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Category: News
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What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections
The country is preparing for the next round of local government elections, including the election of district mayors, after the current five-year terms expire in October 2026. As preparations gather pace, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is rolling out training programmes, implementing a new electoral law, and awaiting additional regulations to guide the polls. The…
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Who is Parfait Ishungure, the new PS for Ministry of Youth and Arts?
Parfait Ishungure was appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 15. An expert in public policy analysis and international relations, Ishungure replaces Brave Olivier Ngabo, who moved to the Ministry of Sports to serve in a similar position. Ishungure joins the ministry led…
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RPF members in UK reflect on Rwanda’s progress, diaspora’s role in development
Around 200 members of Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) from across the United Kingdom gathered in Brighton on July 18 to reflect on Rwanda’s progress over the past 32 years and the role of Rwandans abroad in supporting the country’s development. The event brought together different generations of Rwandans, including pioneers of the RPF community in…
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Rwanda Development Board relocates to Kiyovu
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has relocated its offices to Kiyovu, nearly three months after its former offices in Gishushu were temporarily closed to allow for renovation and upgrade works. RDB announced that, effective July 27, all its services will be provided from its new office located along KN 69 Street, opposite St. Michel Cathedral…
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Rwanda, European Union sign EUR 40 million agreement to support climate-smart agriculture transformation
The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), and the European Union have signed a EUR 40 million (approximately Rwf 67 billion) Financing Agreement to support Rwanda’s efforts to transform the agriculture sector into a modern, inclusive, and climate-resilient sector. The Agreement, titled “HANGARIBIHE: Transformational Climate-Smart and Inclusive Agriculture in…
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Africa’s first continental credit rating agency set to be launched in October
Africa will launch its first continental credit rating agency on October 6 in Mauritius as the continent strengthens its financial architecture and provides credit assessments that better reflect African market realities. The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) will operate as an independent, private-sector-led institution offering sovereign and corporate credit ratings. The agency is expected to…
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Nduhungirehe outlines Rwanda’s diplomatic push, regional priorities
Rwanda’s diplomatic engagements in 2026 have focused on rebuilding strategic partnerships, strengthening regional economic integration and advancing what the government describes as an interest-driven foreign policy, according to foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. Speaking on The New Times’ The Context podcast, Nduhungirehe said Rwanda’s recent engagements with countries including South Africa, Tanzania and Botswana were aimed…
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Gisagara VC lift Muvara suspension after apology
Gisagara VC have lifted the disciplinary suspension imposed on star middle blocker Ronald Muvara after he apologised for misconduct. Muvara and teammate Cedrick Ngaboyintwari were handed three-month suspensions in June after withdrawing from the squad that was scheduled to face Police VC in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Genocide Memorial Tournament. Their absence forced Gisagara…
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Transfers: Police in talks with setter Mpuhwezimana
Police Women’s Volleyball Club are in talks with APR setter Diane Mpuhwezimana over a potential move ahead of the 2026/27 volleyball season. Mpuhwezimana, 24, is under contract with APR until September, but a source close to Police told Times Sport that the club is exploring a move for the talented setter as they seek a replacement for…
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Gisagara VC target Nkurunziza as Doudou’s replacement
Kepler VC middle blocker John Nkurunziza is on the verge of sealing a return to Gisagara VC ahead of the 2026/27 season. The move would provide a major boost for the Southern Province side as they seek a replacement for Adam Djibril Doudou, who left the club after his contract expired at the end of…
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