Rwanda Airports Company (RAC), the operator of Kigali International Airport, has selected RESQTEC, a Dutch company specializing in aircraft recovery solutions, as its supplier for aircraft recovery equipment, training, and services. This collaboration aims to enhance the airport’s preparedness for runway excursions and reduce the impact on operations. This means that by acquiring RESQTEC’s latest […]
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In a bold and empowering move, local visual artist Jemima Kakizi has teamed up with 20 visual artists to stage a week-long art exhibition aimed at promoting inclusivity and celebrating women in art. The exhibition is slated for July 17 – 25, at L’espace Art Center. Titled ‘ Sisterhood Of The Arts’, the exhibition will […]
William Sean Mwesigwa scored 34 points as Rwanda on Thursday ran away with a dominant 78-59 win over home side Tunisia in their Group C opening game of the 2023 FIBA U16 African Championship held at Salle Mohamed Mzali in Monastir. Joseph Nshimiye and Kenrik Kabano added 12 and 10 points, respectively, to help Patrick […]
It’s rare to find a lot of big names for people with disabilities across the entertainment sector as Claudine Mukarusine witnesses. Mukarusine went viral after appearing in the music video of ‘Igitekerezo’ by RnB singer King James. In an exclusive interview with The New Times, she shared that featuring in the song was her “contribution […]
The Director General of the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), Bernard Bahati, has dismissed recent allegations of leaked exams and a misaligned curriculum. Bahati said the reports are misinformation spread by a local TV station and amplified on social media. He affirmed that the exams were set in accordance with proper guidelines, reflecting […]
In a significant move to address public concerns about noise pollution, the Ministry of Environment has finally released comprehensive guidelines outlining safe sound levels for different locations and times of the day. Unlike previous regulations that only required noise-emitting establishments to implement soundproofing measures, the new guidelines establish clear decibel thresholds for public spaces, churches, […]
Two Rwandan nuns who were tragically murdered in Yemen are set to be made cannonised as saints, according to an announcement by Pope Francis. Canonisation is the declaration of a deceased person as an officially recognized saint, specifically, the official act of a Christian communion declaring a person worthy of public veneration and entering their […]
Fire broke out at the woodshops located in Zindiro, Kimironko in Gasabo District in the early hours of Tuesday, July 11. The cause of the fire outbreak has not yet been confirmed. However, firefighters and authorities are said to have arrived at the scene. The fire inferno ate up the entire woodwork workshops, grew stronger […]
Following a recent survey that showed an increase in alcohol consumption in the country, the Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign aimed at fighting the behaviour among people, especially the youth. Dubbed “TunyweLess,” the campaign is aimed at reaching out to people through various means including both social and conventional media, asking them […]
Lady Justice Immaculée Nyirinkwaya, Rwanda’s trailblazing female Supreme Court justice, bid farewell to the judiciary after an illustrious 27-year career. In bidding farewell to her, Rwanda’s top judicial practitioners gathered at the Supreme Court Headquarters on Friday, July 7, to honor her legacy. Among them included her colleagues, lawyers, and members of her family. Chief […]
African countries have reported êž’1.69 billion in additional revenues from fighting against tax evasion and illicit financial flows since 2009, a new report by Africa Initiative has revealed. Illicit financial flow refers to the movement of money across borders that is illegal in its source. Examples include illegal movements of money or capital from one […]
On Wednesday, July 5, the World Health Organization and GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance, announced that 12 countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine over the next two years. Despite having expressed enthusiasm about the vaccine during its development phases, Rwanda was not selected among […]
If a 19-year-old teenage boy defiles a 17-year-old girl, he is liable to 20 or 25 years’ imprisonment, which increases to a life sentence in the case of cohabitation, the Minister of State in charge of Constitutional and Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Justice, Soline Nyirahabimana, has said. She made the observations on July […]
President Paul Kagame has rallied for a coalition between land-locked countries and sea-locked islands in the Caribbean saying that if the two blocs worked together, their voice would be heard. He made the remarks in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, where he is attending the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of […]
President Paul Kagame has tasked officials in charge of football in the country to tackle issues surrounding the game which include; witchcraft, unprofessionalism, bribery and hinted that failure to solve problems in the sports sector will warrant his involvement. Kagame said this during the “Ask The President” session on Tuesday, July 4. The President emphasized […]
Health professionals have raised concerns over the growing number of people consuming alcohol in Rwanda, following a recent survey conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). The survey revealed that alcohol consumption in the country has increased from 41 percent in 2013 to 48 percent in 2022. The survey, which aimed to gather data on […]
Media reports have revealed how people-smuggling gangs are using the Thursday, June 29, decision by the United Kingdom’s Court of Appeal which, among others, ruled that Rwanda is not a safe destination for asylum seekers and refugees. As reported, it is the first evidence of migrants exploiting the Court of Appeal judgment. According to one […]
Dissident Paul Rusesabagina thanked the US for its efforts to release him from prison earlier this year. His made new criticisms of the Rwandan government in a video to mark the 61st anniversary of Rwanda’s independence. Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, who gained recognition after the 2004 US movie “Hotel Rwanda“ depicted the role he […]