December 01, 2023
Rwanda: Six Key Highlights in Central Bank Report
In 2022/23, the Rwandan franc depreciated significantly by 8.76% against the US dollar. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Rwanda: Green City Kigali Scoops WAF Future Project Masterplan Award
Green City Kigali, a masterplan for the sustainable and inclusive expansion of urban Kigali has won the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Future Project Masterplan Award. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Moves Seven Places Up in November FIFA Rankings
Rwanda has improved by seven spots globally to rank 133rd up from 140th in the latest Coca Cola FIFA rankings released Thursday, November 30. Read more »
Rwanda: BioNTech's Rwanda-Based Vaccine Factory to Launch Mid-December
Renowned German biotechnology company BioNTech will start operations through its Rwanda-based factory on December 18. Read more »
Rwanda: Brazilian World Cup Winner Edmilson in Kigali
Former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Edmilson Gomes Moraes is in Rwanda where he is attending player presentation for the 2023 Veterans' Club World Championship (VCWC) on… Read more »
Rwanda: Mbungo Steps Down as AS Kigali Head Coach
AS Kigali head coach André Casa Mbungo has resigned from his role citing 'unfulfilled promises'. Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonga Named Rwandan Envoy in Turkey
A cabinet meeting on Wednesday, nominated Lt Gen (Rtd) Charles Kayonga as Rwanda's ambassador to Turkey, replacing Fidelis Mironko who has served in similar capacity since 2020. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Scraps Fee on Land Transfer By Sale
Residents are no longer charged a fee on sale-based land transfer for any plot with up to Rwf5 million value, after the government of Rwanda scrapped the charge on title service,… Read more »
Rwanda: Unlicenced Seven-Seater Taxis No Longer Allowed in Kigali
The government has terminated a directive that allowed owners of seven-seater vehicles to use them to ferry passengers without a transport operator licence after introducing new… Read more »
Central African Republic: MINUSCA Boss Rugwabiza on Need to Build Central African Republic's Internal Capacity
In this November 25 interview, The New Times' James Karuhanga, sat down with Amb. Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Central African… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Baho Neza' Pilot Phase Concludes
The collaborative project 'Baho Neza', under the guidance of the Imbuto Foundation, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), and Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF),… Read more »
Rwanda: Rugby Federation President Denies Allegations of Voter Bribery
Tharcisse Kamanda's second four-year term reign as president of Rwanda Rugby Federation (RRF) seems to be getting off to a rocky start with allegations of non-performance and voter… Read more »
Rwanda: Stunting - Officials Optimistic 2024 Reduction Targets Can Be Met
Despite the pressing timeline, officials from the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and related institutions maintain optimism about meeting the 2024 stunting reduction targets. Read more »
East Africa: PM Ngirente Commends Intra-EAC Trade Growth
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said the East African Community (EAC) registered commendable progress in intra-regional trade, since the coming into force of its customs union… Read more »
Rwanda: I Am Not Afraid of Being Sacked - Mbungo on AS Kigali Future
Under-fire André Casa Mbungo insists he remains relaxed despite reports suggesting that he is on brink for being sacked by AS Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwamagana - Rwf3 Billion Invested in Lithium Exploration
On November 28, the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Trinity Metals Group, launched a lithium exploration project worth Rwf3 billion beneath the rolling hills of… Read more »
Africa: Rick Warren to African Pastors - It Is Your Time to Lead the Global Church
Prominent American preacher Rick Warren has told African evangelists that it is their time to lead the global church as Christianity's "centre of gravity" is shifting towards the… Read more »
Rwanda: ICT Minister Pushes for Strategic Measures to Boost Local Drone Industry
As Rwanda positions itself as a proof-of-concept hub for drone operations, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has emphasised the need to attract anchor players in… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Kendrick Lamar, the Hip Hop Legend Performing in Kigali Next Week?
On November 3, Kendrick Lamar, a celebrated American rapper, was announced as the headliner of Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, meant to establish an international touring… Read more »
Rwanda/Tanzania: Singida's Kagere Relieved After Breaking 10-Game Goal Drought
Singida Big Stars striker Meddie Kagere is breathing a sigh of relief after his goal against Coastal Union in the Tanzanian Premier League brought his 10-game goal drought to an… Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Shaggy Thrill Iheartradio Jingle Ball Tour in Texas
Last evening, Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie joined Jamaican legend Shaggy on stage at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Texas Edition to perform their trending song 'When She's… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Kabarebe Urges Africa to Pool Resources to Address Security Threats
The Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, General (rtd) James Kabarebe, has urged African countries to put together resources to address security threats the… Read more »
Rwanda: BDO Rwanda Hosts Tax Workshop to Navigate Law Changes
BDO Rwanda, a professional services firm, played host to a tax workshop on Friday, November 24, focusing on the latest updates in tax legislation. Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera - 90% of Wetlands Untapped, Officials Urge Investment
Bugesera District is endowed with lakes and rivers, boasting a total of nine lakes and three rivers, to be specific. According to officials, the district also has the highest… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Utumatwishima Urges Rwandan Youth in U.S., Canada to Prioritise Unity
Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister of Youth, has urged young Rwandans in the US and Canada to value Ndi Umunyarwanda - a programme initiated to build a national identity based… Read more »