http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332 News articles from Rwandas first daily. Copyright 2013 The New Times en-us http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/images/logo_feed.gif http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66077 Editor, The imminent merger of public universities is strange. Yes, it’s now a policy. But public universities will eventually have more bureaucratic barriers than ever before. It’s going to derail implementation of most income generating projects and, worse still, research will take a nosedive. - By James Munanura,Denise Arinaitwe Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66078 Editor,What expectations? To be honest, I personally cannot blame the coach – the real answer is that we do not have talented and strong players. - By Daniel Gahizi Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66079 Editor,I flew in RwandAir recently and found their service quite competitive. I would recommend them to also think of some other African routes where there’s growth potential. With the big number of Africans who can afford flying, those strategic routes will make the airplane dramatically successful. - By Toni Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66080 One sector that is critically sensitive to the political homework at hand is the economy, and trended growth that unless sustained has a direct knock on effect on other sectors which it sustains by financing mechanism. - By Prof. Nshuti Manasseh Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66081 Some people have argued that the country’s music industry is currently full of youngsters who are claiming to be stars. But truth be told, the industry has created a platform for many young artistes to develop their talents. - Our Reporter Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66082 It may not be surprising to some that “Nairobi Half Life” has made the cut for the 9th annual Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) scheduled for this Saturday April 20 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. - Agencies Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66083 Kenyan movie producers have revealed that auditions for the role of Jack Zollo in upcoming thriller ‘My Life In Crime’, started more than three years ago. - Agencies Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66084 After a long week of work and stress, the only thing you need is entertainment and to explore the nightlife in Kigali. - By Bryan Kimenyi Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66085 Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (Rema) has installed 22 modern meteorological early warning systems.According to Coletha Ruhamya, the deputy director general of REMA, the Automatic Weather Stations   worth about US$ 800,000 (approx Rwf510.5m) will enable various organisations to monitor and address issues relating to weather changes. - By Laurent Kamana Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66086 The Executive Director of US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW), Kenneth Roth was on Tuesday put on the spot over his disdain for the Rwandan government, which critics say has led him to commit ‘serious professional mistakes’ as a rights advocate. - By Times Reporter Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66087 The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Youth and ICT aimed at enhancing Information and Communication Technology. - By Grace Gatera & Irene Nayebare Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66088 Fear and anxiety has engulfed high risk zone residents of Gasatsa sector, Gasabo district following last Sunday’s torrential rains which left one person dead. - By Frank Kanyesigye & Irene Nayebare Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66089 The Ministry of Education is currently revising the curricula for schools at nursery, primary, and secondary levels, a process that will streamline how best to teach students about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, among other changes. - By Eugene Kwibuka Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66090 Members of the East African Legislative Assembly yesterday started debating the Bill establishing single management of border posts within EAC partner states. - By Eric Kabeera Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66091 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Louise Mushikiwabo, has condemned sexual crimes in conflict and called for effective and coordinated mechanisms to address it. - By Frank Kanyesigye Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66092 Representatives from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa bloc countries have agreed to step up efforts to curb human trafficking in the region. - By Susan Babijja Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66093 A man hacked his wife and a three-month-old baby before turning the machete on himself, but did not die. Daniel Sebuhoro, 36, is said to have a mental problem. - By Stephen Rwembeho Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66094 Eight people, including five members of a family, died in two separate mudslide incidents in Rutsiro and Karongi districts in Western Province on Wednesday. - By Jean Pierre Bucyensenge & Clement Uwiringiyiamana Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66095 Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says UN peacekeeping missions make governments lazy to focus on internal reconciliation to end deadly conflicts. - Agencies Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66096 FIFTY secondary school teachers from four districts are expecting to better engage and help hearing-impaired students after they acquired sign language skills. - By Jean Pierre Bucyensenge Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66097 Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the head of Zion Temple, is the new head of a purpose-driven ministries Peace plan, Rwanda chapter, replacing Archbishop Emmanuel Kolini, who retired. - By Noël Turikumwe Thursday, 18th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66098 RWANDANS living in the town of Manchester, England, will, on Saturday, congregate to honour the victims of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi. According to a statement released by the Rwandan Community in Manchester, the event will be held at the metropolitan borough of Eccles. - By Jean Pierre Bucyensenge Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66099 Just a day after the Rwanda Football Federation announced the sacking of Amavubi Stars head coach Milutin Sredojovic Micho, skipper Olivier Karekezi has cautioned the appointing authorities not to be carried away by their decision. - By Bonnie Mugabe Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66100 National league leaders Rayon Sport will for the first time in 19 years, remember their players, fans and administrators, who were killed in 1994 Genocide against Tutsi. - By Peter Kamasa Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66101 The Gianca rally team led by Davite Giancarlo and his navigator Slyvia Vindevogel is excited going into the first stage of the Sasol Rally this Friday. - By Bonnie Mugabe Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66102 DAR ES SALAAM. Fifa says it will rule next week on a dispute over who can stand in elections for the Tanzania Football Federation. Football’s world governing body concluded an investigation into the matter on Wednesday. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66103 LONDON. Real Madrid has overtaken Manchester United as the world’s most valuable football club, according to business magazine Forbes. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66104 LONDON. Champions-elect Manchester United twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at West Ham United on Wednesday and move a step closer to their 20th league title which they could clinch as early as next Monday. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66105 LONDON. Stephen Kiprotich, who overcame childhood illness and the might of the Kenyans on his way to winning marathon gold at the London Olympics, now seeks to inspire young athletes in his native Uganda. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66106 LONDON. The International Cycling Union has defended its actions after it was confirmed that Lance Armstrong returned test samples with traces of corticosteroids four times during the 1999 Tour de France. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66107 On Wednesday East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) parliamentarians passed a motion declaring their institution’s support for the decision of the Council of Ministers to ensure that all the archives of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) be transferred to Rwanda. - The New Times Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66108 . - The New Times Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66109 I always take what the Saturday BBC Kinyarwanda programme, Imvo n’Imvano, says with a pinch of salt – a fat pinch. Despite its honourable intentions when it started, the programme has often been hijacked and turned into a platform for political contest, when it comes to Rwanda. - By Pan Butamire Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66110 Rwandan coffee sold to Starbucks Corporation increased by approximately forty containers per year, Alex Kanyankole, the Director General National Agriculture Export Board (NAEB), said. - By Susan Babijja Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66111 The African Development Bank has approved two loans totalling 232.5 million U.S. dollars for the 157.5-km road project from Arusha to Holili in Tanzania, and Taveta to Voi in Kenya. - Xinhua Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66112 Cairo. Egypt’s former president Hosni Mubarak was transferred back to prison from an army hospital, yesterday, after he appeared fitter at his aborted retrial on charges of complicity in the killing of protesters in the 2011 uprising that ousted him. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66113 Abidjan. The illegal transfer of capital from Africa has surpassed the $50 billion mark, according to economist and banker Abdoulaye Bio Tchane. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66114 Rome. A huge explosion at a fertiliser plant in a Texan town near Waco killed an unknown number of people and injured scores more on Wednesday. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66115 Boston. In what could be a major break in the case of the Boston Marathon, investigators are on the hunt for a man seen in a department store surveillance video dropping off a bag at the site of the bombings that killed three people, officials said. - Agencies Friday, 19th April 2013 http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15332&a=66116 The origins of Kigali as the Rwandan capital can be traced back to 1907. When the country gained its independence on July 1, 1962, the capital was like a small village when compared to what it is today. The population stood at about mere 6000 people and the urban area was approximately 3 square kilometres with only a handful of permanent building. Society Magazine’s Martin Bishop introduces you to the structures that have stood the test of time.Kandt House, 1909When Dr. Richard Kandt (called ‘Kantayoge’ by locals) was appointed the Resident Governor of Rwanda he selected a hill at Nyarugenge and constructed a structure that became both his residence and headquarters. This building is located near the current market of Gakinjiro in Cyahafi sector next door to Kigali Central Prison. - By Martin Bishop Friday, 19th April 2013