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Two Rwandan basketball referees, Jean-Sauveur Ruhamiriza and Didier Gaga, are among the match officials for the second window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers.
Basketball

Ruhamiriza, Gaga to officiate FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers second window

Monday, February 23, 2026
A view of Musanze City business centre during Tour du Rwanda 2025. The 18th edition of Tour du Rwanda is scheduled for February 22 to March 1, 2026. File
Business

Businesses eye Tour du Rwanda 2026 boom

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Petro de Luanda have acquired South Sudanese small forward Peter Jok ahead of the sixth season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Basketball

BAL 2026: South Sudan’s Peter Jok joins Petro de Luanda

Monday, February 16, 2026
March will see the beginning of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) with Sahara and Kalahari Conferencee and the playoffs will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, in May. Mugwiza
Basketball

Africa’s top basketball events to watch in 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026
The 2027 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, could be postponed due to the unpreparedness of the three countries.
Football

Host countries in panic amid AFCON 2027 postponement claims

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Veteran coach Cheikh Sarr has been appointed head coach of the Senegal women’s national basketball team.
Basketball

Former Rwanda coach Sarr takes over Senegal women’s team

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Jorge Viana, the President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, speaks to The New Times in Kigali on Tuesday, February 3. ALL PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Economy

Brazilian business executive talks commercial ties, football opportunities

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
The 2026–27 French Ligue Nationale de Handball playoffs are reportedly set for Kigali, raising the prospect of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain thrilling local handball fans .
Handball

Kigali in frame to host French Handball League finals

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Gayton McKenzie (Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture) at the FIFA World Cup Original Trophy Tour. Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images

South Africa ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - SA sports minister Gayton McKenzie

Monday, February 02, 2026
Young riders during Rwanda Youth Racing Cup. Courtesy
Cycling

Youth cycling competitions draw questions amid crisis in talent production

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Egypt were crowned champions of Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Tunisia 37-24 in the final at BK Arena on Saturday. Photos courtesy
Handball

CAN Handball: Egypt lift record 10th title after win over Tunisia

Saturday, January 31, 2026
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Handball

Weekend sports: CAF champions league in Kigali, handball finals

Friday, January 30, 2026