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November 5, 2025, 7:08 am
Why Rwanda's Micro-Enterprises Struggle to Create Decent Jobs
- [New Times] A new study by the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) has revealed that most businesses in Rwanda operate on a small scale, constrained by limited capital and basic tools, factors that restrict their ability to grow, hire more workers, and create decent jobs.
Gishwati-Mukura's Restoration Boosts Wildlife, Uplifts Nearby Communities
- [New Times] Communities surrounding Gishwati-Mukura National Park have received about Rwf2 billion, equivalent to 10 per cent of tourism revenues generated since the park's rehabilitation, to support development projects improving livelihoods and promoting conservation.
Kagame Says Development Cannot Be Outsourced, Calls for Balanced Global Cooperation
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame has urged world leaders to rethink global cooperation and make social development efforts more inclusive and results-driven, warning that persistent inequalities reflect governance systems that have not kept pace with current challenges.
Kagame, Emir of Qatar Talk Bilateral Ties
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, November 4, held talks with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in Doha, focusing on strengthening the ties between the two countries.
DR Congo Crisis - Uncertainty Looms Over Doha Peace Talks
- [New Times] Though negotiations between the Congolese government and the AFC/M23 might lead to a peace agreement this week, according to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, the rebels have warned that repeated ceasefire violations by Kinshasa and a lack of a clear path for the talks pose roadblocks to any deal.
KCB Group PLC Signs Agreement On Proposed Investment in Pesapal Limited
- [New Times] KCB Group Plc today entered into an agreement to invest in Pesapal Limited (Pesapal), in a transaction that is expected to significantly accelerate commerce, create pathways to prosperity, and drive digital and inclusive growth for businesses across Africa.
How Could Visit Rwanda-La Clippers Partnership Promote Talent Development?
- [New Times] Rwanda's basketball players, coaches, and fans have welcomed the country's recent partnership with two major U.S. sports franchises, the Los Angeles Rams (NFL) and LA Clippers (NBA), calling it a groundbreaking step for local talent development and the nation's global sports image.
Rwanda to Set Up Industrial Parks for Agro-Processing
- [New Times] Two new industrial parks under development in Nyagatare and Nyabihu districts will be exclusively dedicated to agro-processing and integrated with circular economy models to convert industrial waste into valuable resources, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM).
Ngendahayo's Niwe Healing Concert Marks 'A Triumphant Homecoming'
- [New Times] After 17 years abroad, Rwanda's celebrated gospel artist Richard Nick Ngendahayo has returned home. Touching down from the United States on Monday night, November 3, the singer is gearing up for his long-awaited homecoming concert, Niwe Healing Concert, slated for November 29 at BK Arena.
Why Saving Must Become Every Rwandan's National Duty
- [New Times] As the country strives toward becoming an upper-middle-income country, one value must take root across every household and community, the culture of saving.
Elevated to Patriots - the Shocking Tales of the Wazalendo Militia
- [New Times] A disturbing video is circulating online from DR Congo's Fizi territory in South Kivu. Seven militiamen recorded themselves committing a brutal sexual assault against a woman. The men who committed the assault, filmed it, and now share it online, were formerly known as Mai-Mai. That is until the Congolese government promoted these Mai-Mai, into the so-called Volontaires pour la Défense de la Patrie, a special military branch. They are better known as VDP Wazalendo - 'patriots' in Swahili.
Rwf60bn Cooking Gas Depot Set to Boost Rwanda's Energy Security
- [New Times] A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage depot worth $44 million (over Rwf60 billion) being set up in Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District, is set to be completed and commissioned in 2026, according to Société Pétrolière (SP), the company leading the project.
Govt to Set Up Two Industrial Parks Dedicated to Agro-Processing
- [New Times] Two new industrial parks under development in Nyagatare and Nyabihu districts will be exclusively dedicated to agro-processing and integrated with circular economy models to convert industrial waste into valuable resources, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM).
Kagame in Doha for UN Summit On Social Development
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame on Monday, November 3, arrived in Doha, Qatar, for the Second World Summit for Social Development.
'People Thought I Had HIV' - Psoriasis Patients Speak Out On Stigma and Neglect
- [New Times] Valentine Murakatete, a 31-year-old resident of Kibagabaga, began noticing unusual itching on her skin in 2015. What started as a minor irritation soon turned into a burning sensation that spread in patches across her body.
Eastern Province to Begin Exercise to Address Unregistered Land, Demarcation Errors
- [New Times] Nationwide efforts to address unregistered land and land demarcation errors have now reached Eastern Province, according to officials.
One Clean Cooking Project Could Generate Rwf27bn From Carbon Credits
- [New Times] One of Rwanda's clean cooking programmes that provides improved charcoal stoves is poised to bring in an estimated Rwf27.5 billion by 2026 through the sale of carbon credits, according to officials.
Rwanda Discharges 143 Former Armed Group Members in Reintegration Efforts
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda has taken another significant step in its long-running peace and reconciliation journey after 143 former members of armed groups, including ex-FDLR combatants, were officially discharged during the 75th Demobilization Ceremony held at the Mutobo Demobilization Centre in Musanze District.
Experts Urge Gender-Inclusive Resilience in Africa's Agri-Food Systems
- [New Times] As Africa strives to strengthen food and nutrition security amid mounting climate shocks, key stakeholders and experts are calling for gender inclusive, sustainable financing and resilient agri-food systems across the continent.
Yussif Dauda, Mamadou Sy Rejoin APR Camp After Apology
- [New Times] APR FC has reinstated players Yussif Dauda and Mamadou Sy, who had been suspended for thirty days following misconduct and disobeying team instructions issued by the coaching staff.
'Can't Wait to Meet My Parents', Says Rwandan Woman Returning DR Congo
- [New Times] A total of 326 Rwandan nationals returned from DR Congo on Thursday, October 30, in the latest group to cross the border as part of a repatriation effort between the two countries.
Ur Huye Campus Grapples With Student Accommodation As Academic Year Starts
- [New Times] First-year student Agnes Uwimana arrived at University of Rwanda's Huye Campus from Nyamagabe this week, thinking she would quickly find a hostel and settle in. Instead, she found herself spending nights in the university gymnasium, sharing the space with other stranded newcomers.
New Comic Book Inspires Rwandan Students to Embrace Science, Innovation
- [New Times] Mutoni is 12 and full of wonder. She lives in a quiet village in Gakenke District, where the lights often flicker out and where girls are still told that science is not for them.
Restoring Agaciro - a Visit to Mutobo Demobilization Center
- [New Times] The Government of Rwanda institutionalised love, and care. That service has been Francis Musoni's life's work. At the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC), Mutobo sits as an open facility, one without bars or wired fencing.
Luxury Tourism Is a Risky Strategy for African Economies - New Study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda
- [The Conversation Africa] How successful is luxury tourism in Africa? What happens if it fails to produce higher tourism revenues: can it be reversed? And does it depend on what kind of government is in place?
Nyabihu Officials Appear in Court Over Genocide Survivors' Houses
- [New Times] Mukamira Primary Court on Tuesday, October 28, initiated the pre-trial hearing for 16 Nyabihu District officials accused of allegedly misusing public funds meant for the rehabilitation of houses belonging to survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda Unveils Rwf19bn ECD Initiative
- [New Times] The Rwandan government, on Wednesday, October 29, launched its first-ever national outcomes-based financing programme for early childhood care and education (ECCE).
Rwanda's Heritage Doesn't Belong in European Museums
- [New Times] Over 90 percent of Rwanda's historical artifacts that include cultural treasures, political documents, traditional songs and visuals, remain kept in European museums. This revelation by Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, underscores a painful reality, that much of Rwanda's identity still lies beyond its borders.
Calls Grow to Ease Truck Movement Rules As Kigali Awaits New Bypass
- [New Times] Truck drivers have expressed concerns over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali's roads during certain hours, a measure the government says is aimed at reducing traffic congestion as well as accidents in the city.
