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November 30, 2025, 10:29 pm
Al-Merrikh SC Stumble in Bugesera, Kiyovu Back to Winning Ways
- [New Times] Thursday results
Inside Masaka's Evolution Into Kigali's Emerging Medical Hub
- [New Times] When you visit Masaka sector, Kicukiro district, the change is impossible to miss. What once felt like the dusty edge of Kigali's red-soiled hillsides, dotted with eucalyptus trees, small farms, and quiet homes, now hums with an energy that belongs to cities.
No Evidence Rwandan President Paul Kagame Called His Tanzanian Counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan a 'Murderer'
- [Africa Check] No evidence Rwandan president Paul Kagame called his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan a 'murderer'
Costly Lending Rules Stifle Africa's Clean Energy Push, Investors Warn
- [New Times] Africa's efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers.
Africa Urged to Swap Aid Dependence for Private Capital to Drive Development
- [New Times] Relying solely on public funding or foreign aid is no longer sufficient to meet Africa's growing needs, African ministers and investors have said, calling for more private investment to close the continent's infrastructure gaps.
Green Economy Week - UN Pledges Robust Support for Rwanda's Accelerated Green Economy Agenda
- [New Times] The United Nations (UN) has pledged deeper cooperation with Rwanda as the country advances an ambitious shift towards a green and climate-resilient economy, a vision that has gained renewed momentum following announcements made at COP30 in Belem, Brazil.
All Is Set for Niwe Healing Concert, Say Organisers
- [New Times] Organisers have confirmed that preparations for Richard Nick Ngendahayo's Niwe Healing Concert are complete ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for November 29 at BK Arena.
Play-Based Science Programme Empowers Over 180,000 Learners to Build Community Solutions
- [New Times] A total of 180,005 primary learners across eleven districts in Rwanda can now apply skills gained from the Science and Elementary Technology (SET) curriculum into real, community-driven solutions, a milestone from five years of learning through play with technology projects implemented by Right To Play.
Kagame Talks Parenting, Quality Time With Family
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame has emphasised that the foremost goal of parenting is to raise children who are responsible, decent, and contribute positively to society.
Washington Peace Talks a 'Good Step' but Regional Leaders Must Take Responsibility - Kagame
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame has described the possibility of holding discussions with DR Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi, in Washington D.C, as a positive step toward resolving the crisis in eastern DR Congo, but emphasised that lasting peace will only come if the countries directly involved take responsibility.
Ugandan Firm Takes Over Kigali Fashion Week On Seven-Year Deal
- [New Times] Rwanda's premier fashion event, Kigali Fashion Week, is making a major comeback after a two-year hiatus.
Govt Reassures HIV Patients As External Funding Ends
- [New Times] Mutsinzi (not his real name), a resident of Gatsibo District, learned in 2017 that he was HIV positive. After starting antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) under government support, his health improved significantly and his weight increased from 40 kilogrammes to around 70 kilogrammes, allowing him to regain a normal life.
Clarity On HIV Treatment Continuation Is Important Despite Halt in USAID Funding
- [New Times] For years, Rwanda has built one of Africa's most reliable HIV treatment systems, a system that has allowed many patients like Mutsinzi to reclaim their lives.
I&m Bank (Rwanda) Welcomes Richard Tusabe to Board of Directors
- [New Times] I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Tusabe as an Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing over 25 years of distinguished leadership experience in public finance, corporate management, tax administration, social security, and investment governance.
Two More Suspects Arrested in Yampano's Leaked Sex Tape Case
- [New Times] Two more suspects -- YouTuber Cyprien Uzabakiriho, popularly known as Djihad, and Nestor Kwizera -- have been arrested for allegedly sharing explicit videos of rising artiste Yampano and his girlfriend.
Court Postpones Yampano's Video Leak Case
- [New Times] Kicukiro Primary Court has adjourned the trial of Patrick Ishimwe, widely known as Pazzo Man, and John Kalisa, known as Kjohn, the key suspects in the video leak saga involving musician Yampano.
Nuclear Energy - How Rwanda Could Benefit From Global Initiative
- [New Times] This month, at the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP3O) in Brazil, Rwanda signed the International Declaration to Triple Global Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050, a move that officials at Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) expect to position the country for finance and technology transfer.
New Era Begins - Who Is Who in Rayon Sports Interim Leadership?
- [New Times] A new five-member interim committee has been appointed to run Rayon Sports for the next three months, with a mandate to oversee key reforms to restore stability and strengthen the club's management.
We Chose Rwanda for Many Reasons, Says Al Hilal Coach
- [New Times] Al Hilal head coach Laurenƫiu Reghecampf has said that Rwanda's security and safety were among several factors that convinced the Sudanese club to consider competing in the Rwanda Premier League.
Open Letter to Bonnie Mugabe - Where You Must Excel to Succeed As Ferwafa Secretary General
- [New Times] Dear Bonnie, allow me to begin by extending my heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as Secretary General of Rwanda Football Association (FERWAFA). You deserve it.
Is War Really Inevitable?
- [New Times] "I marched through the Rosental valley on foot and arrived at my father's house unharmed in the evening after more than four years of service." These words of Franz Arneitz who was a soldier throughout the First World War, where approximately 15 to 22 million people died, were portrayed in the first items of the temporary exhibition titled "How Wars End" in Villach, Austria.
How Vulnerable Children Are Reintegrated Into Families
- [New Times] Rwanda is expanding support for vulnerable children, providing shelter, education, and counselling services, to help them return to safe family environments, according to the National Rehabilitation Service (NRS). Between 2020 and 2024, NRS centers received 2,955 children, while 761 children under 18 are still in care.
Rayon Fans Back Leadership Overhaul As Interim Committee Assumes Office
- [New Times] Rayon Sports players, newly appointed interim committee members and excited supporters were all smiles as the club held its first training session since major governance changes were announced. The session took place on Wednesday, November 26, at Nzove training ground.
Can 'Pay-As-You-Cook' Model Turn the Tide On Missed Targets?
- [New Times] The government is piloting a pay-as-you-cook model that allows households to purchase cooking gas in small, affordable amounts, in an effort to rapidly increase the use of clean cooking fuels across the country, Infrastructure Minister Jimmy Gasore has said.
Made in Rwanda - Oto Software Suite Simplifies Pos, Business Management
- [New Times] Many businesses in Rwanda began with notebooks to track sales and daily activities. Over time, some moved to spreadsheets. That helped but still left plenty of room for mistakes.
Public Discomfort With Praise
- [New Times] One of the more interesting distortions shaping civic life in parts of Africa today, including Rwanda, is an emerging discomfort with praise. Acknowledging something that works, whether an institution, a leader, or simply a public service that performs as intended, is treated as a kind of political trespass.
New 'Iremere Ejo Heza' Campaign Aims to Boost Pension Savings for Momo Users
- [New Times] Mobile Money Rwanda Limited (MoMo Rwanda), in partnership with the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), has launched "Iremere Ejo Heza", a campaign that will enable over six million MoMo users (MoMotima) to automatically save for their pension through the long-term saving scheme Ejo Heza, a voluntary and government-sponsored programme available to all Rwandans.
New Study Shows How Rwandan Schools Can Cut Internet Costs
- [New Times] A pilot project in Bugesera District has found that schools can reduce internet costs by more than half, yet gaining faster and more reliable connections.
Office Routines Driving Up Diabetes Risk, Experts Warn
- [New Times] Many office workers in Rwanda spend most of their day seated at desks, in long meetings, or during extended commutes. Quick sugary snacks, restaurant meals, and elevator trips often replace healthier choices like short walks or using the stairs.
Al Hilal Held By Police FC On Debut League Match
- [New Times] Sudanese giants Al Hilal began their Rwanda Premier League campaign with a stalemate after being held to a 0-0 draw by Ben Moussa's Police FC on Wednesday at Kigali Pele Stadium.
