2012-05-16
Thousands Flee Fighting in East
[UN News]
The top United Nations refugee official today voiced his alarm at new inflows of refugees into Rwanda and Uganda, fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).2012-05-17
The Continent Can Feed Itself - UNDP
[New Times]
East Africa and the rest of the continent must stop using food aid as a safety net and eliminate the hunger that is affecting a quarter of their people if they are to sustain their present economic growth, says a newly released report on food security in Africa. 2012-05-17
Ex-PM Rwigema in Race for EALA Seat
[New Times]
Quiet campaigns and lobbying for the country's nine slots in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) are in earnest ahead of elections on Friday. 2012-05-17
Examining the Benefits of Rusumo Hydroelectric Plant
[New Times]
It was reported last week that Rwanda was gearing up for the construction of the Rusumo hydroelectric plant as announced by the Ministry of Infrastructure. Consistent with Rwanda's electricity master plan (2009-2025), this project will help address the issue of power shortage around the country, and provide job opportunities to the residents of Rusumo. 2012-05-17
Ailing Local Firm Seeks 400 Hectares of Land to Stay Afloat
[New Times]
A local oil processing firm, Ikirezi Oil Processors, has asked the government to avail 400 hectares of land to enable it to grow rawmaterials for its business. 2012-05-17
Football Star Mafisango Dies in Motor Accident
[New Times]
Rwandan football fraternity woke up to sad news this morning of the passing of Amavubi midfielder Patrick Mafisango. 2012-05-17
Fast Track Business Reforms, EAC Told
[New Times]
Financial experts have advised the East African Community (EAC) to speed up business reforms in order to encourage domestic investment if the bloc is to realise its integration agenda. 2012-05-17
Gender Monitors Call for Capacity Building
[New Times]
Gender monitoring officers in districts lack capacity to carry out their duties and have called for more training to enhance their skills. 2012-05-17
ITU Seeks Broadband Regulation for Easy Access
[New Times]
Regulation of broadband services will enable the public to access affordable Internet services, according to the latest report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). 2012-05-17
Govt Backs EAC Budget Increase
[New Times]
Increasing the East African Community's (EAC) budget for the financial year 2012-2013 was imperative, the Permanent Secretary in the EAC ministry, George William Kayonga, has said. 2012-05-17
The Essence of Compatibility
[New Times]
In science, we were taught that unlike poles attract and like poles repel. In day to day life, that couldn't be further from the truth. It is believed that the more two people have in common, they more likely their relationship will blossom. 2012-05-17
Celebrating Four Years of Achievement With a Bang
[New Times]
WHEN Alissa Ruxin, an American with masters in public health, first moved to Rwanda in 2006, she assumed that she would find work in the public health sector. 2012-05-17
Entrepreneurs Undergo Training Ahead of SME Trade Fair
[New Times]
In a move aimed at empowering Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) with business management skills, Bidnetwork-an international organisation that links entrepreneurs with potential financiers-has embarked on training of entrepreneurs, as part of preparations for an SME exhibition due this Friday. 2012-05-17
EAC Has All It Needs to Leap Forward
[New Times]
The entering by Turkish Airlines into the regional aviation industry, which came hot on the heels of Qatar Airways, should be a clear message; this region is on the move. 2012-05-17
Gatenga Residents Decry Delayed Compensation
[New Times]
Gatenga residents, whose houses were demolished to pave way for the expansion of the Gatenga -Magerwa road have expressed concerns over their delayed compensation. 2012-05-17
Orphanages to Be Phased Out By 2014
[New Times]
The Government will gradually phase out all orphanages dotted around the country by 2014, Alexia Mukashema, Technical Assistant in charge of orphans and other vulnerable children in the National Children's Commission, has announced. 2012-05-17
2012 Kagame Cup to Cost Rwf.358 Million
[New Times]
THE Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (Cecafa) will need $600,000 (Approx. 358,200,000 francs) to host a successful 2012 Kagame club championship which will be held in Dar es Salaam from June 26 to July 7. 2012-05-17
Gacaca 'Achieved Its Mission'
[New Times]
The Gacaca justice system delivered its intended objectives and was the right solution for the complex nature of the cases related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, according to a report released this month by a London-based think tank. 2012-05-17
Mukasakindi Denied
[New Times]
THE International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) has rejected the recent results attained by seasoned long distance runner Claudette Mukasakindi in bid to qualify for London Olympics. 2012-05-17
We Cracked Under Pressure, Says Police Head Coach
[New Times]
LACK of experience to handle pressure highlights Police's failure to win their first ever Primus league title in their eleven years of existence. |
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