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Rwanda: New Ministerial Order to Reduce Govt Losses Arising From Lawsuits
A new ministerial order determining gross misconduct is expected to save Rwanda from being entangled in court cases related to public service management, the Minister of State in charge of Constitutional and Legal Affairs Evode Uwizeyimana has said. Adopted by the Cabinet last week, the order is one of a set of ministerial orders that seek to facilitate implementation of the law regulating labour in Rwanda that was passed in 2018.
Rwanda: Heavy Rains - Death Toll Rises to 19
The number of confirmed deaths from torrential rains across the country since Sunday has risen to 19 after authorities initially put the number at 13 on Sunday, February 2. The toll rose partly as a result of another downpour on Monday, February 4, after the Emergency Ministry announced the initial damages. The downpour in Kigali started around 6:30 pm on Sunday evening and lasted nearly four hours.
Rwanda: Gashumba in Parliament Over Understaffed Hospitals
The Minister for Health, Dr Diane Gashumba, is expected to appear before the parliamentary Social Affairs standing committee, on Wednesday, February 5 to respond to queries relating to measures in place to increase the number of staff in hospitals across the country. Gashumba joins other senior and junior government officials who have since late last month been appearing before this committee to respond to concerns raised by the National Public Service Commission in its 2018/2019 annual report.
Rwanda Cancer Centre Will Save More Lives - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has praised the newly constructed Rwanda Cancer Centre as a facility that will save the lives of hundreds of Rwandans and also help the government better spend the resources that have been used to send patients abroad for treatment.
Rwanda: Minister Under Fire Over Alleged Assault
Evode Uwizeyimana, the Minister of State in charge of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, has come under fire on social media for an alleged assault on a security guard at a city mall. An eyewitness reported that, during the incident, the minister did not want to walk through a metal detector as is required of members of the public before accessing public buildings. This was despite the security guards' request.
Rwanda: Peace Cup 2020 - Police Face Musanze Test in First Round
Tuesday Mukura Vs Bugesera 15:00 Muhanga Vs Interforce 15:00 APR Vs Etoile de l'Est 15:00 Gorilla Vs Marines 15:00 Espoir Vs Sunrise 15:00 Musanze Vs Police 15:00 Former Peace Cup winners Police will be looking to get off to a winning start when they face Rwanda Premier League rivals Musanze in the first-leg of their first round tie on Tuesday afternoon. The match gets underway at 3pm, at Ubworoherane Stadium in Musanze District.
Rwanda: Don't Tolerate Incitement, Dehumanisation - Scholars
Scholars of the Genocide against the Tutsi and experts in the studies of the Jewish Holocaust have sounded a warning about incitement and dehumanisation tendencies in society as serious potent causes of genocide and other crimes against humanity. According to scholars, the Jewish holocaust and the Genocide against the Tutsi were forerun by dehumanization propaganda and incitement; and these tendencies must not be given room in society today as nations look at building sustainable peace.
Rwanda: Teen Access to Contraceptives Splits Public Opinion
Months after President Paul Kagame advised all stakeholders to dig deeper into the proposal to give teenagers as young as 15 access to contraceptives, opinion on the issue is still split, The New Times can reveal. Article 7 of the law relating to human reproductive health provides that every person having attained the maturity age has the right to decide for oneself in relation to human reproductive health issues. However, the maturity age is 18 years. Anyone below that age is considered a minor.
Rwanda: Over 40% of Wetlands 'Lost Their Pristine Nature'
A new survey has found that integrity status of Rwanda's wetlands and their biodiversity is at about 60 per cent meaning that over 40 per cent have lost their quality due to encroachment. The survey, dubbed "Wetlands Biodiversity and Ecological Integrity Assessment", was conducted by Albertine Rift Conservation Society (ARCOS Network). The preliminary findings were presented during the celebration of World Environment Day under the theme "Reversing wetlands biodiversity loss".
Rwanda: Mime Restaurant - Rwanda's Only Disability Facility Set to Open
Rwanda will soon be home to a mime restaurant - a socially responsible yet sustainable restaurant that employs people living with disabilities (deaf) as waiters, supervisors and chefs in order to make use of their special abilities. The innovative set-up will be part of the soon to be unveiled Kigali Masterpiece Mall, a $16-million complex that is located on Remera-Kanombe road at Giporoso and will be the first of its kind in Africa.
Rwanda: New Maize Price Set As Harvest Starts
Farmers have welcomed favourable new maize prices which were set at the onset of harvest season, according to Maize Farmers' Cooperatives Federation in Rwanda. According to prices announced recently by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), a kilogramme of maize is now Rwf223, representing an increase of 6 per cent. The development comes after maize had reached an all-time high at Rwf600 a kilogramme - in Kigali.
Rwanda: Amavubi in Search for Friendly Matches Ahead of CHAN 2020
Rwanda football team, Amavubi, plans to play three build-up matches as part of the preparations ahead of the 6th African Nations Championships (CHAN) in Cameroon, in April. The 2020 CHAN finals tournament is scheduled for April 4-25. According to reports, the hosts Cameroon have formally requested Rwanda for a buildup match on March 28, just a week before the tournament gets underway.
Rwanda: Busingye Appears in Parliament Over Lawsuits Against Government
The Minister for Justice, Johnston Busingye, will appear before the parliamentary Social Affairs Standing Committee on Tuesday, February 4, where he is expected to answer queries on what measures are in place to hold leaders accountable for their poor decisions that cost the government millions in lawsuits.
Rwanda: New International Construction Technology Enters Rwandan
Rwandans are set to benefit from low cost-housing made out of a new construction technology "Earthbag", that is currently used in different countries in Asia, USA and Europe. Earthbag construction (building with polypropylene bags usually filled with earthen materials) is a versatile, easy-to-master, low-impact, and highly durable form of building, suitable for structures from houses to root cellars.
Rwanda: Food Security Threatened By Heavy Rains
The ongoing heavy downpour may jeopardise food security in the coming months and keep inflation on the rise. Currently, farmers are in a post-harvest season which, according to analysts, will be a tough moment. The threat rose during the last quarter of last year when destructive rains in November and December flooded nearly 4,000 hectares of crops. As a result, according to the Central Bank, food inflation skyrocketed to 23.8 per cent in December against the medium-term benchmark of 5 per cent.
Rwanda: Special Olympics - Rwanda to Host Pan African Games in 2022
Rwanda has won the rights to host the 2nd Special Olympics Pan Africa Games in 2022. The development was confirmed to Times Sport by pastor Dues Sangwa, chairman of Rwanda Special Olympics. Rwanda's bid to host the games was endorsed at the recently concluded inaugural Special Olympics Pan African Games in Cairo, Egypt. "We are very happy to have been given the opportunity to host the games, which will be held every after two years. It is a great vote of confidence to our country," said Sangwa.
Rwanda: First Lady Boosts Drive to Avail Sanitary Pads to Needy Students
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has pledged to donate 100 packs of sanitary pads every month for a period of one year, in a major boost to a local initiative aimed at ending period poverty. The initiative, running under a social media campaign hashtag #IMatter, seeks to ensure girls do not miss class due to stigma associated with not being able to afford sanitary pads.
Rwanda Prepared for Cybertech Africa Meet - Minister Ingabire
The Minister for ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire has said Rwanda is prepared for the first ever Cybertech Africa summit that is slated in March. 2000 delegates from all around the world will convene to discuss and assess several cyber challenges facing the continent in a bid to find relevant solutions.
Rwandans in Kenya Celebrate Heroes' Day
Hundreds of Rwandans living in different parts of Kenya on Saturday, February 1 converged at the residence of the Rwandan High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr. Richard Masozera, to celebrate the 26th Heroes' Day. In his remarks, Masozera expressed gratitude for the big turn up of the Rwandan community and used the occasion to wish everyone present a happy New Year.
Rwanda to Host Regional Centre of Excellence on Vaccines
The University of Rwanda is set to host the headquarters of the East African Community Regional Center of Excellence for vaccines, Immunization and Health supply chain management (EAC RCE- VIHSCM). The centre, whose construction works are expected to commence not later than June 2020, will be built at University of Rwanda, Remera Campus.
Rwanda: Uganda Commits to Releasing Rwandan Nationals
The third Quadripartite summit resolved that Uganda and Rwanda would release nationals of each country held and lists were submitted to facilitate the objective. The summit hosted by President Lourenço was also attended by President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo and President Museveni.
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2020 - How 20 Progressed to the Boot Camp
Thirty-four contestants were on Saturday eliminated from the ongoing Miss Rwanda 2020 contest which saw the top 20 progress to the boot camp during a tightly-contested pre-selection event held in PSF Expo Grounds tent, Gikondo. The Saturday downpour did not stop a youthful audience showing up at the venue as sections of individuals and fan clubs came to root for their favourite contestants, brandishing banners and posters of their favourites as they sought to outdo each other.
Rwanda: André Casa Mbungo - Kiyovu Clear Debt With Former Coach
Former SC Kiyovu head coach André Casa Mbungo can afford to smile again after the club cleared his long-standing arrears. The Mumena-based side owed Casa Mbungo Rwf6.5million in salary and allowances before he stepped down in November 2018 as the financial crisis deepened at the club. The debts were sorted after early last month the local football governing body (Ferwafa) ordered the Green Baggies to do so by March 31 or risk transfer ban.
Rwanda: Riders Step Up Preparations Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda 2020
Feb. 23: Stage 1: Kigali - Rwamagana - Kigali (114.4 km) Feb. 24: Stage 2: Kigali - Huye (120,5km) Feb. 25: Stage 3: Huye - Rusizi (142km) Feb 26: Stage 4: Rusizi - Rubavu (206.3km) Feb. 27: Stage 5: Rubavu - Musanze (84.7km) Feb. 28: Stage 6: Musanze - Muhanga (127.3 km) Feb.
Rwanda: How the African Centre of Excellence in IOT Is Working to Upgrade Service Delivery
The African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT), is one of four African Centers that were set up at University of Rwanda in 2017, under the Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence Project (ACE II) financed by the World Bank to establish and strengthen specialization and collaboration in the region.
Rwanda: Handball - APR Keen On Heroes Cup Title
National handball league side APR have said that they want to start the 2020 season with a trophy as the army side target the Heroes Cup. This year's Heroes Cup tournament starts on Saturday and will climax Sunday in Gicumbi District. APR, former winners of the annual tournament, have been placed in Group B alongside UR-Nyagatare, UR-Rukara and UR-Nyarugenge. According to Anaclet Bagirishya, the APR head coach, Heroes Cup is a good test to his squad ahead of the new league season.
Rwandans in Wuhan Safe, No Plan for Evacuations - Govt
The government of Rwanda has said that Rwandans in the Chinese city of Wuhan are safe and there is no immediate plan to evacuate them. Wuhan is the city at the heart of the coronavirus outbreak that has spread to all the 31 Chinese provinces and about 23 other countries, globally, a factor that prompted the World Health Organisation to declare the epidemic a Public Health Emergence of International Concern.
Rwanda: Why We Need Heroes
Today is Heroes Day in this country. We honour and celebrate our national heroes for their vision and patriotism, their acts of courage, selflessness, and sacrifice. There will be the usual ceremony where President Paul Kagame, and representatives of diplomats and families of those we honour will lay a wreath on the tombs of Major General Fred Gisa Rwigema, Umwami Mutara III Rudahigwa, Agatha Uwilingiyimana, Michel Rwagasana, the students of Nyange, the Unknown Soldier, and others.
Rwanda to Scrap Visa Fees
Rwanda is considering scrapping visa fees for citizens of the Commonwealth nations as well as the African Union and La Francophonie member countries, President Paul Kagame has announced. Kagame made the announcement recently at the International School for Government at King's College in London, while speaking about Rwanda's transformation journey. The conversation was moderated by Alexander Downer, the Executive Chair of the institution.
Rwanda: The Rwanda's Capital Market University Challenge Is Back
The Rwanda's Capital Market Authority (CMA) has brought back the annual Capital Market University Challenge (CMUC), a competition aimed at creating awareness among the youth in universities and high learning institutions (HLIs) about capital market. For its 7th edition, CMUC will see students from universities and tertiary institutions from all provinces and the City of Kigali compete from regional to national level.
Rwanda Chess Open a Good Test for Our Young Players - Ferwade
The 2020 edition of the annual Rwanda Open chess tournament, which kicks off at Classic Hotel in Kigali on Saturday, will be a good opportunity for the country's promising young players to measure up, an official has told Times Sport. By press time Thursday, only 15 players had registered for the three-day event but more were expected as registration continues until hours before games begin on Saturday.
Rwanda: Inside Kagame's Message On Good Neighbourliness
At the annual Diplomatic Corps Luncheon on January 29, President Paul Kagame delivered a candid speech explaining the Uganda-Rwanda crisis. Kagame underscored that it is bad neighbourliness that "closed" the border between the two countries, which he illustrated through analogy regarding his relationship with neighbours at his private home in Rwanda's eastern province. "Where I live," Kagame began, "an hour away by road, I have a neighbour.
Angolan President and Car Counterpart Analyze Cooperation
Luanda — The President of Angola, João Lourenço, met this Thursday in Luanda with his counterpart from the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin-Archange Touadéra, as part of the strengthening of bilateral cooperation and political relations. 1 / 1 Chefes de Estado de Angola, João Lourenço (à dir.) e da RCA, Faustin-Archange Touadéra The Central African statesman arrived in Luanda, today, for a visit of a few hours, having not made any statements to the press.
Gambia's Growing Pains Should Not Overshadow Progress
Much of the news emanating from The Gambia over the past several days has been grim. Scenes of protesters being assaulted with teargas and journalists being detained on dubious charges have conjured memories of the country's authoritarian past. That two local radio stations were also suspended, reportedly due to their critical accounts of anti-government protests, is particularly concerning.
Malawi: Voter Apathy Hits Lilongwe South By-Election
Low turn out has hit the Lilongwe south constituency by-election as by noon, a few voters turned up in polling centres to cast their vote. However, election officials were upbeat that more voters would turn up this afternoon as people might have been in their gardens in the morning. All polling stations opened on time at six in the morning and so far, the voting process is going on smoothly. The polling centres closes at six in the evening and results are expected to be announced on Friday.
Zimbabwe: Cop Killing Machete Gang Denied Bail
Machete-wielding artisanal miners, who allegedly murdered a policer officer in December last year at Good Hope Mine in Kadoma, have been denied bail pending trial at the High Court. Justice Amy Tsanga denied seven of alleged machete attackers bail but granted one minor. The judge said the accused were of no fixed abode and if released, were a potential danger to society and their counterparts remain at large. "Applicants are said not be permanently resident at the given address.
South Africa: Alleged Human Traffickers Owe Government Millions
The seven Chinese nationals, who were last year arrested for alleged human trafficking, are believed to owe the Department of Employment and Labour R7 million for contravening various labour laws. This emerged on Wednesday during the testimony of Gauteng Provincial Chief Inspector, Advocate Michael Msiza, in the bail hearing of the seven in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court.
South Africa: Welshman Debuts for Stormers, Kolisi At No 8
Cape Town — Wales and British and Irish Lions international Jamie Roberts will make his Stormers debut alongside 10 Springboks named in the match-day squad for the opening round Super Rugby encounter with the Hurricanes at Newlands on Saturday. Roberts will start at inside centre, with fellow midfielder Rikus Pretorius, who is 12 years his junior, also set to make his Stormers debut from the bench.
Zimbabwe: Judge Blasts Lawyer for Misleading VP Chiwenga
High Court judge, Pisirai Kwenda has voiced his disappointment over the manner in which Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's lawyer, Wilson Manase, was "misleading" his client after it emerged in court Thursday that the VP was in possession of his wife's diplomatic passport. A veteran lawyer, Manase and Chiwenga, had over the past two weeks, denied that the VP was in possession of a passport that Marry Mubaiwa had to surrender to the Clerk of Court.
Africa: Watchdog Head Urges Palm Oil Industry to Look Beyond Forests in Climate Fight
Kuala Lumpur — Palm oil companies will be expected to start reducing emissions throughout their supply chains, says outgoing head of industry body The next big challenge for palm oil growers is to go beyond curbing deforestation and look at how they can slash planet-warming emissions throughout their supply chains, the outgoing head of the industry's watchdog said on Tuesday.
Namibia: Maranatha to Host Vocal Training Workshop
Gospel star Maranatha Goroh, who is also one of the best female vocalists in the country, will be hosting a vocal training workshop under her brand, Maranatha Music Ministry (M3). It is set to take place at TKO Restaurant and Coffee Lounge, at the corner of Sam Nujoma and Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue on Saturday, 29 February. Maranatha ventured into vocal training when she saw the need for mastering vocal skills in singers and upcoming musicians.
Zambia: Fate in Our Hands - Kaunda
Coach Chris Kaunda says destiny is in Zanaco's hands to qualify for the CAF 2019/20 Confederation Cup quarter-finals. Kaunda said in an interview before departure for Morocco ahead of Sunday's Group C clash against leaders RS Berkane. A draw would be enough to secure Zanaco's passage to the last eight of the competition while victory would see them top the group. "Destiny will be in our hands come Sunday when we face Berkane but we are not under pressure at all.
Mozambique: Defence Forces 'In Permanent Combat Readiness'
Maputo — The Mozambican Defence and Security Forces are in a state of "permanent combat readiness" in order to guarantee public order and tranquillity throughout the national territory, according to a press release from the General Command of the police, issued on Tuesday It claimed that this combat readiness was due to the criminal activities by terrorist groups operating "in some districts in the north of Cabo Delgado province".
Mauritius: International Workshop Focuses On Health Financing and Health Economics
A two-day workshop focusing on Health Financing and Health Economics kicked off, this morning, at the InterContinental Resort in Balaclava. Some 40 delegates from the United Kingdom, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, Uganda, Eswatini, Lesotho, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mauritius are participating in the event which is a joint collaboration of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and the University of York.
South Africa: SANEF Mourns The Death Of Veteran Photojournalist Santu Mofokeng
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) mourns the death of the unsung South African hero, photojournalist Santu Mofokeng, who died on Sunday 26 January 2020 at the age of 64 after a long illness. Born in 1956 in Soweto, Mofokeng was not well-known inside his home country for much of his career but was an internationally acclaimed and talented photographer that was held in high regard mainly in Europe and in the USA.
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado Terrorists Attack Bilibiza
Maputo — Terrorist groups have attacked six communities in Quissanga district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, in the space of less than a week, according to a report in Thursday's issue of the independent newssheet "Carta de Mocambique". On Wednesday afternoon, the insurgents attacked the village of Ntaure, about ten kilometres from the headquarters of the Bilibiza administrative post, and burnt down almost all the houses.
Angola: Govt Approves Investment Protection With Portugal
Luanda — Angolan government has approved the agreement on Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments signed with Portugal aimed to boost business initiatives in both countries. 1 / 1 Cabinet Council meeting This was during the session of the Cabinet Council chaired by the Angolan head of State, Joao Lourenço, on Wednesday in Luanda.
South Sudan: Citizens in China Safe, None Infected With Coronavirus - Embassy
By Garang A. Malak South Sudanese in Wuhan and Yichang cities in China are safe and so far none has been infected by the deadly coronavirus, the Embassy in China has said. According to a statement seen by The East African on Thursday, there are 19 South Sudanese students in Wuhan and two in Yichang cities of Hubei province, the epicentre of the virus. The cities are currently on a lockdown to curb its spread. "The embassy is in contact with them and all of them are in good health.
Kenya: Eyebrows Raised as Amina-FIFA Meeting Cancelled
Thursday's meeting between Kenya's top government officials and Fifa has been cancelled at the 24th hour, Nairobi News can exclusively reveal. Sports CS Amina Mohammed was slated to lead a delegation to the meeting in Zurich but it will now not happen, as the entourage had not left Nairobi by Wednesday night. Top Football Kenya Federation (FKF) officials led by president Nick Mwendwa and secretary general Barry Otieno were supposed to be part of the meeting.
Rwanda: Higher Education Council on the Spot Over Recruitment Report
The Higher Education Council (HEC) has apologised for delay in providing a recruitment-related report to the National Public Service Commission. The institution's officials were appearing on Tuesday, January 28 before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affairs responding to why the institution did not provide to the Commission a report on recruitment examinations of October 2018.
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