May 23
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »
Rwanda: Obstetric Fistula Eradication Requires Accelerated Action - UNFPA
New Times
Each year on May 23, the global community commemorates the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,… Read more »
Rwanda: Sempoma Names Squad for Tour du Cameroun
New Times
Team Rwanda head coach Felix Sempoma on Tuesday summoned a six-man roster which immediately joined a training camp in preparation for the forthcoming 2023 Tour du Cameroun slated… Read more »
Rwanda: Witnesses Pin Philippe Hategekimana on Role in Genocide
New Times
Numerous witnesses in the trial of genocide suspect Philippe Hategekimana, also known as 'Biguma,' have provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
Rwanda: Bk Officially Inaugurates 'Modern' Giporoso Branch
New Times
Bank of Kigali (BK) on May 23 opened its Giporoso branch situated in the Sar Motor Building, Remera. Read more »
Rwanda: Government Introduces Special Training for Genocide Ex-Convicts
New Times
The government is developing a unique curriculum to guide the rehabilitation and reintegration of more than 22,000 convicts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi into society… Read more »
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Africa: OCP AFRICA, RFC & CNFA sign MoU to support 180.000 farmers in Rwanda
OCP
Today, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) , representing Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Wunguke Activity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OCP Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: Ndayishimiye Wins Belgium's Ebony Shoe Award
New Times
Rwandan midfielder Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye was on Monday awarded the 2022/23 Ebony show award in a colorful awarding ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Former Detroit Pistons Assistant Appointed APR Head Coach
New Times
APR Basketball Club has announced the appointment of former Detroit Pistons experienced American Mazen Trakh as their new head coach. Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Kwibuka Women's T20 Tourney Due in June
New Times
The ninth edition of the Kwibuka Women's T20 tournament will be held at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium from June 9-17. Read more »
Rwanda: 1:55am Entertainment Hints on Signing New Artiste
New Times
1:55AM entertainment, a renowned record label owned by Coach Gael, one of the biggest investors in Rwanda's music industry, has hinted on signing fast-rising musician Ross Kana. Read more »
Rwanda: Developers - Cost of Borrowing, Land Responsible for High Housing Prices
New Times
The ever-rising price of land in addition to other factors including high-interest rates charged on bank loans lead to an increase in the costs of houses, real estate developers… Read more »
May 22
Rwanda: Is the Creator Economy the Future of Rwanda's Job Market?
New Times
For many, social media serves as a versatile tool, acting as a hub where they commence and conclude their day by engaging with various platforms. It has become a space where people… Read more »
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Africa: Over 30,000 farmers in Rwanda to benefit from OCP School Lab Project
OCP
Murindi, May 18 th , 2023 – In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture , RAB (Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board) and in coordination with USAID and CNFA ,… Read more »
Rwanda: Red Cross Supports Cooperatives Owned By Refugees, Host Communities in Gatsibo
New Times
The life of DR Congo refugees in Nyabiheke refugee camp and host communities in Gatsibo sector of Gatsibo district has socially and economically improved, thanks to the support by… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Attends AfDB's Meet on Climate Financing
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente arrived in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday May 22, to attend the African Development Bank (AfDB) meeting that focuses on mobilizing private sector… Read more »
Rwanda: Government to Upgrade 1,000 Health Posts By 2025
New Times
The Ministry of Health began a project that aims to enhance the financial viability and sustainability of 1,000 health posts through new financing and technological innovations. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Readies for First Bio-Med Engineering Hub
New Times
The facility will serve as a hub for leading clinicians and technicians in Rwanda's healthcare sector. Read more »
Rwanda: Cycling - Shyaka, Byukusenge Win 2023 Youth Race Cup
New Times
Cycling prodigies Janvier Shyaka and Mairatha Byukusenge put up a dominant performance on Sunday to win the inaugural Youth Race cup held at the Field of Dreams bike center in… Read more »
Uganda: Elections to Test Muhoozi Kainerugaba Relationship With Kagame
Independent (Kampala)
Rwanda goes to the polls in 2024 with President Paul Kagame widely expected to stand in his fourth election. In that election, all eyes will be on a maverick Ugandan army officer,… Read more »
Rwanda: Byukusenge Hails Etoile Players After Top Flight Promotion
New Times
Etoile de l'Est Secretary General Elia Byukusenge has heaped praise on his players for their self-belief which played an instrumental role in their qualification back to the Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Crochet - the Intersection of Sustainability, Fashion, and Mental Health
New Times
Theophila Uwase, the intellectually curious but aimless 20-year-old who had recently graduated high school and found herself in the midst of a government-induced mandatory gap year… Read more »
Rwanda: Supreme Court to Hear Petition on RIB 'Unconstitutional' Searches
New Times
The Supreme Court will on Wednesday, May 24, start hearing a case filed by a Kigali-based lawyer, petitioning the judges to examine the constitutionality of the Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Readies for First Bio-Med Engineering University
New Times
The facility will serve as a hub for leading clinicians and technicians in Rwanda's healthcare sector. Read more »
Rwanda: The Two Biggest Losses of Rwanda's Gospel Music
New Times
Rwanda has had a variety of gospel artistes who have been instrumental in changing the Rwandan music industry, especially when it comes to live performing. Read more »
Rwanda: Chris Eazy Lights Up Halftime Show of the Fourth Game of BAL Playoffs
New Times
The half time shows of the ongoing BAL finals taking place at the BK Arena is proof that basketball is more than a game, seeing how it is providing opportunities, both on and off,… Read more »
Rwanda: Nel Ngabo Drops Third Album 'Life, Love & Love'
New Times
Kina Music's youngster, Nel Ngabo, is having a stupendous year. Just months after having a successful tour in Canada, the artiste has dropped the long awaited third album that is… Read more »