November 01, 2023
Rwanda: More Rwandans Complained of STIs in 2023
An increased number of Rwandans sought medical attention for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 2023. Read more »
Rwanda: Kendrick Lamar Expected in Kigali
Celebrated American hip hop legend Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, popularly known as Kendrick Lamar, is expected in Kigali in December, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - Bisesero Heroics to Be Documented in New Movie
Rwandan actress Isabelle Kabano has been named among the cast of a new ground-breaking film on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, particularly focussing on the massacres that… Read more »
Rwanda: Sunrise FC Appoint Ugandan Jackson Mayanja as New Head Coach
Primus National League side Sunrise FC have appointed Ugandan tactician Jackson Mayanja as club new head coach for the remainder of the season. Read more »
Rwanda: Zone V Women's Championship - APR Outshine Vijana Queens to Lead Group A
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Rwanda: Spittler Appointed as New Amavubi Head Coach
Rwanda FA has confirmed the appointment of German gaffer Torsten Frank Spittler as new Amavubi head coach. Read more »
Rwanda: First-Ever Business Forum Unveils Opportunities in Kayonza District
Kayonza District has unveiled plans to become a logistics hub, connecting transportation networks and offering various logistics services. The district is known for its vibrant… Read more »
Rwanda: Who is Ndayishimiye, the Sole Candidate for FERWACY Presidency?
Samson Ndayishimiye, a retired swimmer, is running unopposed to potentially become next president of the Cycling governing body (Ferwacy). Read more »
Rwanda: World Cup 2026 - Hugo Broos Names Squad for Benin, Rwanda Qualifiers
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has summoned a 44-man provisional squad to start preparations for November 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Rwanda: How Waste Became a Soil Scientist's Cash Cow
Noel Nizeyimana is not your typical businessman, what others view as waste, he sees as 'gold'. He founded GreenCare Rwanda in Huye, aiming to offer sustainable solutions for solid… Read more »
Rwanda: 22 Stations to Monitor Floods in Kigali City
The City of Kigali has launched 22 hydrological and weather stations that will help monitor levels of floods in the capital. Read more »
Nigeria: Rema Becomes First African to Perform At Ballon d'Or Awards
Nigerian multiple award winning artiste Rema gave a performance of a lifetime at the night of the Ballon d'Or ceremony, 2023, making him the first African artist to ever do it. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Rwanda: World Savings Day - Rwanda Seeks to Save 23% of GDP for 2023/24
As Rwanda joins the world to mark World Savings day on Tuesday, October 31, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), says the government's target is to save 23… Read more »
Rwanda: Return of Rwandan Skulls From Germany Will Reach Crucial Stage Early in 2024
Researchers are expected to reach key steps in the process of restitution of human skulls taken from Rwanda to Germany during the colonial era (1898 to 1916). Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Could Earn U.S.$587 Million From Artificial Intelligence - New Study
Rwanda expects an estimated $589 million (approx. Rwf731 billion), representing six percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), following an investment of $76.5 million in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Epic Race Returns, Prologue Due Tuesday
The 2023 edition of the annual international mountain bike race, "Rwandan Epic," gets underway in Kigali on Tuesday, October 31, with racers expected to give an explosive… Read more »
Rwanda: Probe Names Major Hazards Affecting Miners' Safety, Health
A study to assess factors and causes leading to poor occupational safety, health, and working conditions in the mining sector has revealed that out of 13 types of hazards assessed,… Read more »
Rwanda: Residents Around Nduba Landfill Seek Rwf2 Billion to Urgently Relocate
Over 80 households living around the hazardous Nduba landfill in Gasabo District are seeking over Rwf2 billion as compensation to urgently relocate, a report by the Chamber of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rayon's Coach Wade Insists Ishimwe Deserved a Red Card
Rayon Sports interim coach Mohammed Wade claims that defender Christian Ishimwe should have been sent off for his late challenge on Heritier Luvumbu in the dying minutes of… Read more »
Rwanda: Former MP Mbonimana to Publish Book on Sobriety
Dr Gamariel Mbonimana, a former Member of Parliament, has announced the upcoming release of his book titled 'Embracing the Power of Sobriety', which aims to discourage drug… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf90 Billion to Upgrade Ruhengeri Hospital
The government has secured a €75 million (over Rwf91 billion) loan from French Agency for Development (AFD) to modernise Ruhengeri Referral Hospital. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Keen to Become Hub for Professional Global Software Testers
Rwanda could soon be home to global professional software testers after the country's software testing qualifications board (RWSTQB) was admitted as the 69th member board at the… Read more »
Rwanda: FERWACY Boss Munyankindi Granted Bail
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Monday granted bail to Benoit Munyankindi, the Secretary General of the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY), during the ongoing proceedings of… Read more »
Rwanda: Players Abroad - Niyukuri, Rushenguziminega On Target, Kagere Benched Again
It was a good weekend for Rwandan players abroad as Claus Babo Niyukuri and Quentin Rushenguziminega scored for their clubs in Norway and Switzerland respectively. Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Artists Nominated for 'Isango Na Muzika' Awards
Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) are back and this time, they are recognising Burundian artistes. The awards which celebrate homegrown talent across multiple categories are organised… Read more »