August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Sets Closing Time for Night-Time Entertainment
In a move to control noise pollution and regulate sanight-time entertainment, a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 1, established a closing time… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Online Practices That May Land You in Jail
Nearly two million Rwandans use internet and the number keeps growing, according to the fift Population and Housing Census conducted in 2022 Read more »
Uganda: 20 Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Lake Victoria
At least 20 people are feared dead after a passenger boat they were traveling in capsized in Lake Victoria in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, reports indicate. Read more »
Rwanda: House Gives Draft GMO Law Clean Bill of Health
Parliament approved the relevance of a draft law governing biosafety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), protect… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority Announces New Fuel Pump Prices
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on Wednesday, August 2, announced an increase in prices for petrol, citing the adjustments in the global oil market. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 200 Attend Kwibohora Festivities in Abu Dhabi
Rwandans pinned their hope on unity, accountability, and thinking big to transform the country from rubbles into a thriving nation in the new post-liberation era, the acting… Read more »
Rwanda: Beach Volleyball - Rwanda U18 Set for Commonwealth Youth Games
The U18 men' and women' national Beach Volleyball teams have traveled to Trinidad & Tobago for the forthcoming Commonwealth Youth Games which will take place in Hasley Crawford… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Surpasses Global Exclusive Breastfeeding Average
In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent, above the World Health Organization's global average of 44 percent. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, TIME Magazine Partner to Amplify Africa's Global Presence
Rwanda and TIME Magazine UK Ltd have entered a strategic partnership that will see the strengthening of the country's and Africa's footprints on the global stage. Read more »
Rwanda: Weather Agency Warns of Strong Winds in Four Districts
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has issued a warning of strong winds exceeding 10 meters per second in four districts surrounding Lake Kivu during the month of August. Northern… Read more »
Rwanda: New Joint Venture to Explore Lithium in Rwanda
Aterian PLC, a UK-based mining company has signed a joint venture agreement with Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd and Kinunga Mining Ltd to explore Lithium in Rwanda. Read more »
South Africa: Ellis Hails South African Heroes After Landing WWC Round of 16 Berth
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has praised her girls after Wednesday's 3-2 win over Italy saw them become the second African team, after Nigeria, to book their place in… Read more »
Rwanda: Munyuza Picked Among New Envoys as Ngarambe Lands New Role
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza has been named Rwanda's ambassador to Egypt. Read more »
Rwanda: Medical Doctor on the Need to Boost Pediatric Surgery
The zeal to see children healthy, and put a smile on their parents' faces after successful surgeries is what enthuses Axelle Aimee Nduwimana to wake up every single day to execute… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Ousts Uganda, Advances to Semis
Rwanda qualified for the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Afrobasket after beating Uganda 66-61 in a tense quarterfinal clash held at BK Arena on Wednesday night. Read more »
Rwanda: Fathers Say Their Role in Exclusive Breastfeeding Paying Off
Breastfeeding can be a huge boon for an infant's health, aiding immunity, overall well-being, and parental bonding. Pediatricians recommend exclusively breastfeeding a child for at… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Ousts Uganda, Storms to Semis
Rwanda qualified to the semifinals of the FIBA Women's Afrobasket after beating Uganda 66-61 in a tense quarterfinal clash held at BK Arena on Wednesday night. Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Imanizabayo in Uganda Ahead of Kampala Queens Move
Rayon Sports Women FC striker Florence Imanizabayo is in Kampala ahead of his move to Uganda's topflight women side Kampala Queens, Times Sport can confirm. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Women Shaping Country's Green Growth Agenda
Under the country's 2050 vision, Rwanda has committed to become a carbon-neutral and climate-resilient economy by the middle of the century. In June, the country unveiled an… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Woman Sends Away Rwandan Lover After Husband Returns Home 17 Years Later
Residents in Lurambi, Kakamega County, in western Kenya are reeling in shock after a man who went missing for 17 years returned home. Read more »
Rwanda: Ikirenga Culture Tourism Festival Set for Second Edition
With the aim of celebrating Rwanda's rich cultural heritage while embracing its diverse artistic expressions, captivating language and natural beauty, , Ikirenga Art and Culture… Read more »
Nigeria: How Highflying Nigeria Is Taking FIFA Women's World Cup By Storm
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are on fire in the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as they remain Africa's main torch bearers. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Rwanda: Airlines to Be Required to Share Passenger Data Under New Bill
Airlines could be required to provide, in advance, passenger information and name record data to Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, before taking off or… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Hosts Cybertech Africa to Advance Innovation and Combat Cyber Crimes on the Continent
As Africa advances through technological innovations, it is becoming one of the world's fastest-growing regions in terms of innovation and cyber capabilities. However, this… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-Uganda Border Crossing Sees Surge in Trade
Trade between Rwanda and Uganda, particularly in Burera District, has experienced a significant upswing since the reopening of the border between the two countries in January 2022. Read more »