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From Portsmouth to Rwanda: Nicholas De Long Takes Charge of Youth Football Development
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has appointed Englishman Nicholas De Long as the new National Youth Development Officer, in a move aimed at strengthening youth football development and talent identification in Rwanda. De Long arrives with extensive experience in youth development, talent identification and coaching, having worked with several football institutions in England, including Portsmouth,…
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Bénédiction Fashion Gala to blend runway, gospel music and inclusivity
The inaugural Bénédiction Fashion Gala is set to blend fashion, gospel music and cultural entertainment in an inclusive celebration when models take to the runway at RM Casa Italia in Nyarutarama on August 15. Organised by Bénédiction Boutique in collaboration with Rwandan top model Sandrine Mucyo through her fashion concept, The Stage Fashion Showcase, the…
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The toxic side of online bullying in entertainment industry
Rwanda’s entertainment industry has long been associated with rivalries, but a growing number of creatives say competition is increasingly crossing the line into online harassment, defamation and smear campaigns that threaten careers and personal lives. Recent allegations by DJ Sonia, who says she has spent the past three years seeking justice over alleged online harassment…
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“Quitting music was a deliberate decision” – Miss Jojo
Rwandan singer and songwriter Josiane Uwineza, better known as Miss Jojo, has opened up about the career break that brought one of Rwanda’s most successful music journeys to an end, saying the decision was deliberate, deeply personal and one she has never regretted. The singer became a household name in the Rwandan music industry since…
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BAL 2026 MVP Randall rejoins APR
American guard Craig Randall has rejoined APR Basketball Club ahead of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs scheduled to tip commence on August 5. The 30-year-old was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) after leading RSSB Tigers to their maiden BAL championship on their debut appearance in the competition. Randall is…
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RBL playoffs: Meet the four clubs in pursuit of the crown
Patriots BBC, APR BBC, REG BBC and RSSB Tigers have secured places in the 2026 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs, where they will battle not only for the league title but also for a place in the 2027 Basketball Africa League (BAL). The playoffs are scheduled to tip off in August at BK Arena and…
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Why schools are giving co-curriculars more time
From September, learners will spend the final 90 minutes of each school day doing sports, arts, debates, leadership activities, practical experiments and other structured activities designed to complement what they learn in class. Under the new arrangement, regular academic lessons will end at 3:30 p.m., with the period from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. dedicated…
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80 including public servants, arrested in illicit alcohol crackdown
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested 80 suspects, including public servants, over alleged involvement in the production and distribution of illicit alcoholic beverages as a nationwide crackdown intensifies. The suspects were arrested across the country in an operation that started on July 20, RIB spokesperson Thierry Murangira said. Speaking at Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), Murangira…
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Gen. Muhoozi, NBA Africa boss discuss continental basketball
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held discussions with NBA Africa Chief Executive Claire Akamanzi in Kigali on advancing basketball development in Uganda and across the continent. The meeting took place during Muhoozi’s visit to Rwanda over the weekend, where he also met President Paul Kagame…
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New signings in focus as Patriots face REG in playoff semis
The 2026 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs tip off on Wednesday, August 5, with Patriots BBC taking on REG BBC in Game 1 of their best-of-five semi-final series at BK Arena. The playoffs, which run until August 28, will feature best-of-five semi-final series before culminating in a best-of-seven championship final. Patriots and REG booked their…
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