March 29, 2023
Rwanda: 'I Dropped Out of School to Focus On Music' - Daddy Andre's Story
Not very often do parents or guardians allow their children to focus on their talent or passion rather than formal education. The golden rule is always; to juggle or focus on… Read more »
Rwanda: Laboratory Shortage 'Could Trigger Change in National Examinations'
Education minister Valentine Uwamariya has said that the ministry is mulling a proposal to reduce the burden of an inadequate number of laboratories in science teaching secondary… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Rwanda: Volleyball - De Tarso in Race for Rwanda Job
Brazilian tactician Paulo de Tarso is pushing for a return to coaching Rwanda's volleyball national team and is among candidates in contention for the top job, as per the shortlist… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Authors Call for Promotion of Early Literacy Programmes
Rwandan authors have called for promotion of early literacy programmes, creating reading clubs, organising book fairs, and literacy festivals to celebrate the reading and writing… Read more »
East Africa: Burundi President Opens EALA Session in Bujumbura
The Heads of the East African Community organs and institutions must work hard to address factors that constrain the construction of a larger EAC internal market in order to… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 380 Terror, Corruption, Abortion Convicts Freed After Presidential Pardon
President Paul Kagame last week granted pardon to 381 convicts including to Paul Rusesabagina and Callixte 'Sankara' Nsabimana - leaders of the MRCD-FLN militia who were serving… Read more »
Rwanda: Wrye, Daddy Andre, and Levixone in Kigali Ahead of Jazz Junction
Kenya's Wrye and Ugandan singers Daddy Andre and Levixone are in Kigali. The artistes are set to perform at this month's edition of the Kigali Jazz Junction on March 31 at Kigali… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports Revenue Grows, Trade Deficit Widens
Rwanda's export value increased by 33.2 percent in 2022, mainly driven by commodity prices and strong domestic manufacturing activities exported in the region. Read more »
Rwanda/Benin: We Can Qualify for Afcon, Says Skipper Kagere
Amavubi skipper Meddie Kagere is optimistic that Amavubi have a chance of qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup Nations (AFCON) finals with victory over Benin at Kigali Pele Stadium… Read more »
Rwanda/Benin: Match Preview - What You Need to Know As Rwanda Take On Benin
Rwanda stands a great chance of climbing to second place in Group L of the AFCON qualifiers should they beat rivals Benin in Wednesday's crunch encounter at Kigali Pele Stadium. Read more »
Rwanda: Equity Group Records $349m Net Profit in 2022
Equity Group recorded a 15 percent increase in profit after tax of KShs.46.1 billion (approx. $349 million) in 2022, from KShs.40.1 billion in the previous year. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Allocate Rwf500m for Grassroot Internet Connectivity
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday, March 29, announced that the government is set to inject Rwf500 million to further address poor internet network issues that persist at… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Rwanda: Government to Conduct Detailed Study on State of Mental Health
The Ministry of Health plans to conduct an in-depth assessment of the state of mental health following several reports of increasing numbers of people battling mental illness. Read more »
Rwanda: Young Filmmaker Harnesses Power of Identity to Promote African Cinema
Lionel Nishimwe, a 20-year-old filmmaker, is making a name for himself in the film industry with his innovative approach to promoting African culture. Read more »
March 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Qualify for 2023 Women's Afrobasket Finals
The Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday night booked their ticket to the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket finals due in Kigali from July 26 to August 6 at BK Arena. Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Nhamburo Confident As Rwanda Begins Nigeria T20 Title Defense
Leonard Nhamburo will be hoping to help Rwanda women win the Nigeria T20 Invitational Women's Cricket tournament for the second time in a row. Read more »
March 27, 2023
Rwanda/Benin: Ferrer Sees No Home Advantage in Playing Benin Behind Closed Doors
Rwanda national team head coach Carlos Alos Ferrer insists that hosting Benin behind closed doors won't be helping his team at all. Read more »
Rwanda: Handball - Rwanda U19 to Face Burundi in World Champs Buildup Games
Rwanda U19 will play two buildup matches against neighbors Burundi on April 1 and 2 as part of the pair's preparations for the upcoming 2023 IHF Men's Youth (U19) World… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball League Returns On April 21
The second round of the Rwanda basketball league will start on April 21, local basketball governing body (FERWABA) has announced. Read more »
March 26, 2023
Rwanda: Mukansanga Scoops Top Continental Award
Rwandan international referee, Salma Rhadia Mukansanga, on Saturday, March 25, received the Forty under 40 Africa Award in the sports category in an awarding ceremony held in… Read more »
Rwanda: Kalisa Returns After Six-Week Injury Lay Off
Rwanda international Sven Kalisa has returned to training after six weeks in the treatment room with an injury. Read more »
Rwanda: How 'The Woman in Me' Premiere Unfolded
Under the leadership and guidance of Eric Kabera, Kwetu Film Institute alongside Rwanda Cinema Center produced and brought to life a documentary film titled "The Woman in Me". Read more »
March 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda First African Country to Fully Integrate Drone Technology in Fighting Malaria
In a world still grappling with malaria elimination, Rwanda was the first country to integrate and deploy drones in the most malaria endemic zones of the country for an accelerated… Read more »
Rwanda: Longer Maternity Leave Sparks Public Debate
Working mothers are leaving their babies to domestic workers soon after three months of maternity leave elapse, MP Frank Habineza said, proposing that such a leave should be… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Rwanda: Teachers Decry Lack of Books on Genocide Studies
Teachers have expressed their frustration over the lack of books on the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This history has been taught in primary and secondary… Read more »