The New Times Rwanda

#KwitaIzina 2022: Gorilla tourism increase by 10 percent

Title: #KwitaIzina 2022: Gorilla tourism increase by 10 percent
Runtime: 9:24
Date posted: 4 years ago
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#KwitaIzina 2022: Who chooses names and who names a Gorilla

Title: #KwitaIzina 2022: Who chooses names and who names a Gorilla
Runtime: 6:51
Date posted: 4 years ago
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#KwitaIzina 2022: Growth of Rwanda's partnership with China

Title: #KwitaIzina 2022: Growth of Rwanda's partnership with China
Runtime: 5:11
Date posted: 4 years ago
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#KwitaIzina 2022: Rwanda secures $15 million to rehabilitate 400 hectares of wetlands

Title: #KwitaIzina 2022: Rwanda secures $15 million to rehabilitate 400 hectares of wetlands
Runtime: 15:51
Date posted: 4 years ago
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#KwitaIzina 2022: 20 New born Gorillas will be named

Title: #KwitaIzina 2022: 20 New born Gorillas will be named
Runtime: 13:29
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Ariella Kageruka, Head of Conservation and Tourism at Rwanda Developement Board announces that a total of 20 new born gorillas will be named at this year's Kwita Izina ceremony.

Filmmaker to fashionista: How one woman found her niche in clothing

Title: Filmmaker to fashionista: How one woman found her niche in clothing
Runtime: 13:33
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: There are no better words to describe Joselyne Umutoniwase than ambitious and relentless. Those two words made her unstoppable and a force to reckon with in the fashion industry.

In 2012, at a tender age of 23, Umutoniwase put aside what she studied at the university and a career in filmmaking to embark on her passion -fashion. Since then, she has never looked back.

Umutoniwase is the founder of Rwanda Clothing, one of the leading fashion brands in the country, also a member of CollectiveRw, an ensemble of leading fashion houses in Rwanda.

Born and raised in Kigali and a middle child of six siblings, five girls and one boy, Umutoniwase grew up in a family of creatives and indeed not even what she studied at school would stop her from tapping into her creativity.

Press Conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Title: Press Conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Runtime: 25:10
Date posted: 4 years ago
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'The problem is that young people wait to be spoon-fed', what makes one startup stand-out?

Title: 'The problem is that young people wait to be spoon-fed', what makes one startup stand-out?
Runtime: 17:28
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Joey Blake talks music, falling in love with Rwanda

Title: Joey Blake talks music, falling in love with Rwanda
Runtime: 11:59
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: If you have attended the KigaliUp music festival over the years, there is always one solid performer, Joey Blake. His performances are always filled with energy and good vibes— you can’t dislike him.
A lecturer of music at the Boston-based Berklee College of Music, Blake first came to Rwanda with a group of musicians known as ‘Musicians without Borders’, which is when he met Jacques ‘Mighty Popo’ Muligande, the organiser of KigaliUp.

The Ben shows class with epic performance in Kigali

Title: The Ben shows class with epic performance in Kigali
Runtime: 4:31
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Whenever The Ben confirms a performance in Kigali, he does not only mean business. There is always a story behind his concert agenda and Rwanda Rebirth Celebration concert was all about leaving a legacy of what a great musician thousands of revelers witnessed on Saturday at a nearly filled BK Arena.

The singer, born Benjamin Mugisha, has been waiting for the right time to confirm and prove his worth to Rwandan music enthusiasts, especially those who have been doubting his class and lively music swagger for quite some time.

His epic live performance this time round summed it all up when he came to the stage with a warm welcome from thousands of revelers inside the arena and he left an hour later yet concert goers wanted him to deliver more music.

The performances from only local artistes at the concert was a testament that Rwandan music is going miles, although playbacks continue to be a major barrier for live music.

Besides th...

PM gifts cows to vulnerable families in celebration of Umuganura

Title: PM gifts cows to vulnerable families in celebration of Umuganura
Runtime: 13:49
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: “The government of Rwanda has gifted five cows to vulnerable families that would have still qualified for the Girinka programme. It is in line with Umuganura, where families that harvested share with those who haven’t yet,”

Honest talk: how addicted are you to social media? Answering questions from Dr Cindi and more

Title: Honest talk: how addicted are you to social media? Answering questions from Dr Cindi and more
Runtime: 49:25
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Title: Umuganura and the values behind it
Runtime: 10:02
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Umuganura is Rwanda’s version of thanksgiving, celebrated every first Friday of August since 2011 after being halted by colonialists in 1925. Researchers say it goes way back to the 11th century, when Gihanga Ngomijana reigned.

Rebuilding Rwanda’s music industry was an obligation, not a dream - Mighty Popo

Title: Rebuilding Rwanda’s music industry was an obligation, not a dream - Mighty Popo
Runtime: 18:59
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: At the age of eight, he was already playing the guitar and by the time he turned 10, he knew he wanted to be a musician. Many know him by the stage name Mighty Popo, others just as Popo but his real name is Jacques Muligande.

He is mostly known for being the brains behind Rwanda School of Creative Arts and Music, formerly Nyundo School of Art and Music, and also KigaliUp, the music festival which debuted in Rwanda in September 2011.

Basketball: U-18 Captain Rutatika on team’s aspirations at the African Championships

Title: Basketball: U-18 Captain Rutatika on team’s aspirations at the African Championships
Runtime: 4:34
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: In June, the Under-18 national basketball team qualified for the African Championships after putting up a dominant display in the Zone V qualifier tournament.

The team convincingly won all the four games they played against Uganda and Tanzania, and were crowned Zone V champions, a development that meant that they will be representing the region at the upcoming African Championships that will take place in Antananarivo, Madagascar from August 4-14.

Last week, before the team jetted out to the island nation for the showpiece, Sano Rutatika, the Captain sat down with Times Sports and talked to us about a number of things, including what the team’s qualification means for him and his colleagues, and their targets at the tournament.

Title: Tayc leaves fans yearning more
Runtime: 10:33
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Renowned Cameroonian-French singer and songwriter, Julien Bouadjie, commonly known as Tayc left revelers craving for more after an exceptional live performance.

It was his first performance in Kigali and he sure gave revelers an outstanding performance for over an hour. He performed all his hit songs and Kigalians didn’t disappoint by singing his lines.

The singer stepped on stage at around 11pm following a performance by French singer Ocean, who also gave people a fantastic performance that thrilled many.

How Eugene Habimana ‘Cobra' kept his business dream alive

Title: How Eugene Habimana ‘Cobra' kept his business dream alive
Runtime: 5:13
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Commonly referred to by his nickname ‘Cobra’, Habimana has been the face of the entertainment industry in Rwanda and the region as an investor and businessman, but his journey is one that has been defined by ups and downs.

Tips for struggling CEOs to fix their customer service

Title: Tips for struggling CEOs to fix their customer service
Runtime: 26:45
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Title: Moshions’ journey to become a luxury brand
Runtime: 32:41
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: ALTHOUGH HIS BRAND is now one of the most popular in Rwanda, Moses Turahirwa says his dream has never been to become a fashion designer.
The designer last year earned himself a Master’s degree in collection design, even though prior to that, he never got career guidance and he had no role models to look up to at an early age, which is why he pursued other fields before realising what he was good at all along.

Up close with Kaddu Sebunya, the ‘accidental’ conservationist

Title: Up close with Kaddu Sebunya, the ‘accidental’ conservationist
Runtime: 7:46
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Uganda's Kateleya and Kandle on collaborating with Rwanda's Afrique

Title: Uganda's Kateleya and Kandle on collaborating with Rwanda's Afrique
Runtime: 5:21
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Official Launch of African wildlife Foundation Office in Rwanda

Title: Official Launch of African wildlife Foundation Office in Rwanda
Runtime: 10:15
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Title: African Wildlife Foundation
Runtime: 35:07
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Barbara Umuhoza discusses her book ‘Shaped’

Title: Barbara Umuhoza discusses her book ‘Shaped’
Runtime: 38:04
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Barbara Umuhoza, 36, is the author of the book ‘Shaped’, that describes how she was molded by different things starting from her childhood and until today, that never tore her apart but shaped her.
In an interview with The New Times, Umuhoza said that her early life was shaped by both her parents, two refugees who met in Burundi, and made a deliberate attempt to ensure their children grow up with Rwandan ideals and values.

Club Rafiki: Where youth are nurtured to maximise their talents

Title: Club Rafiki: Where youth are nurtured to maximise their talents
Runtime: 3:03
Date posted: 4 years ago
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FULL VIDEO: Celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the FFRP and the 20th anniversary of APF

Title: FULL VIDEO: Celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the FFRP and the 20th anniversary of APF
Runtime: 16:33
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: The gala dinner in honour of the Silver Jubilee of the Forum of Rwandan Women Parliamentarians and the 20th anniversary of Assemblèe Parlementaire de la Francophonie in Kigali on July 8.
FFRP was officially established in Rwanda in 1996 founded by 12 women members of the Transitional Assembly (1994-2003). It has a total of 87 members, both men and women, from both Chambers of Parliament (Senate and Chamber of Deputies: 58 women, and 29 men) up to date.

Tracking Rwanda’s movie industry progress through the eyes of pioneer filmmaker Kabera

Title: Tracking Rwanda’s movie industry progress through the eyes of pioneer filmmaker Kabera
Runtime: 29:47
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: He is known as one of the pioneers of Rwanda’s budding film industry and at one time, Hillywood, Rwanda’s version of Hollywood or Nigeria’s Nollywood, was touted as one of the most promising motion picture industries.

Twenty-eight years down the road, Rwanda’s film industry has grown by leaps and bounds for some while for others, it is stagnant. Nobody knows the story of Rwanda’s motion picture industry more than Eric Kabera.

For almost three decades now, Kabera has been the face of Rwanda’s film industry, almost seen as a father figure. The founder of Kwetu Film Institute and Rwanda Film Festival (RFF), a brainchild of Rwanda Cinema Centre, has been at the forefront of the movie industry in Rwanda.

A filmmaker himself, Kabera was able to carry Rwanda’s Hillywood story to Hollywood and in doing so, brought Hollywood to Rwanda. Rwanda’s post-Genocide movie industry blossomed at the time.

#Kwibohora28: Official Celebration | Munini IDP Model Village

Title: #Kwibohora28: Official Celebration | Munini IDP Model Village
Runtime: 6:39
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Sherrie Silver on charity work, challenges and best moments

Title: Sherrie Silver on charity work, challenges and best moments
Runtime: 17:35
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: DANCE CHOREOGRAPHER, Sherrie Silver, not only grooves to beats but also uses her entertainment skills to help people.

Sherrie who has won awards like MTV VMA Award for best choreography, in an interview with The New Times, she talks about why she helps a lot and the best moments of her life.

La Fouine’s rap takes over Kigali as AIC-MOCA fest signs out in style

Title: La Fouine’s rap takes over Kigali as AIC-MOCA fest signs out in style
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 4 years ago
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DJ Toxxyk talks about the beauty in his struggle

Title: DJ Toxxyk talks about the beauty in his struggle
Runtime: 28:52
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: AS A CHILD, Arnuad Shema, mostly known as DJ Toxxyk, recalls loving everything that is entertainment related. His initial dream was to be in the music industry not necessarily being a DJ.

He was first, a sports lover, passionate about football, basketball and running.

“I wasn't always paying attention in class and every time class was dismissed, I was always the one to get out first” he said

In an interview with The New Times, he narrated how entertainment was always something that set his heart on fire.

Jabo on Rwanda’s preparedness to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Title: Jabo on Rwanda’s preparedness to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Runtime: 4:01
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Landry Jabo, the Executive Director at the Rwanda Basketball Federation (Ferwaba), has spoken out on their preparedness to host the FIBA World Cup qualifiers second window that will take place from July 1-3.

Eight African countries comprising Group A and B will be hosted in Kigali in a FIBA World Cup 2023 qualifying tournament.

In an interview with Times Sport, Jabo talked about what the country’s experience has been in hosting international sports events, what stands out in their preparations, and so on.

Title: CHOGM: 7th Intergenerational Dialogue
Runtime: 15:48
Date posted: 4 years ago
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CHOGM: Opening ceremony | Remarks by Prince Charles

Title: CHOGM: Opening ceremony | Remarks by Prince Charles
Runtime: 10:43
Date posted: 4 years ago
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CHOGM: Opening ceremony | Remarks by UK Premier Boris Johnson

Title: CHOGM: Opening ceremony | Remarks by UK Premier Boris Johnson
Runtime: 6:43
Date posted: 4 years ago
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CHOGM: Opening ceremony | Remarks by Patricia Scotland

Title: CHOGM: Opening ceremony | Remarks by Patricia Scotland
Runtime: 9:57
Date posted: 4 years ago
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UK Prime Minister: I will liaise with Metropolitan Police over Rwandan genocide fugitives in the UK

Title: UK Prime Minister: I will liaise with Metropolitan Police over Rwandan genocide fugitives in the UK
Runtime: 9:33
Date posted: 4 years ago
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CHOGM Opening ceremony | Remarks by President Kagame

Title: CHOGM Opening ceremony | Remarks by President Kagame
Runtime: 5:51
Date posted: 4 years ago
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CHOGM 2022: Welcome Greetings by President Kagame

Title: CHOGM 2022: Welcome Greetings by President Kagame
Runtime: 4:15
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Construction of BioNTech vaccine plant launched in Kigali

Title: Construction of BioNTech vaccine plant launched in Kigali
Runtime: 1:04
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: #chogm #chogm22 #rwanda #biontech

President Paul Kagame has, on June 23, led the ceremony to break ground for the construction of the BioNTech vaccine manufacturing plant in Rwanda that will promote scalable mRNA vaccine production in Africa.

The manufacturing plant for mRNA-based vaccines is being built in the Kigali Special Economic Zone located at Masoro-Munini, Gasabo District, in a section earmarked for biopharma manufacturing.

The Rwandan facility, covering the size of about 30,000 square metres, will be initially equipped with two BioNTainers (one for the production of mRNA, and one for the production of the formulated bulk drug product) and production is expected to commence approximately within 12 to 18 months after their installation.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Kagame said it is a historic milestone toward vaccine equity and Rwanda intends to build on this investment by putting in place the con...

President Kagame: Rwanda intends to build on this investment to attract a vibrant biopharmaceutical

Title: President Kagame: Rwanda intends to build on this investment to attract a vibrant biopharmaceutical
Runtime: 7:56
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: #kagame #chogm22 #biontech

President Paul Kagame has, on June 23, led the ceremony to break ground for the construction of the BioNTech vaccine manufacturing plant in Rwanda that will promote scalable mRNA vaccine production in Africa.

The manufacturing plant for mRNA-based vaccines is being built in the Kigali Special Economic Zone located at Masoro-Munini, Gasabo District, in a section earmarked for biopharma manufacturing.

The Rwandan facility, covering the size of about 30,000 square metres, will be initially equipped with two BioNTainers (one for the production of mRNA, and one for the production of the formulated bulk drug product) and production is expected to commence approximately within 12 to 18 months after their installation.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Kagame said it is a historic milestone toward vaccine equity and Rwanda intends to build on this investment by putting in place the co...

Delegates for the Commonwealth Business Forum visit Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture

Title: Delegates for the Commonwealth Business Forum visit Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: #cbf2022 #ricarwanda

EAX: Creating prosperity for Rwandan farmers by connecting markets and growing trade

Title: EAX: Creating prosperity for Rwandan farmers by connecting markets and growing trade
Runtime: 10:00
Date posted: 4 years ago
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Prince Charles lays wreath at Kigali genocide memorial

Title: Prince Charles lays wreath at Kigali genocide memorial
Runtime: 2:16
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall lay a wreath on a mass grave containing the remains of victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide at the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi in Kigali.

CHOGM 2022: Arrival of Sierra Leone President

Title: CHOGM 2022: Arrival of Sierra Leone President
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 4 years ago
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CHOGM 2022: Prince Charles arrives in Kigali

Title: CHOGM 2022: Prince Charles arrives in Kigali
Runtime: 2:12
Date posted: 4 years ago
Description: Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in Rwanda Tuesday evening ahead of the main sessions of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the capital Kigali.