December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Gospel Singers to Host a Night of Worship in Phoenix, U.S.A
Renowned Rwandan gospel artistes are set to end the year and start 2024 in the presence of God through a concert expected on Saturday, December 30 at La Princesa hall, Phoenix. Read more »
Rwanda: BioNTech - Kagame Hails Launch of First Plant in Rwanda, Calls for More Trust, Cooperation
What BioNTech's partnership with Africa demonstrates is that vaccine technology can be democratized, President Paul Kagame said on Monday, December 18, during the official launch… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Vaccine Manufacturing Plant Launched
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Monday, December 18, joined BioNTech CEO, Dr. Uğur Şahin, Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal, Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, Prime… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Unveils BioNTech's First Vaccine Manufacturing Plant in Africa
German biotechnology company, BioNTech, on Monday, December 18, unveiled its first African site in Rwanda's capital, Kigali, as part of the firm's efforts to facilitate the… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside BioNTech's First Vaccine Manufacturing Plant in Africa
BioNTech, a German biotechnology company, on Monday, December 18, launched a new modular vaccine plant in Rwanda for the manufacturing of mRNA vaccines. Read more »
Uganda: Ghetto Kids on Their Dance Journey, Good Moments
Uganda's acclaimed dance group, Ghetto Kids, who arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a performance at TEDxKigali, held an interview with The New Times to talk about their dance journey… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Takes Bold Steps to Safeguard Audiovisual Industry Against Piracy
Audiovisual sector in Rwanda hides a growing menace that threatens not only its vibrant audiovisual industry but also the nation's economic stability. The surge in audiovisual… Read more »
Rwanda: EAC MPs Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial
A group of at least 150 Members of Parliament on Monday, December 18, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and paid tributes to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Ghana's Akufo-Addo Talk Vaccine Production
President Paul Kagame, on December 18, received his Ghanaian counterpart Nana Akufo-Addo and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties between Rwanda and Ghana in various areas… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Signs Host Agreement for African Pharmaceutical Foundation
The government of Rwanda, on Monday, December 18 signed a host agreement for the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) -a pan-African agency aimed to promote… Read more »
Rwanda: Israel Mbonyi, Bwiza Win Best Artistes of Year in Isango Na Muzika Awards
Rwanda's music scene was ablaze with excitement on Sunday, December 17, as the Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) 2023 took center stage at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Showcasing… Read more »
Rwanda: I Cannot Arrest People for Making a Statement - Ruto to DR Congo
President William Ruto of Kenya has spoken out on the dispute between his country and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) after his government declined to arrest some… Read more »
Rwanda: Government Reduces Taxes on Residential Houses
Houses with three floors will now pay 0.25%, down from the previous 0.5%. Those with over three floors will only be taxed at 0.1%. Read more »
December 16, 2023
Rwanda: Cricket - Rwanda Lose to Malawi but Can Still Qualify for Semis
Opener Hamza Khan's knock of 48 off 42 balls was not enough as Rwanda saw their hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the ACA T20 Cup Finals League dealt a big blow after… Read more »
Rwanda: Eritrea's Mulubrhan Named Best Cyclist of the Year
Tour du Rwanda 2023 champion Henok Mulubrhan has won the 12th African cyclist of the year award, beating his compatriot Biniam Girmay and Morocco's Achraf Ed Doghmy. Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera - Rice Farmers Troubled as Invasive Weed Invades Key Water Reservoir
Farmers in Bugesera District, specifically in Mareba and Ruhuha Sectors, have expressed concerns over a weed infestation in a water reservoir that is crucial for rice farming in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Mozambique Security Forces Conduct Umuganda, Treat Hundreds of Patients in Cabo Delgado
After jointly conducting community work (Umuganda) with residents of the port city of Mocimboa da Praia, in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province, Rwandan and Mozambican Security… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Ten Things to Know About 2024 Presidential, Parliamentary Elections
Elections to decide Rwanda's next Head of State, and Members of Parliament (MPs) are slated for 2024, with preparations including submission and approval of candidacies for… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Basic Education Board to Include Robotics Courses in National Curriculum
Educational robotics is a way of learning that uses robots and electronic parts to help children and teens develop new skills. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Bows Out of ACA T20 Cup Finals
Rwanda's slim hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals of the ACA T20 Cup Finals League came to a shocking ended with a 5-wickets defeat at the hands of Mozambique on Sunday at… Read more »
Rwanda: Prime Minister Meets Top Chinese Communist Party Official
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente received Mu Hong, the Vice Chairman of the Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), on December 17. Read more »
Rwanda: Senegal President in Rwanda for BioNTech Plant Launch
The plant is expected to start by producing 50 million vaccines, but the production will increase depending on the demand. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwiyamirira Wins 2023 PMC Golf Open
David Rwiyamirira has dethroned Innocent Rutamu to the PMC Golf Open tournament which concluded on Saturday, December 16, at the Kigali Golf Resort and Villas. Read more »
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado - Over 250,000 People Return Home
More than 250,000 people earlier displaced by Islamic State-linked terrorists in Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado have returned to their homes, thanks to joint… Read more »
Rwanda: Sandra Ishimwe Departs 'City Maid' TV Series
In a recent announcement, Sandra Ishimwe, a prominent lead in the long-running 'City Maid' TV series, revealed that she will no longer be a part of the show. This decision comes as… Read more »