Rwanda: Sixth Itf Title, New Career High... Kigali's Becoming Harron's Favourite Ground

Just four months after his first visit to Kigali, and a few days after his 17th birthday, American rising tennis star Eaden-Zack Harron returned to Rwanda's capital and once again… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Survive Six-Goal Thriller Against Bafana Bafana to Reach CHAN Quarterfinals

Uganda clinched a historic place in the quarter-finals of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after a pulsating 3-3 draw with South Africa in front of 34,194 fans at… Read more »

Rwanda: Women's Hoops - Is Reg Vs APR Duopoly Coming to an End?

The domestic league has for the past three years served fans the APR Vs Rwanda Energy Group (REG) rivalry in the finals as the two powerhouses fought it out on the big stage of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kayonza - Bk Foundation, Aee Rwanda, Empower Youth Through Vocational Training

BK Foundation, in partnership with African Evangelistic Enterprise (AEE Rwanda) under the IGIRE programme, and joined by the Vice Mayor of Kayonza District, recently celebrated 40… Read more »

Rwanda: Dog Fest Kigali - What's in Store for Dog Lovers?

Dog enthusiasts can warm up for a fun day at the first-ever Dog Fest Kigali, happening on Read more »

Rwanda: The Promise of AfCFTA Depends On Action, Not Rhetoric

The establishment of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was to foster deeper economic integration for African businesses by aiming at one market for goods and services… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt to Launch Three Certified Herbal Medicines in September

The government is preparing to roll out three locally developed herbal medicines by the end of September, marking a significant step toward modernising traditional healing and… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Early Conversations On Sex and Consent Are Vital for Children's Safety

Avoiding open conversations about sex, consent, and body safety exposes children to risks like abuse and early pregnancy. In 2022, over 39,000 teenage girls in Rwanda became… Read more »

Central Africa: How Rwanda's Digital Hub Project Could Boost Tech Startups

The government, with support from its partners, is rolling out a flagship initiative dubbed "Positioning Rwanda as a Regional Digital Entrepreneurship Hub." Read more »

Rwanda: Three Water Treatment Plants Stop Operations Due to Floods

The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) temporarily shut down three water treatment plants in Rubavu, Nyagatare, and Gicumbi districts following heavy rainfall. Read more »

Rwanda: Aisa Kirabo Kacyira to Be Laid to Rest On Tuesday

Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, a diplomat and former Mayor of Kigali who passed away on August 12, will be laid to rest on Tuesday, August 19, in the Rusororo Cemetery, The New Times has… Read more »

Rwanda: Kinshasa Must Embrace Peace or Risk Losing Everything

Echoes of renewed military posturing by the Kinshasa regime--from stockpiling arms to rumors of hiring mercenaries--cast a long shadow over the prospects for peace in eastern DR… Read more »

Rwanda: I Didn't Know I Could Sing--Prosper Nkomezi

Prosper Nkomezi never imagined he would become a singer, a gospel musician. In fact, it wasn't until his uncle discovered his vocal talent. Read more »

Rwanda: Bank of Africa - Rwanda Appoints New Managing Director to Spearhead Growth, Innovation

Rwanda is pleased to announce the appointment of Serge Atikossie as its new Managing Director, succeeding Vincent Istasse, who has successfully led the bank since September 2023.… Read more »

East Africa: Govt to Push Private Sector Agenda Ahead of Key EAC Trade Summits

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has endorsed over 10 policy priorities to be considered during two upcoming regional meetings. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Qatar Ink Deal to Boost Local Drug Production, Access

Rwanda Medical Supply Limited has signed a long-term agreement with Philex Pharmaceuticals, to expand access to essential medicines in Rwanda, including oncology and cardiology… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Partners With Global Players to Drive Space Economy

The government is increasingly positioning itself as a hub for satellite development in Africa, with government policies and global partnerships working together to build a… Read more »

Africa: Building Africa's Sports Ecosystem - Clare Akamanzi On Sports, Leadership and Breaking Boundaries

Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, was recently in Rwanda to attend the just-concluded Giants of Africa Festival, a signature event nurturing young talent and promoting sports… Read more »

Africa: What to Know About Mercator World Map That 'Shrinks' Africa's Size

Africa's landmass is so big that Russia, China, India and the United States could fit in it. But that's not the impression you get when you look at the world map that's been in use… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Push to Eliminate Cervical Cancer Ahead of Who Targets

Rwanda aims to be the first African country to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. Read more »

Rwanda: New Football Holiday Camp Aims to Unearth New Talent

Through the Elite Football Progression program, boys and girls aged between six and 18 years will have the opportunity to learn from professional coaches from Norway during a… Read more »

Rwanda: Committee Set Up to Oversee BDF Transition

A national oversight committee has been established to supervise and guide the transition process for integrating the Business Development Fund (BDF) into the Development Bank of… Read more »

Rwanda: Revenue Authority to Collect Rwf15bn in Vat On Mobile Phones

The government aims to generate Rwf15 billion from the 18% valued added tax (VAT) levied on the sale of mobile phones in the 2025/26 fiscal year, according to Rwanda Revenue… Read more »

Rwanda: What Is Behind the Rise in Inflation?

Rwanda's Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main gauge of inflation, rose by 7.3 per cent year-on-year in July, up from 7 per cent in June, according to the latest figures from… Read more »

Tanzania: 22 Missing, 3 Rescued in Gold Mine Collapse in NW Tanzania

Three mining technicians have been rescued while 22 remain missing following the collapse of a gold mine in Tanzania's northwestern Shinyanga region, local authorities said… Read more »