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Rwanda

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:19:33 GMT
How Annual Genocide Commemoration Fans the Flame of Ethnicity
[The Conversation Africa] Each year, Rwandans at home and in the diaspora remember those killed in the 1994 genocide. This is not a single-day event. Kwibuka ("to remember" in the local Kinyarwanda language) consists of 100 days of official commemora...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:48:25 GMT
What Is the Best Way to Address Kigali's Public Transport Challenges?
[New Times] Every year, the issue of public transport in Kigali clouds the media space, and over time, different measures have been suggested but it persists. One cannot ignore the fact that matters that are of public interest - like public transport...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:20:32 GMT
New Ministers to Be Sworn in
[New Times] The newly appointed cabinet ministers, Eric Rwigamba of Public Investments and Privatisation and Ildephonse Musafiri, the Minister of State of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources are expected to take oath of office on Tuesday...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:10:33 GMT
Commonwealth Games - Rwanda Defeats Maldives to Reach Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals
[New Times] Yesterday Rwanda 2-1 Maldives

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:42:06 GMT
War in North Expands as Displaced Hit 950,000
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Rwandan forces have dispersed the insurgents, leading to more widespread and audacious insurgent attacks. Government, Rwandan and SADC forces have become more active and effective. But they are not keeping Moci...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:41:06 GMT
Blinken to Visit South Africa, DR Congo and Rwanda [UPDATED]
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to three African countries from August 7 to 12 with visits to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda. These stops will follow visits to Cambod...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:37:45 GMT
Why Do Most Tech Start-Ups Fail to Take Off?
[New Times] Running a tech business is a lot harder than most people think. Rarely is the business so in tune with the niche that it can float along with minimal effort.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:26:00 GMT
Five Young Rwandan Players in Europe to Watch This Season
[New Times] There are alot of young Rwandan players scattered across Europe as they continue to make giant strides in their career.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:17:29 GMT
Zimbabwean Minister Decries Low Level of Trade With Rwanda
[New Times] HARARE- Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Fredrick Shava, has bemoaned the low levels of trade and economic cooperation with Rwanda saying this does not match the levels of friendship the two countries enjoy.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:26:48 GMT
Basketball - Top Prospects At U-18 Africa Championship
[New Times] Madagascar is set to witness the emergence of new stars in the 20th edition of the FIBA U-18 African Championship.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:15:39 GMT
Why Varsity Student's Business Was Nominated for U.S.$100,000 Global Award
[New Times] Ernest Mugisha, 22, started pondering about how to create a business empire that could change his life as well as help fight poverty in his community when he was studying Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science (MPC) in high school.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:47:57 GMT
Four Arrested Over Nyungwe Fire
[New Times] Four people have so far been arrested for allegedly burning part of Nyungwe forest.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:47:28 GMT
Nyanza - Two Teachers Detained Over Violation of Exam Guidelines
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has detained two teachers in Nyanza, Southern Province, for allegedly breaching confidentiality and sending unsolicited messages.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:34:11 GMT
Amavubi Striker Jacques Tuyisenge Joins AS Kigali
[New Times] Striker Jacques Tuyisenge on Monday signed for AS Kigali on a one-year deal ahead of the new season.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:33:04 GMT
Primary Teachers Get 88% Pay Rise
[New Times] Primary teachers are set to receive an 88 percent salary increment, while secondary school teachers will receive a 40 percent increment, effective August 2022.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:39:52 GMT
Public Warned Against Starting Wildfires as Blaze Guts Part of Nyungwe Forest
[New Times] Members of the public have been warned against starting bushfires in protected areas across the country.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:27:29 GMT
Experts Weigh in on Creation of New Investment Ministry
[New Times] The creation of the Ministry of Public Investments and Privatization will play a key role in curtailing losses from government investments while at the same time providing a better and efficient oversight for better results.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:24:42 GMT
SADC and Rwandan Troops Disperse Mozambique Insurgents - but Displace More Civilians
[Daily Maverick] The US has stepped up humanitarian aid to a growing number of internally displaced persons in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province amid successful efforts to disperse Isis-affiliated insurgents.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:14:23 GMT
Mining Industry Sees Value in Growing Local Processing Capacity
[New Times] Rwanda only recovers 35 percent of mined minerals, which by end of 2021 generated $516 million. However, to achieve the target of $1.5billion of revenue from exports by 2024, the mining board says it needs at least 60 per cent of recovery...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:10:13 GMT
Utility Agency Blames Water Scarcity on Rapid Urbanization
[New Times] The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) says lack of enough water supply in different parts of the country is partly as a result of new suburbs cropping up at a faster rate than what the utility body is able to satisfy.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:06:04 GMT
Kigali Needs Over 500 Buses to Address Public Transport Woes
[New Times] There is a need for over 500 buses to help end public transport woes in the City of Kigali, Emmanuel Katabarwa, the city engineer has disclosed.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:42:35 GMT
Abedi Bigirimana, Adil Mohamed Voted Player, Coach of the Year
[New Times] Kiyovu midfield maestro Abedi Biggirimana and APR's Edil Mohamed Erradi have been voted as the best player and coach of the 2021/22 season during the inaugural Hyper Football Awards 2022 held Saturday, July 30, at the Kigali Conference an...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:30:50 GMT
Commonwealth Games - Rwanda Beats South Africa in Beach Volleyball
[New Times] The national beach volleyball team defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opening match of the ongoing Commonwealth games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:16:02 GMT
Cabinet Makes New Major Appointments
[New Times] A cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Friday appointed several officials in different positions.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:56:58 GMT
President Kenyatta Commends Angola's Efforts Towards Normalization of Rwanda, DRC Relations
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended Angolan President João Lourenço for his efforts towards the normalization of relations between Rwanda and DR Congo.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:16:08 GMT
Ngabitsinze Appointed Minister of Trade as New Ministry is Created
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has appointed Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze as the new Minister of Trade and Industry, replacing Beata Habyarimana.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:53:07 GMT
Rwanda, Zimbabwe Sign Deals to Boost Investigation and Immigration Cooperation
[New Times] Rwanda and Zimbabwe have signed three key agreements as the two countries continue to cement their relations.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:16:56 GMT
Secretary Blinken's Travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda
[State Department] Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda August 2-12, 2022.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:22:00 GMT
Children's Rights Activists Decry Budget Cuts
[New Times] There are concerns over a decline in budget aimed to address critical issues affecting child rights, activists have said.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:21:57 GMT
High Freight Rates Cast a Shadow Over Horticulture Export Prospects
[New Times] When Robert Rukundo got a deal to export horticulture produce to France last month, he was expecting business growth and an increase in revenues. But, high airfreight costs are making this development impossible.



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