March 07, 2023
Rwanda: How U.S.$64 Million Project Will Boost Smallholder Farmer's Agri-Exports
Nina Nyirampeta, a chilli farmer from Rulindo District, recounts how she lost at least Rwf4 million because of a lack of a ready market for her chilli produce back in 2019, leading… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: In Kinshasa, Macron Only Said the Obvious
French President Emmanuel Macron over the weekend emphasized the need for Congolese authorities to look within for solutions to their security challenges, especially in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Identifies Marijuana Production as Top Investment Opportunity
Rwanda is looking to invest at least Rwf19 billion in the production of cannabis, also known as a high-value therapeutic crop, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Top 10 African Countries in Global Soft Power Ranking
Rwanda is ranked among the top 10 African countries in the 2023 Global Soft Power Index, released by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball - Nyirimana Resigns as Gisagara Boss
Fidèle Nyirimana has stepped down from his coaching role at volleyball giants Gisagara, citing personal reasons. Read more »
Rwanda: MoH Looks to Long-Acting HIV Jabs to Solve Compliance Issues Among Patients
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has said that the impending long-acting drugs for HIV/AIDS are a good development that may solve the challenges related to poor compliance to the daily… Read more »
Africa: Right Action Needed to Graduate More Developing Countries - Ngirente Tells World Leaders
Over the past 50 years (since 1971), more countries have regressed into the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) category than graduated out of it, a trend that Prime Minister Edouard… Read more »
Rwanda: Organ Donation Law Expected to Be Operational in May
A new law that will allow Rwandans to donate their vital organs when they die, is expected to get operational in a matter of weeks, according to the Ministry of Health. Read more »
Rwanda: Players Abroad - Biramahire Wins First Silverware With UD Songo
It was a fair weekend for Rwandan players abroad as attacker Abeddy Biramahire won his first trophy in the colors of his new club UD Songo in Mozambique. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Govt Set a Fixed Coffee Farm Gate Price
Unlike the common practice where the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would set a farm gate price, the minimum price at which coffee cherries must be bought… Read more »
Rwanda: Mbarushimana Blasts La Jeunesse Players' 'Unsportsmanlike' Behavior
AS Muhanga head coach Abdu Mbarushimana has strongly criticized violent conduct of La Jeunesse players who assaulted referees after the club's 1-0 Second Division League loss to… Read more »
Rwanda: BAL 2023 - I'm Looking Forward to It, Says REG Boss
American tactician Dean Murray is taking Rwanda Energy Group (REG) (REG) to the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2023 season hoping to mastermind the team's mission to achieve better… Read more »
Rwanda: Horti-Export Phase 2 to Further Rwanda's Horticulture Exports
The first phase of the Horti-Export project contributed significantly to Rwanda's horticultural export growth by expanding its market base, and its second phase will further… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Network Pushes for Guidelines on GBV Response Shelters
Almost a year since the government issued national guidelines for the community reintegration of Gender Based Violence (GBV) victims, stakeholders in the prevention and response of… Read more »
Rwanda: How Integrated Rice, Fish Farming Helps Farmers Increase Yields in Rwamagana
Rice farmers in Cyimpima marshland in Rwamagana District have adopted an innovative integrated rice and fish farming method that helps them increase yields and cut production… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Rwanda: Munyangaju Tasks Rwanda Energy Groupto 'Win' BAL 2023
Sports Minister Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju has tasked the players and staff of Rwanda Energy Group (REG) to fight for the Basketball Africa league (BAL) trophy, knowing that… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Do Not Look for Culprits Outside Your Country - Macron to Leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, March 4, advised the DR Congo leadership to look inward, stop living in denial about what really ails their country, as well as stop… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Key Priorities the Ministry of Agriculture Eyes to Boost Productivity
The new Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, will focus on six key actions meant to ensure increased agricultural output and food security for… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs New Paradigm to Realize the SDGs - Economist
Africa needs a paradigm shift to deliver sustainable development by making a fresh commitment and increasing investment to realize the SDGs, the Economic Commission for Africa's… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Ildephonse Musafiri, the New Minister of Agriculture?
President Paul Kagame on March 2 appointed Ildephonse Musafiri, 44, as the new Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, replacing Gerardine Mukeshimana. Read more »
Rwanda: Regional Team Starts Investigating After Congolese Soldier Fires at RDF, Killed
A team from the Extended Joint Verification Mechanism (EJVM) on Saturday, March 4, visited the scene in Rubavu District where a soldier of the Congolese army (FARDC) crossed over… Read more »
Rwanda: La Jeunesse Players Arrested Over Assaulting Referee
Two La Jeunesse players are in custody over allegedly assaulting referee Toni Karemera after club's 1-0 Second Division League defeat to AS Muhanga on Friday, March 3, at Muhanga… Read more »
Rwanda: What Does Rwanda's Rising Life Expectancy Mean?
The increase in life expectancy at birth among Rwandans is one of the key aspects that stood out as the results of the fifth Population and Housing Census results announced on… Read more »
Rwanda: The Rigours of Public Transport in Kigali
During the 18th National Dialogue Council, Umushyikirano, held earlier this week, from February 27 to 28, one of the key issues that came up was the issue of poor public transport. Read more »
Rwanda: University of Kigali Graduates Over 1,800
Over 1,800 graduates from the University of Kigali and their families on Friday, March 3, gathered for the graduation ceremony held at Intare Conference Arena in Gasabo district. Read more »