October 19
Rwanda: Kagame Reshuffles Cabinet, Women Take Up More Slots
New Times
* Women make up 50 per cent of the new cabinet, 13 out of 26. Read more »
Rwanda: Francophonie Chief Rekindles France-Rwanda Ties
RFI
A week to this day, Rwanda's ex-foreign minister Louise Mushikiwabo was chosen to lead the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). A favourite for the job after… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Recover Rwf354 Million Worthy of Smuggled Merchandise
New Times
On October 6, Police in Rubavu District intercepted a vehicle that was loaded with assorted smuggled goods. Read more »
Rwanda: Oshen-King Faisal, Spanish Hospital Ink Pediatrics Telemedicine Deal
New Times
Oshen-King Faisal Hospital has entered a long-term partnership with Barcelona-based Sant Joan de Déu Hospital (HSJD), the world's medical leader for mother and child care to… Read more »
Rwanda: Prolonged Drought Worries Farmers in Kirehe District
New Times
Maize farmers in Kirehe District are anticipating low output due to delayed planting that has been occasioned by prolonged drought. Read more »
October 18
Rwanda: Upgrade on Mount Kigali Substation to Reduce Power Losses
New Times
Households which get electricity from Mount Kigali substation are set to start enjoying quality and stable electricity supply following an upgrade on the facility. Read more »
Rwanda: District Slashes Bugesera FC Budget By 33%
New Times
Bugesera District has reduced their annual sponsorship budget to topflight football league side Bugesera FC by 33.3 per cent starting with the 2018/2019 season. Read more »
Rwanda: Handball - APR Confirm Participation in Regional ECAHF Tournament
New Times
APR have confirmed they will be competing at the forthcoming 2018 East and Central Africa Handball Federation (ECAHF) senior club championship, scheduled for November 10-17 in… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Begin League Title Defence With Amagaju
New Times
Defending champions and local football heavyweights APR kick off their campaign for their 18th league title today when they host Amagaju at Kigali Stadium - starting at 3:30pm. Read more »
Rwanda: Kanyankole Arraigned, Charged With Favouritism
New Times
The former CEO of the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), Alex Kanyankole, on Thursday appeared before court for the second consecutive day for mention of his case. Read more »
Rwanda: BK Group to Cross-List By November 30
New Times
BK Group PLC has received approval from Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) to issue rights to existing shareholders in the process of cross-listing. Read more »
Rwanda: Equity Bank Rwanda Recognised for Customer Service
New Times
Equity Bank Rwanda bagged two awards at the 2018 Service Excellence Awards ceremony held at the Lemigo Hotel in Kigali, as the International Customer Service Week came to a close. Read more »
Rwanda: Skol to Award Rayon Sports' Best Players for 2017-18 Season Today
New Times
Skol Brewery LTD will this afternoon recognize - and give awards - the best three Rayon Sports players for the recently concluded 2017/2018 season. Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera District Suspends Issuance of Construction Permits
New Times
Bugesera District has temporarily suspended issuing construction permits for both residential and commercial buildings, citing encroachment on arable land from commercial and… Read more »
Rwanda: Informal Sector Savings Scheme to Be Rolled Out This Month
New Times
The government will, this month, roll out a new savings scheme with special incentives targeting Rwandans who work in the informal sector, which will effectively ensure that all… Read more »
Rwanda: Angolan Delegation on Study Tour
New Times
A high-level delegation from Angola, led by the Minister of Territorial Administration and State Reforms, Adão Francisco Correia de Almeida, are in the country on a study… Read more »
October 17
Rwanda: Govt, AfDB Sign U.S.$269 Million Loan to Increase Power Supply
New Times
The Government has borrowed $269 million (Rwf237 billion) from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to invest in sustainable, affordable and reliable electricity services. Read more »
Rwanda: Hakizimana, Ndarusanze and Bizimana Up for Player of the Year Award
New Times
Rwanda internationals Djihad Bizimana and Muhadjiri Hakizimana and Burundian striker Jean Claude Ndarusanze make the shortlist for the 2017/2018 Ferwafa Player of the Year award. Read more »
Rwanda: Farmers Turn to Value Addition to Help Shore Up Maize Prices
New Times
Emmanuel Havugimana, a farmer from Kayonza District, in Eastern Province, harvested six tonnes of maize last season, but he is still an unhappy man as the low prices on the market… Read more »
Rwanda: High Fertility Rate Undermining Gains in Poverty Reduction
New Times
Gains in poverty reduction in Rwanda and the Sub-Saharan Africa in general are at risk owing to high fertility rates, which are driving population growth, a World Bank study has… Read more »
Rwanda: Beach Handball Tourney Set for November 3
New Times
The 11th edition of the annual national beach handball tournament has been scheduled for November 3-4 on the shores of Lake Kivu in Rubavu district. Read more »
Rwanda: Why African Pioneer Master's Programme in Machine Intelligence Came to Rwanda
New Times
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda campus on Monday launched a new intensive foundational African Masters in Machine Intelligence programme in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Musanze Students Tipped on Benefits of Chinese Language
New Times
Rwandans mostly youngsters who opted to learn the Chinese language will never regret the choice they made as a huge amount of opportunities await them to improve their livelihoods… Read more »
Kenya: Experts Warn Quality of Kenyan Tea Falling as Rwanda Surges
Nation
Players in the tea sector have raised concern over the decline in the quality of Kenyan tea as produce from Rwanda gains popularity. Read more »
Rwanda: Efforts to Put Genocide Memorial Sites on Unesco Heritage List to Conclude This Year
New Times
The Government will this fiscal year hand in its final file to have four of the country's Genocide memorial sites included on UNESCO World Heritage List, the National Commission… Read more »
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