September 01, 2022
Rwanda: New Monthly Gospel Concert to Be Introduced in Kigali
The Prayer House is set to introduce a monthly gospel concert dubbed 'Igicaniro Concert Series.' It is a gospel concert that is scheduled to take place every first Sunday of… Read more »
Rwanda: Artist on His 'The Heart of Trinity' Solo Art Exhibition
Henry Munyaneza expressed himself and showcased his artworks in a solo art exhibition 'The Heart of Trinity', a one-week exhibition that tells the Godly way of living regardless of… Read more »
Rwanda: Increase Cap On Taxable Income - Labour Unions
Angelique Mukeshimana has to forgo lunch on most days as she struggles to make ends meet with her Rwf73,000 monthly salary. She concurs with labour unions on the proposal that only… Read more »
August 31, 2022
Rwanda: Construction Activities May Erode Rwanda's Gains in Forestry - Watchdog
While the country is celebrating having achieved the milestone of having 30.4 per cent of its surface covered by forests, environmentalists have warned that construction projects… Read more »
Rwanda: Kwita Izina - Prince Charles Among Namers
Prince Charles of Wales has been announced among the 20 high-profile personalities to name baby gorillas at the annual conservation event Kwita Izina which will take place on… Read more »
Africa: Rwandan Humanitarian on Empowering Youth to Solve Africa's Problems
Cedrick Niyomugabo, 30, born and raised in Rwanda, went to Central African Republic (CAR) to find purpose in any way he could. His purpose turned out to be helping in the fight… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Transfers That Nearly Happened but Never Did
The Rwandan transfer window is closed and there will be no ins and outs across the country until it reopens in January 2023. Read more »
Rwanda: Suspended Minister Bamporiki's Corruption Case Hearing Set for Sept 16
Suspended Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Edouard Bamporiki, is set to appear before Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on September 16, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: Premier League Legends Among Dignitaries to Name Baby Gorillas
Former Brazil and Arsenal defensive midfielder, Gilberto Silva, as well as retired Ivorian and Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba, are among the high profile guests who will name 20… Read more »
Rwanda: The Ben, Fiancée Legally Get Hitched
Musician Benjamin Mugisha, commonly known in music as The Ben, and his fiancée Pamela Uwicyeza are now husband and wife before the law. The lovebirds on Wednesday, got… Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo Releases Nine Rwandans
The Democratic Republic of Congo has released nine Rwandans, including three children, who had been arrested on August 22, by Congolese army, FARDC, for illegally crosing the… Read more »
East Africa: Rwandan Soldiers Join Other EAC Forces for Medical Camp in Tanzania
Over 600 patients in northern Tanzania have received medical treatment as part of the East African Community (EAC) civil military cooperation activities, in which Rwandan soldiers… Read more »
Rwanda: Sports Minister to Tour Refurbished Huye Stadium
The Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju will on Wednesday tour the newly refurbished Huye Stadium ahead of Saturday's 2023 African Nations Championship return leg qualifier… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Rwanda: Former Minister Bamporiki to Face Corruption Charges
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) announced that it concluded investigations into the alleged corruption case involving suspended Minister of State in the Ministry of Youth and… Read more »
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 »