Archives

Rwanda

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:03:44 GMT
Volleyball - Opening Match Will Be Key, Admits Head Coach Mudahinyuka
[New Times] The Women's U-20 national volleyball team head coach Christopher Mudahinyuka has admitted that his team will be out to avoid defeat in opening game of the 2021 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship against Netherlands on Friday at Topsportc...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:02:48 GMT
Less Than Half Have Paid Mutuelle De Santé Premium
[New Times] Less than a half of Rwandans who use Mutuelle de santé have so far paid their fees for this fiscal year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic that has eroded some people's incomes.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:13:15 GMT
Basketball - We Want to Fight for National Pride - Bella Murekatete
[New Times] Rwandan international Bella Murekatete has said that it's the national pride that is at stake as Rwanda gets ready for the forthcoming Women's Afrobasket Zone V qualifiers that starts on Monday, July 12 in Kigali.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:18:21 GMT
Rwanda Eyes New Investments to Help Trim Cooking Oil Imports
[New Times] Kayonza Distribution Company Ltd, a local retail firm, has invested $10 million in a cooking oil manufacturing plant.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:29 GMT
Chez Lando's Kantengwa Scoops Global Economic Prize
[New Times] The General Manager of the Remera-based Chez Lando Hotel, Anne-Marie Kantengwa, has scooped the 2021 prize for women economic empowerment thanks to her significant contribution as the head of the hotel for the past twenty-five years.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:27 GMT
RSSB's Investment in U.S. Drug Firm Has Paid Some Dividends - Minister
[New Times] The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana has said that Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has started getting dividends from its investment in a drug research firm.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:15:33 GMT
Rwanda Selected to Host Continental e-Trade Platform
[New Times] The African Union, through its department of Economic Development, Trade and Mining, on Wednesday chose Rwanda as the continental headquarters for the African e-trade Group.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:56 GMT
Ngoma - 18 Year-Old Student Arrested for Alleged Infanticide
[New Times] A young student of 18 years was arrested over killing her own baby in the morning of Monday, July 7th in Murama Sector, Ngoma District.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:53 GMT
Ngororero - Two Arrested Over Illegal Mining
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Wednesday, July 7 confirmed the arrest of two people in Muhororo Sector of Ngororero District over illegal mining and possession of one ton of minerals.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:52 GMT
Rwanda to Host Continental E-Trade Platform
[New Times] The Africa Union through its department of Economic Development, Trade and Mining on Wednesday chose Rwanda as the continental headquarters for the African e-trade Group.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:49 GMT
Covid Related Deaths in Rwanda Hit 500
[New Times] Deaths related to Covid-19 have crossed the 500 mark in Rwanda.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:45 GMT
RSSB's Investment in Us Drug Firm Paying Off, Says Finance Minister
[New Times] The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana has said that Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has started getting dividends from its investment in a drug research firm.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:42 GMT
Rwandans in Us Midwest Celebrate Liberation Day
[New Times] The Rwandan Community in the United States Midwest region met on Sunday to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the country's liberation, paying tribute to Rwandan men and women who gave their lives, and also in different ways, those who con...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:40 GMT
Hategeka Presents Credentials to Bahraini King
[New Times] Emmanuel Hategeka has presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as Rwanda's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain with residence in Abu Dhabi.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:37 GMT
IMF Says Rwanda's Economy Will Grow By 5.1 Percent in 2021
[New Times] The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that Rwanda's economy is projected to grow by 5.1 per cent in 2021 following a contraction of 3.4 per cent in 2020.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:34 GMT
Rwanda Partners With Italy to Train Police Motorbike Riders
[New Times] Thirty Police officers on Tuesday, July 6, started a three-week 'motorbike riding' course at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishali in Rwamagana District.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:31 GMT
IMF Says Rwanda's Economy Will Grow By 5.1 Percent in 2021
[New Times] The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that Rwanda's economy is projected to grow by 5.1 per cent in 2021 following a contraction of 3.4 per cent in 2020.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:11:26 GMT
Kimironko Market - All Traders to Be Tested for Covid-19
[New Times] Vendors in Kimironko market will all undergo Covid tests as authorities seek to establish the extent to which the virus has spread in the sector in the wake of a rise in new infections.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:10:15 GMT
Farmers Worried as Fertiliser Prices Rise
[New Times] The prices of the three most commonly used fertilisers in Rwanda have increased, implying that farmers have to spend more to get farm produce.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:52 GMT
Afrobasket Qualifiers - Sarr Says Home Advantage Will Be Key
[New Times] The national women basketball head coach Cheikh Sarr has said that home advantage will be crucial for his team as they compete in the upcoming Women's Afrobasket Zone V qualifiers that start on Monday, July 12 in Kigali.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:49 GMT
Veteran Goalkeeper Ndoli Keen to Impress at Gorilla FC
[New Times] NEW Gorilla FC goalkeeper Jean Claude Ndoli is determined to help his team perform well next season after joining the Nyamirambo based side last week.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:46 GMT
Mugabe Excited After National Team Return
[New Times] Patriots' captain Aristide Mugabe has described his return to the national basketball team a 'good feeling' after he found himself in head coach Sheikh Sarr's 18-man provisional squad for the forthcoming 2021 African Basketball Championsh...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:44 GMT
RPF Congratulates China's Ruling Party on Centenary Celebrations
[New Times] The Secretary General of Rwanda's ruling party, RPF-Inkotanyi, Francois Ngarambe on Tuesday July 6, attended the global summit for political parties, which was convened by the Communist Party of China (CPC), the Chinese ruling party.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:42 GMT
Govt, Regional Reinsurer to Sign Agreement
[New Times] The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is on Wednesday, July 7, expected to sign a host agreement with ZEP-RE which is expected to see the latter set up a presence in the country, The New Times understands.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:39 GMT
Two Women Arrested Over Pyramid Scheme
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) says it has in custody two women alleged to be masterminds of a multi-million pyramid scheme that was busted in May.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:37 GMT
How RRA Plans to Fund 46% of National Budget
[New Times] The 2021/22 budget worth an estimated Rwf3.8 trillion, is expected to be 67 per cent domestically funded, an equivalent of Rwf2.5 trillion.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:34 GMT
Basketball - Aristide Mugabe Gets First Call Up to National Team in Three Years
[New Times] Patriots captain Aristide Mugabe has been recalled to the national basketball team after three years.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:32 GMT
Gakenke - Local Leader Held Over Alleged Torture, Assault
[New Times] The executive secretary of Muhondo Sector in Gakenke District has been arrested with two others and is being investigated for charges of torture and intentional assault.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:04:30 GMT
Top 5 Agro-Processing Projects That Could Spur Economic Growth
[New Times] Last week, a plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies voted the Law determining State Finances for the 2021/2022 fiscal year closing the 2020/21 financial year.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:50:36 GMT
8 Kenyans Among 12 Suspects Sentenced to 8 Years Over Cyber Crimes in Rwanda
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Twelve suspects, among them eight Kenyans, three Rwandese and a Ugandan have been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for cyber-related crimes committed in Rwanda.



home