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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
The New Times
Elections
Rwandan first-time voters ‘excited’ about 2024 elections
NEC will start dispatching ballot papers, voter lists, and electoral ink, among others, to districts countrywide on Friday, July 12. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections
NEC readies to transport electoral materials countrywide
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has introduced measures  including braille ballot papers. Courtesy
Elections
Braille ballot papers, sign language interpreters ready for election day – NEC
Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana addresses journalists during a press conference on July 9. Courtesy
Elections
Mpayimana explains motivation for second try at the presidency
Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana.
Elections
Mpayimana pledges to boost patriotism in Rwandan diaspora
A visitor looks at one of different artworks that are diplayed at the exhibition
Art
‘Shapes 'N Shadows’ exhibition challenges stereotypes, promotes inclusion
Participants at an evening of poetry reflecting liberation to life through powerful spoken word performances
Rwanda
Rwanda celebrates 30 years of liberation through poetry
Capt [Rtd] Mike Byusa during the interview  with The New Times on Wednesday, July 3. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana. Courtesy.
Rwanda
Liberation war veteran reflects on lessons from 30 years of nation building
Rwanda will Thursday, July 4, mark the 30th Liberation Day.
Showbiz
Exciting events that can help you celebrate 30th Liberation Day
National Electoral Commission (NEC), headquarters in Kigali.
Elections
NEC to publish final voter list
The Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) plans to double the number of passengers transported by RwandAir and to enhance its cargo transport within the next five years.
Aviation
RPF pledges to scale up RwandAir operations
Participants during a guided tour. The  forum in Kigali that attracted stakeholders involved with an agricultural initiative
Rwanda
Employable skills cited as top priority at youth-focused forum
Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.
Health
Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts
Victor Muvunyi, Senior Technologist at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology
How Rwanda is regulating artificial intelligence
The National Electoral Commission  is coordinating with diaspora communities to ensure that voting materials are transported to polling stations abroad. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections
Rwanda electoral body transports voting materials to polling stations abroad
Charles Munyaneza, the National Electoral Commission Executive Secretary, addresses journalists in May. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Elections
What you need to know about campaigns for MPs for special interest groups
Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana briefs the media about his campaign trail on Friday, June 21. Mpayimana said that his rally will kick off in Kirehe District, Eastern Province, on June 22.
Elections
Philippe Mpayimana unveils his presidential manifesto
Rwanda Civil Aviation Training and Innovation Centre officials pose for a group photo after receiving the certificate during the official launch in Kigali on June 20. Photo Courtesy
Aviation
Rwanda moves to bridge aviation skills gap with new training facility

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