August 30, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in September
Rwanda will host the Aviation Africa 2022 Summit from September 12-13. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball Body, American Veteran Coach in New Drive to Nurture Local Talent
Local basketball talent ranging from professional coaches to aspiring young basketballers are set to benefit from new annual youth camps as well as coaches' clinics, bringing on… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 99% Enumerated as Census Draws to a Close
Over 99 per cent of listed households have been enumerated as part of the fifth national population and housing census, Venant Habarugira, Director of Censuses Department at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Looks to Boost Wood Industry With New Tree Species
The Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) has selected five tree species with high economic value to boost the wood industry as the country plans to plant 30 million tree seedlings in… Read more »
Rwanda: Lack of Bankable Projects 'Could Undermine' Clean Cooking Targets
Even though Rwanda seeks to reduce the percentage of households using wood fuel for cooking, lack of bankable projects by the producers of cleaning cooking technologies could… Read more »
Rwanda: How Off-Grid Cold Storage Systems Are Helping Farmers Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
For Jean Desire Habiyambere, an entrepreneur with a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), helping farmers shrink post-harvest losses is a win-win… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Rwanda: Let Us Make the Most of Our Quality Tea - Kagame
Rwanda's tea is known for its high quality and is among the best in the world and it is a record that has been sustained for long, but much can be done to even improve this quality… Read more »
Africa: Good Internet Will Increase Africa's Competitiveness, Innovation - Expert
For Africa to improve its competitiveness and innovation on the global arena, it needs a good and affordable internet. For that to happen, Africa needs to rely on local internet… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Youth Tipped for Elite British Football Academy
Jamie Fullarton, a former English Premier League footballer and owner of Ackworth Football Academy, was in Kigali last weekend looking for outstanding young footballers who meet… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Conduct First Digital Census for People With Disability
Preparations are underway for Rwanda's first digital census of people with disability, whose results will be used to establish a national registry, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Launches Operation to Arrest Environmental Polluters
Following the probing and naming of main environmental polluters, by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) across different districts, Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Debut on Global Carbon Market
Africa contributes less than three percent to global gas emissions, yet, it has to adapt to climate change with limited access to funding. Read more »
August 28, 2022
Rwanda: No Enemy of Our Neighbours Will Operate on Our Soil - Kagame
Anyone who wants to destabilise Rwanda's neighbours will never be allowed to operate in Rwanda, President Paul Kagame has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Nyinawumuntu's Rise From Referee to Top Football Coach in Rwanda
Grace Nyinawumuntu, a Rwandan female football coach is continuing to stand out as one of the women that are making a mark on football not only in the country but on the continent… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Visits Karongi-Based Rugabano Tea Factory
President Paul Kagame is expected to conclude his four-day citizen outreach tour with a visit to Rugabano Tea Factory in Karongi District and interact with staff and tea farmers. Read more »
Rwanda: New Art Exhibition Portraying Life Journey Kicks Off in Kigali
Process, a solo art exhibition featuring 40 artworks that portray the journey of different lifestyles kicked off in Kigali on the night of August 26. Read more »
August 27, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Commends Nyamasheke's Resilience and Cooperation
President Paul Kagame has pointed out that for any society to progress, there must be cooperation between those in leadership and the people they serve. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains a Model for Peace and Socio-Economic Development - Botswana's Defence Minister
Botswana has paid homage to President Paul Kagame and the Rwanda Patriotic Front for liberating and transforming Rwanda into a model country. Read more »
August 26, 2022
Rwanda: Shame is a Revolutionary Mindset - Kagame
President Kagame has issued a rallying call to leaders in Southern Province to adopt a new mindset that will help address key challenges, if the area is to achieve socio-economic… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Rwf10 Billion Response Plan for Monkeypox
As monkeypox cases continue to be registered in various countries in the world, Rwanda has launched a preparedness and response plan worth Rwf10 billion, aimed at preventing or… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Be Part of Global Drive to Raise 50,000 Blood Units in a Day
300 units of blood are needed per day to sustain hospitals in the country, according to Dr Thomas Muyombo, the head of the National Centre for Blood Transfusion at Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Many Parts of Rwanda to Get Minimal Rains - Weatherman
Rwanda Meteorological Agency has announced that from September to December, 2022, there are higher chances of decrease in rains compared to previous period last year and before. Read more »
Rwanda: Citizen Outreach - Kagame Speaks Out on Poverty, Sluggish Leaders
President Paul Kagame has tasked leaders to ensure that places that face abject poverty are given utmost attention and uplifted to catch up with other areas that are on path to… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Honours Invitation From 110-Year-Old Woman
President Paul Kagame has responded to an invitation from a 110-year-old woman, Rachel Nyiramandwa, who had requested him to visit her at her home in Nyamagabe District. Read more »
August 25, 2022
Africa: Continent Must Collaborate to Ease Internet Access - Experts
Affordable and easily accessible internet in Africa remains a challenge in most countries mainly due to lack of collaboration between nations and tech players in this space. Read more »