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Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:23:20 GMT
Moving African Rhinos - What It Takes to Translocate an Endangered Species
[The Conversation Africa] Rhino translocations have become a critical tool in the arsenal for the protection of these endangered animals. Recently, 30 white rhinos were flown into Rwanda from South Africa and introduced into the Akagera National Park...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:30:49 GMT
Deploying Ugandan Troops in DR Congo May Worsen Rwanda Relations
[Nile Post] Kigali had not officially commented about Uganda's military foray in DR Congo, raising a number of questions regarding Rwanda's next moves

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:47:36 GMT
Govt Considers to Increase Vup Daily Wage
[New Times] Beneficiaries of the Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme (VUP) say the social protection initiative has improved their livelihoods, but an increased wage for those engaged in public works would accelerate poverty reduction.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:47:41 GMT
Visit Rwanda, PSG Football Club Partner to Promote Sports Tourism
[New Times] As a way to invite the world to visit Rwanda, French top football club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Visit Rwanda launched a new campaign to showcase Rwanda's tourism attractions and iconic sporting and events facilities.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 06:47:41 GMT
Ferwahand to Decide On Election Date This Week
[New Times] The Rwanda Handball Federation (Ferwahand) will this week decide the date on which the elections for its new leadership will be held.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:23:15 GMT
2021 - a Year When Rwanda Became Africa's Sports Events Hub
[New Times] DESPITE the inconveniences caused by Covid-19 across the world, Rwanda, in 2021, positioned itself as one of Africa's major destinations for sports events.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:48 GMT
$1.2 Trillion Needed to Disrupt African Agriculture Through Off-Grid, Renewable Solutions
[New Times] Decentralised energy solutions, especially solar home systems, have become more standardised and accepted in the past decade and adoption of these products is now widespread worldwide. Many African countries' electrification strategies en...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:47 GMT
Local Investor Setting $3m Factory to Recycle Plastic Waste Into Pavers
[New Times] A local investor, Prosper Muhirwa, is set to construct a $3 million plant to recycle single-use plastics into construction materials including pavers.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:42 GMT
How Persons Living With Disabilities Are Using Banana Fibre As Raw Material
[New Times] A few years back, persons living with disabilities from Kicukiro district, Ayabaraya cell, Masaka sector were living in destitution.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:53:03 GMT
Chief UN Prosecutor Looks Forward to Achieving Justice for Victims of 1994 Genocide
[UN News] Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals - the judicial body that assumed the remaining work of the two UN war crimes tribunals in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia - updated the Security Cou...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:48 GMT
Hanga Pitchfest Finalists Speak Out On Solutions, Expectations
[New Times] December 11, will always be a story to tell in the life of now-pioneer winner of Hanga Pitch fest startup competition, Diane Cyuzuzo.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:48 GMT
Lague Byiringiro - the Next Big Talent in Rwandan Football
[New Times] Does the name Lague Byiringiro ring any bells? No, perhaps not many people know him now but the Rwandan attacker is currently one of the hottest young prospects in the country.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:48 GMT
Rwandan Players Abroad - Mutsinzi, Rwatubyaye Excel for Their Respective Clubs
[New Times] It was a great weekend for Rwandan players abroad as the likes of Ange Mutsinzi, Abdul Rwatubyaye and others put up superb performances for their respective clubs

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:47 GMT
APR Coach Demands Consistency After Bugesera Win
[New Times] APR head coach Mohamed Adil Errade has urged his side to stay focused and maintain consistency ahead of the two postponed remaining matches in the 2021/22 Rwanda premier league.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:37:47 GMT
Bal Qualifiers - Ndizeye Speaks Out On Impressive Performance for South Sudanese Side
[New Times] Rwandan small forward Dieudonné Ndizeye has said that he is happy with the contribution that he has made for Cobra Sports, a South Sudanese club for which he has been featuring in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) qualifiers.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:23:40 GMT
How Standards Body's New Certification Procedures Will Boost Trade
[New Times] In previous months, Athanase Harelimana the coordinator of UNICOOPAGI (Union De Cooperatives Agricoles Intégrées) based in Nyamagabe District, Southern Province, would make several trips to Kigali when seeking certification or other ser...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:22:10 GMT
Butaro Cancer Centre to Be Expanded
[New Times] The Butaro Cancer Centre is currently undergoing expansion works that will increase its capacity from 150 to 250 beds, among other key improvements.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:21:44 GMT
Nkundabarashi, President of Rwanda Bar Association, On His Agenda
[New Times] In November, Moise Nkundabarashi, (a partner at Trust Law Chambers) was elected as the new President of Rwanda Bar Association taking over from Julien Kavarunganda who has been in the office for two consecutive terms.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:20:33 GMT
Who Won What At the 2021 Amateur Golf League?
[New Times] THE AMATEUR Golf league concluded on Saturday, December 11, with the best golfers being awarded.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:19:46 GMT
Israel Contributes Rwf100m to Rwanda's Universal School Connectivity Efforts
[New Times] The State of Israel through the Embassy of Israel in Rwanda has contributed Rwf100 million to purchase computers and other devices for teachers whose schools are being connected to the internet under the Giga project ("smart classes").

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:19:16 GMT
Ikenna Duru Optimistic of Gorilla FC Resurgence
[New Times] GORILLA FC winger Mercy Ikenna Duru is very confident that his side will start winning games soon.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:18:40 GMT
Rayon Sports Woes Continues As Mukura Pulls Surprise in Rusizi
[New Times] The abysmal form of Rayon Sports continued on Saturday afternoon after they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Kigali Stadium by Gorilla FC in a Rwanda Premier League week 8 fixture.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:18:03 GMT
Rwanda's First Ambassador to Nepal Presents Letters of Credence
[New Times] Jacqueline Mukangira, Rwanda's first ambassador to Nepal, on Friday, December 10, presented her Letters of Credence to Bidya Devi Bhandari, the President of the Asian country.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 07:17:08 GMT
Uganda and Rwanda Paying Tshisekedi a King's Ransom to Open Shop in DR Congo
[East African] In early October, Uganda impounded four Kenyan trucks carrying fish to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ugandan officials alleged the fish were immature.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:17:41 GMT
Hanga Pitchfest - Kagame Awards Cyuzuzo As Innovator of the Year
[New Times] Kagame said that Hanga Pitchfest had equipped all those who participated with new tools that will help grow their companies.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 06:04:50 GMT
Regional Parliament Backs SADC Model Law On Gender-Based Violence
[New Times] MP Fatuma Ndangiza, Chairperson of the East African Legislative Assembly's Committee on Regional Affairs and Conflict Resolution, on Saturday, December 11, delivered a solidarity statement during the "special occasion" of the adoption of ...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 06:03:39 GMT
First Lady Calls for Gender Equality in African Scientists
[New Times] The First Lady Jeannette Kagame made case for gender equality in the science and scientific field in African countries.

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 15:36:43 GMT
Survivors Joins UN to Celebrate Global Genocide Prevention Day
[New Times] The Association of Graduates of Genocide Survivors Organization (GAERG) has on Thursday, December 9 joined the United Nations Office of Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, in marking 73 years after the adoption of convention of ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:57:09 GMT
Who Will Rayon Sports Tap as New Coach?
[New Times] Rayon Sport football club suspended head coach Masudi Juma this week after a string of poor results in the Rwanda premier league. / Photo: Courtesy.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:57:08 GMT
Musanze Terror Trial Verdict Set for January 7
[New Times] The Military High Court has announced that it will pass its verdict in the trial involving 38 people attached to the P5 militia on January 7, 2022.



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