, effectively liberating the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda is Ready for Africa Handball Tourney, Twahirwa Says
Rwanda Handball Federation (Ferwahand), president Alfred Twahirwa has said that Rwanda is doing everything possible to organise a successful Africa youth handball Championship. Read more »
Rwanda: Liberation Day - Youth Reflect on Their Role in Nation-Building
The youth were at the heart of the 1990-94 Liberation Struggle. On the occasion of the country's 28th Liberation Day, The New Times spoke to different youths about the lessons… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda Drawn in Group A as Davis Cup Qualifiers Kick Off
The Davis Cup by Rakuten Africa Group IV draw that was held on Sunday at Onomo Hotel saw hosts Rwanda and neighbors Uganda pooled in the same group ahead of the qualifying… Read more »
July 03, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Rutunga's Trial Set for July 5
The High Court Chamber for International Crimes (HCCIC), Nyanza District, will on Tuesday, July 5, start the substantial trial hearing for the case of Venant Rutunga, who is… Read more »
July 01, 2022
Rwanda: FIBA World Cup Qualifiers - Rwanda's Winless Run Continues After Loss to South Sudan
The national basketball team's winless run at the FIBA World Cup qualifiers has continued after a 63-73 loss to South Sudan on Friday, July 1. Read more »
Rwanda: Lawal Bids Farewell to AS Kigali After Vipers Move
Striker Abubakar Lawal has sent an emotional farewell to AS Kigali after agreeing to join Uganda Premier League Champions Vipers to bring his two-year spell at the club to an end. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf11.5bn to Upgrade Kigali's Unplanned Settlements
At least Rwf11.5 billion is going to be invested in upgrading four unplanned settlements in Kigali City. Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali to Invest Rwf600 Million in Extending Imbuga City Walk
The City of Kigali has announced that it will invest Rwf600 million under the 2022/23 fiscal year in extending Imbuga City Walk, Kigali's major car free zone and recreational… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Rwanda/South Sudan: Rwanda, South Sudan Clash as FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Start
The national basketball team will be taking on South Sudan on Friday as the second window of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers tips off. Read more »
July 01, 2022
Rwanda: Defender Cedric Kubwimana Extends Mukura Stay
Defender Cedric Kubwimana has signed a new contract with Mukura Victory Sport. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Rwanda: Govt to Maintain Subsidies Despite IMF Concerns
The Government's subsidies on some products or services are not permanent and are meant to tame price hikes in order to lower costs for consumers, the Minister of Finance and… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Will Not Celebrate Diamond Independence Jubilee
Friday, July 01, 2022 marks 60 years since Rwanda got independence, which would be a diamond jubilee. However, despite this being a public holiday, not much is expected. Read more »
July 01, 2022
Rwanda: Rwf320 Million Bike Centre to Be Constructed in Bugesera
Four-time Tour de France champion, Chris Froome is leading a campaign to fundraise Euro 300,000 (Approx Rwf320 million) for the construction of an ultra-modern Field of Dreams bike… Read more »