November 03, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Launch Investors' Green Projects Fund at COP27
Rwanda's new fund dubbed "Green Investment Facility" which is solely dedicated to financing private investors' green projects is expected to be launched at the 27th UN climate… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandan Entrepreneurship in a Globalised Economy
While working or travelling abroad, quite often, you are asked where you come from. In a casual context, this question means, "What is your country of origin?". In a professional… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Deploy Parasitoids to Fight Pests in Mangoes
Parasitoids, an imported biological control that is used to kill pests, will arrive in Rwanda by end of this week, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Coach Didn't Want Me - Kagere Opens Up on Simba Exit
Rwandan international Meddie Kagere has finally hinted on why he left Simba SC in June 2022, for Tanzania's Singida Big Stars. Read more »
November 01, 2022
East Africa: Regional Army Chiefs to Meet Over DR Congo Tensions
Heads of Defence Forces in the East African Community (EAC) are expected to meet "as soon as possible" to find a sustainable solution to the rampant security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt in Process to Build 'Slot Machines Regulatory System'
Several government entities are in a process of building a regulatory system for slot machines and also amending the gaming policy and regulations to ensure curbing of gross… Read more »
Rwanda: KIFC in New Drive to Attract Sustainable Green Investments
The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) launched its sustainable finance roadmap recently - a move intended to elevate Rwanda's sustainable green investments. Read more »
Rwanda: Religious Organisations to Ease Backlog in Courts Through Mediation
Late last week, Bethesda Holy Church, a Kigali-based church launched a new ministry aimed at assisting people in resolving conflicts faced in their marriages and families. Read more »
Rwanda: Cycling - Belgians Claes, Schuermans Win Prologue As Rwandan Epic Kicks Off
Team Belgium's Frans Claes and Jens Schuermans were off to an impressive start at the 2022 Rwandan Epic as they formed an incredible combination to successfully win the… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandans Warned Against "Unnecessary" Travel to DR Congo
Business and movement of people near the Rwanda-DR Congo border post has been slowed down amid ongoing protests in Goma. Read more »
Rwanda: Gasogi Part Ways With Coach Adel
Rwanda's top flight side Gasogi United on Monday, October 31, announced that the club parted company with head coach Ahmed Adel and his assistant Bahaeldin Ibrahim on mutual… Read more »
October 30, 2022
Rwanda: Why Occupational Therapy Must Be Integrated in Medical System
In 2015, Samira Umutoni suffered a stroke when she was 16 years old and she fell into a coma. After one month of unconsciousness, Umutoni found herself unable to walk, sit up or… Read more »
Rwanda: Reintegrating Children With Disabilities Into Families Should Be Fast-Tracked - Activists
Activists advocating for children's rights have called for special support for vulnerable families that are set to integrate children with disabilities. Read more »
Rwanda: King Faisal Hospital, CHUK Approved as Endoscopy Training Centres
The World Endoscopy Organisation (WEO) has recognised King Faisal Hospital and the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) as international centres of training in internal… Read more »
Rwanda: Diets to Prevent Non-Communicable Diseases
Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of many deaths worldwide and present as an emerging global health threat to day. Also known as chronic diseases, these are… Read more »
October 29, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Plant 36 Million Trees to Cope With Climate Change
Rwanda is set to plant more than 36 million trees to build resilience to climate change. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Rwanda: 90% Children Vaccinated Against Polio
As Rwanda marks the international day against polio, numbers show that more than 90 per cent of children in the country are immunised against polio Read more »
Rwanda: Biden Signs Kigali Amendment On Climate Change
US President Joe Biden says he has signed the Kigali Amendment Protocol, aimed to protect the ozone layer and accelerate actions to mitigate climate change. Read more »
Rwanda: Gisagara Volleyball Club Suspends Head Coach
Local volleyball giants Gisagara Volleyball Club have handed an eight-day suspension to their head coach, Fidele Nyirimana, due to "indiscipline." Read more »
October 27, 2022
Africa: Developing Countries Lose U.S.$11 Billion Annually Through Illegal Fishing
Developing countries are losing billions of dollars due to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, a study by Financial Transparency Coalition (FTC) has revealed. Read more »
Rwanda: Ferwacy Boss, Tour De France Organisers Talk Partnerships
The Rwanda cycling governing body president, Abdallah Murenzi, and his French counterpart, Michel Caillot, are in talks as the former continues a push to revive Rwandan cycling,… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda-Ghana Plan to Leverage AfCFTA Framework
Curtains on the Rwanda-Ghana business forum closed down Wednesday, October 26, as companies from both countries sought to create new trade deals and also strengthen the existing… Read more »
Rwanda: Ex-Miss Rwanda Organiser's Verdict Set for Friday
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court will on Friday, October 28, pass its verdict in the trial involving Dieudonne Ishimwe, commonly known as 'Prince Kid.' Read more »
Rwanda: Cultural Heritage Body to Unveil Sounds, Songs Recorded During Colonial Period
Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA) is set to unveil some of the sounds and songs of Rwandans recorded during the Belgian colonial period, on Saturday, October 29. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Rwanda: No UAE Visa Ban for Rwandans - Embassy
The Rwandan embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dismissed recent media reports claiming that UAE had issued a visa ban on Rwandans. Read more »