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Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:54:49 GMT
Greece Donates 200,000 Astrazeneca Doses to Rwanda
[New Times] Rwanda through the ministry of defence on Friday received a consignment of 200,000 AstraZeneca doses from the Greek military.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:07:34 GMT
Bank of Kigali Profit Up to U.S.$22 Million on Interest Income
[East African] Bank of Kigali (BK Group) net profit for six months to June rose 41.5 percent on the back of increased interest and non-interest income.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:58:26 GMT
44% Genocide Survivors in Bugesera Suffer From Depression - Report
[New Times] A collaborative report released on Thursday, September 2 has revealed that while 44 percent of the survivors aged over 45 years experience recurrent depression, 22 percent of the perpetrators who have served their sentence and been releas...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:55:46 GMT
What Should Happen to Priests Convicted for Genocide?
[JusticeInfo.net] Can the hand that raised a machete to kill now raise it to bless? The rehabilitation of priests convicted for their role in the 1994 genocide of Tutsis is a controversial issue in Rwanda. Some of them half speak about their half-liv...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:53:14 GMT
Over 90 Register for 2021 Golf Amateur League
[New Times] One hundred golfers have registered to take part in the 2021 'Piga Mingi' (PMC) golf amateur league which tees off on Saturday, September 4, at Falcon Golf and Country Club in Rwamagana, Eastern Province.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:36:20 GMT
Inside Rwanda, CAR New Agriculture Deal
[New Times] The memorandum of understanding on agriculture cooperation between Rwanda and the Central African Republic (CAR) which was signed last week on Friday, offers a world of opportunities for peoples of both countries, the Minister of State at...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:29:09 GMT
Covid-19 - Rwanda Secures 108,000 Johnson & Johnson Doses
[New Times] Rwanda has acquired a total of 108,000 Johnson & Johnson single-shot Covid-19 vaccines through the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT).

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:28:10 GMT
Minister Gatabazi on Why Some Districts Were Kept Under Tight Curfew
[New Times] The Government during cabinet meeting, on Wednesday September 1, issued tight Covid-19 prevention measures for the districts of Burera, Gicumbi, Kirehe, Ngoma, Nyagatare, Nyamasheke, Nyaruguru, and Rwamagana.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:29:05 GMT
'Neptune Frost' Premieres at NY Film Festival
[East African] Rwandan-American production Neptune Frost will hold one of its first US premiere at the New York Film Festival.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:24:56 GMT
Covid-19 - Rwanda Revises Curfew, Rules on Gatherings as It Expands Vaccination
[East African] Rwanda has eased Covid-19 guidelines allowing traditional weddings, gyms and gaming to resume as the country gradually reopens the economy.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:21:41 GMT
Afrobasket Electrifies Kigali's Sports Scene
[East African] Kigali's sports and entertainment scene came back to life in August, with the start of Afrobasket -- the biggest basketball event for national teams on the continent.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:31:36 GMT
Govt to Launch New Phase of Management of Used Face Masks
[New Times] Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) is set to roll out new ways of collecting, transporting, disposing and managing used face masks.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:18:55 GMT
World Cup Qualifiers - Football Fans Not Allowed for Rwanda-Kenya Match
[New Times] Football lovers have been snatched the opportunity to attend a highly anticipated match between Rwanda and Kenya slated for this Sunday, September 5, Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa) announced on Thursday.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:08:35 GMT
Basketball - Toronto Raptors Coach in Rwanda to Train Local Coaches, Players
[New Times] NBA G-League side Toronto Raptors head coach Patrick Mutombo is currently in Rwanda to conduct a training clinic for coaches and players.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:31:42 GMT
Remembering Jay Polly - Tributes Pour in for the Hip-Hop Pioneer
[New Times] Musicians and Rwandans in general are mourning the demise of Jay Polly real name Joshua Tuyishime, who was a top player in the Rwandan music and art industry.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:30:34 GMT
Covid-19 - Physical Concerts Set to Return After 18 Months
[New Times] Physical concerts, festivals and exhibitions are set to return in the country, after almost one and half years of restriction due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:37:07 GMT
New Hub to Connect Rwandan Women Entrepreneurs to Markets
[New Times] The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with the Rwandan Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) on Thursday, September 2 launched a SheTrades Hub in R...

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:31:39 GMT
Prisons Body Speaks Out On Jay Polly's Passing
[New Times] The Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) has offered details about what caused the death of rapper Joshua Tuyishime, commonly known as Jay Polly.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:58:47 GMT
Rwanda Faces Decline in Rainy Days
[New Times] Rwandan farmers are grappling with climate change, which continues to cause a decline in agriculture output in some areas, according to experts' surveys.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:36:03 GMT
Kagame Reshuffles Cabinet, Leaves Justice Ministry Vacant
[East African] Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has sent long-serving Justice minister, Johnston Busingye, to London where he will serve as Rwanda's ambassador.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:49:22 GMT
World Cup Qualifiers - Amavubi Lose to Mali
[New Times] THE national football team, Amavubi started their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign on a poor note after losing to Mali 1-0 at Stade d'Agadir on Wednesday, September 1.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:49 GMT
Govt to Dedicate 9,000 Hectares Towards Industrial Development
[New Times] Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) has said that the government will make available over 9,000 hectares for investors who want to set up industries in different cities across the country.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:46 GMT
17 Countries Confirm Participation in African Volleyball Cup in Rwanda
[New Times] The African Volleyball Association (CAVB) has announced that 17 countries, including Rwanda, will participate in the African Men's Africa Cup of Nations in Kigali between September 7 and 16, 2021.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:45 GMT
Rwanda Targets to Bounce Back in Paris 2024 Paralympics
[New Times] Rwanda's sitting volleyball team is already taking notes from Tokyo disappointment to prepare the journey to glory at the Paris 20204 Paralympics, according to national team head coach Jean Marie Vianney Nsengiyumva.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:44 GMT
New Wellness Centre to Help Tackle Mental Health in Rwanda
[New Times] A state-of-the-art facility which is expected to play a significant role in tackling mental health challenges is being built in Kinyinya Sector in Gasabo District with construction works expected to be complete early next year.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:41 GMT
BK Group Registers Rwf22.8 Billion Profit in First Half of 2021
[New Times] BK Group Plc has reported an after tax profit of Rwf22.8 billion in the first half of 2021, an increase of 41.5 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:38 GMT
New SIM Card Registration Process to Curb Fraud - RURA
[New Times] Telecom operators will be implementing new directives for SIM card registration in a move Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) said will help curb fraud.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:36 GMT
Afrobasket 2021 - Quarterfinals Tipoff Today
[New Times] Afrobasket 2021 quarter-final action tips-off today with Senegal taking on Angola at 3pm at the Kigali Arena.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:33 GMT
What Rights Do Children Born Out of Wedlock Have?
[New Times] A video of a woman who interrupted a church wedding to tearfully demand that the groom is compelled to pay child support has been a subject of heated debate since this past weekend. She also accused him of taking from her two of the five ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:45:30 GMT
Rwanda Earns Rwf447 Billion From Agricultural Exports
[New Times] Agricultural exports and re-exports from Rwanda generated over $444.8 million (approx.Rwf447bn) in 2020-2021, representing a revenue increase of 6.17 percent compared to $419 million earned during the previous fiscal year.



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