author

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Damas Sikubwabo
Damas Sikubwabo
Rwanda's Under-18 boys' national basketball team won the FIBA AfroBasket U18 Zone V Qualifiers title after defeating the host, Egypt 62-58 in the final played in Cairo on Wednesday, July 29
Football
Basketball: Rwanda U-18 team crowned Zone V champions
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The New Times
Basketball
Rwanda edge Uganda after two overtimes to qualify for FIBA U18 AfroBasket
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Defending champion APR will face RSSB Tigers at BK Arena. Courtesy
Basketball
APR vs Tigers: A new rivalry taking over Rwandan basketball?
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Rwandan long runner Florence Niyonkuru won the bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday. Niyonkuru crossed the finish line in 31:55.47 to secure third place on the podium. Courtesy
Other Sports
PHOTOS: Niyonkuru ends Rwanda’s C’wealth Games jinx with historic bronze
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba held discussions with NBA Africa Chief Executive Claire Akamanzi in Kigali
Basketball
Gen. Muhoozi, NBA Africa boss discuss continental basketball
Monday, July 27, 2026
The New Times
Basketball
APR overcome RSSB Tigers to reclaim top spot in basketball league
Saturday, July 25, 2026
APR will face RSSB Tigers on Friday night at Petit Stade on July 24. Courtesy
Basketball
APR target strong finish against Tigers ahead of playoffs
Friday, July 24, 2026
Craig Randall has rejoined APR ahead of the Rwanda Basketball League Playoffs. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
BAL 2026 MVP Randall rejoins APR
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
American point guard Will Perry has joined REG BBC.
Basketball
Former Patriots star Perry joins REG ahead of basketball league playoffs
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The New Times
Basketball
RBL playoffs: Meet the four clubs in pursuit of the crown
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Rwanda’s U18 boys' and girls' national basketball teams will depart for Cairo, Egypt, on Monday evening. Courtesy
Basketball
Rwanda U18 teams off to Cairo for FIBA Africa Zone V tourney
Monday, July 20, 2026
Patriots guard Stubbs Jeffery Tyrone starred as his double-double powered his side to a 69-67 win over APR in the league game held at BK Arena on Friday night. Courtesy photos
Basketball
Stubbs’ double-double powers Patriots to dramatic win over APR
Saturday, July 18, 2026
The New Times
Rwandan athletes in final preps for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Friday, July 17, 2026
Defending champions APR will face arch-rivals Patriots in one of the season's most anticipated fixtures on Friday, July 17. Courtesy
Basketball
Basketball: APR, Patriots square off in top-of-the-table showdown
Friday, July 17, 2026
APR's Israel Otobo in action during club's crucial win over REG BBC on Wednesday, July 15, at Petit Stade. Photos by Kellya Keza
Basketball
APR beat REG to climb to top of basketball league
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Preparations for the FIBA Zone 5 U-18 AfroBasket Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from July 23 to 29.
Basketball
Rwanda U18 teams begin preps for FIBA Africa Zone V tourney
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England.
Tourism
Aston Villa unveils Visit Rwanda as front-of-shirt sponsor
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
APR Basketball Club have completed the signing of French-Senegalese forward Mouhamadou Diagne. Courtesy
Basketball
APR sign French-Senegalese forward Mouhamadou Diagne
Monday, July 13, 2026

Subscribe to The New Times E-Paper