It’s been almost a month since Rwanda started to experience a rapid spike in Covid-19 cases following several months of easing new infections. This recently prompted the government to take tougher measures to contain the virus spread after a rise in new in nearly every district. Julien Niyingabira, the Head of Rwanda Health Communications Centre […]
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AS Kigali football club has bid farewell to midfielder Muhadjiri Hakizimana whose contract run out last month. The City of Kigali sponsored thanked the defensive midfielder for his contribution to the club and wished him well in his future endeavours via their Twitter account. There are reports that the 27-year-old has joined Police in a […]
As Rwanda celebrated the 27th Liberation Day ceremony, the youth have pledged to keep the liberation legacy through developing their nation and sustain what was achieved in these 27 years after the liberation struggle. Different youth born after the liberation struggle spoke to The New Times and talked about how they want to sustain what […]
Despite a noticeable decline in the last few years, volleyball remains one of the most popular and most performing sporting disciplines in the country. And, over the years, the sport is hailed for building on the foundation of homegrown talents. Some of the most renowned volleyball legends in Rwanda also went on to hold big […]
The women’s U-20 national volleyball team departed the country for the Netherlands on Thursday night ahead of the 2021 FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship, which runs from July 9 to 18 in the European country. Under the tutelage of Christophe Mudahinyuka, the team flew aboard a Qatar Airlines flight at 7pm. Rwanda has been drawn […]
APR has put a staggering €130,000 price tag for the services of Lague Byiringiro ahead of his potential move to Swiss side FC Zurich. The 20-year-old was in Switzerland in April for professional trials with topflight side after the club had expressed interest in signing the striker. After the trials, Byiringiro returned to help his […]
Yet again the long holiday marking the end of the school year is here and as it was last year; it is fair to say that we are still in the Covid-19 pandemic. This has been the longest school year they have had. The third term is over and most schools are breaking off on […]
Higher learning institutions say they are ready to carry on with studies, shifting from face-to-face learning to online, following the new measures to control the further spread of Covid-19. The new measures, which were announced on Tuesday and went into force on Thursday, July 1, include the closure of all schools in affected areas including […]
Theogenie Mukamusonera, the eighth child in a family of nine, had a tough life growing up following the death of her father. At one point, she had to drop out of school because her mother could not afford her school fees. In a bid to overcome her problem, the 31-year-old resolved to go back to […]
Rwanda has passed a new order that legalises medical use of Cannabis, also known as marijuana, as the country moves closer to mass production and export of the multi-billion-dollar cash crop. The consumption of Cannabis products for recreational purposes remains illegal in Rwanda. The country maintains harsh penalties for illegal production, distribution and consumption of […]
The women national basketball team is set to add, on its roster, two international players, as the team’s preparations for the upcoming Afrobasket qualifiers gains momentum. The showpiece is scheduled for July 12-17, at the Kigali Arena. The new faces include Romania-based Tierra Monay Henderson as well as US based Whitney Houston. Henderson features, for […]
The high costs of Covid-19 tests is now becoming a hindrance to the free movement of people and goods in the East African Community (EAC). This is according to members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), who are rooting for harmonised costs and to make them more affordable. Dennis Namara, Chairperson of the Committee […]
Zipline, arguably the world’s largest drone delivery service for medical supplies which was founded in Rwanda has raised $250 million in new equity financing, bringing the company’s valuation to $2.75 billion. The new financing will enable Zipline to continue advancing its integrated service, including its autonomy platform, aircraft, fulfilment systems, and operations. The funding will […]
Rwanda has imposed a partial lockdown to curb the surging cases of Covid-19. A statement released by the Prime Minister’s office on Tuesday orders the closure of schools and universities and prohibits church services, meetings and all social gatherings, effective July 1. The 7pm-4am curfew was revised and the curfew will now run from 6pm […]
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, flanked by senior government officials on Tuesday hosted a news conference to address new covid-19 restrictions. The restrictions are due to a surge in daily Covid-19 cases and the emergence of new variants. From the longer curfew hours to the slashing of Covid-19 test costs, here are 10 key takeaways. 1. […]
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have requested that the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat settle over $1 million outstanding allowances owed to them. EALA counts 54 elected members – with nine from each of the six EAC Partner States. The outstanding allowances accrued over a one-year period from 2019 to 2020, according […]
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday hosted a news conference to address new covid-19 restrictions that were announced earlier on the same day. The move was coincident with the current surge in daily Covid-19 cases and the emergence of new variants globally. From the longer curfew hours to the slashing of Covid-19 test costs, here […]
Rwanda volleyball federation (FRVB) have announced dates for the first edition of the Liberation volleyball tournament. The three-day event will run from July 2 to 4 at Kigali Arena. The first edition will attract three categories, the men’s professional category, women’s professional fray and a veteran’s competition for men. Jean de Dieu Bagirishya, the second […]