Skol brewing Factory in Rwanda in partnership with FXB Rwanda, have completed a three-year program that has helped 60 families in Nyarugenge District in Nyamirambo Sector to get out of poverty. At least 434 members of these families were assisted with a variety of programs including financial literacy, training on income generating activities and got […]
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Oct
Oct
Thomas Partey has joined Arsenal on a long-term contract. The 27-year-old midfielder had been with Atletico since 2012, making 188 appearances, in which time he won both the Europa League and Super Cup in 2018, and was a Champions League runner-up in 2016. Last season, the Ghana international made 46 appearances for Atletico, playing a key role […]
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Sep
Sep
On Monday, September 28, the Ministry of Sports announced that all sporting activities, training and competitions, would resume effective immediately. The ministry has, however, urged that Covid-19 containment measures should be observed. The development concludes a six-month-long halt imposed on sports in a bid to strengthen the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. To ensure a […]
News, Tour
Mugisha Samuel getting dropping by the peloton with 134km to go… this year’s UCI Road World Championships in Italy over the weekend.
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Sep
Sep
Mugisha turns focus on Tour du Rwanda after dismal showing at world champs Rwandan cyclist Samuel Mugisha has turned his attention on next season, particularly the 2021 Tour du Rwanda, following his disappointing performance at this year’s UCI Road World Championships in Italy over the weekend. The 22-year old was unable to complete the gruesome […]
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Sep
Sep
Auba has signed a new three-year contract with Arsenal! Having put pen to paper on his new deal, our 31-year-old captain wanted to break the news on Arsenal.com and on social media by telling fans LIVE that he was staying, with the ambition to lift more trophies and leave a long-term legacy. The Gabon international […]
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Sep
Sep
So why has this change taken place – and what does it mean? “Mikel’s been here since the end of December and the last nine months have probably been the most challenging nine months in Arsenal’s history – and we’ve been around for 134 years. Despite all of those challenges, Mikel has been driving this football club […]
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Sep
Sep
SKOL Brewery Ltd (SBL), a company that produces alcoholic and soft beverages, has offered a chance to win 20 Skol 100% Malt crates for fans who would vote for a song or artist who will be awarded the Kiss Summer Awards. The Kiss Summer Awards are organized by Radio Kiss FM, one of the famous […]
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Sep
Sep
Marie Rose has always been a courageous woman who never gave up despite all the difficulties she went through. Her husband imprisoned, she had to cover all her family’s expenses: School fees, health insurance fees, nutrition and many more. With the support she received from FXBVillage SKOL program, she was able to develop a successful […]
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Aug
Aug
Arsenal have emerged the 2020 Community Shield champions after beating Liverpool 5-4 on penalties after 90 minutes ended 1-1 at Wembley stadium on Saturday, It is now back-to-back Community Shield defeat for Liverpool after they lost also on penalties against Manchester City last year. The last time Arsenal and Liverpool met in the Community Shield […]
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Jul
Jul
Skol Brewery Ltd Rwanda, alcohol and non-alcohol beverage company, is one of the companies that supports entertainment in Rwanda. Skol consumers swear by it because it has an incomparable test that makes whoever drinks it to add more, and once he is thirsty he only thinks of a drink from this factory that has been […]
Football, News
Fifa’s proposal that teams should be allowed to make up to 5 substitutions form 3 per match
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Apr
Apr
RWANDA football players and coaches have weighed in on Fifa’s proposal that teams should be allowed to make up to five substitutions per match as a temporary measure to cope with fixture congestion once sporting action resumes If adopted, the dispensation can be implemented by competition organisers until the end of the 2021 season. Most […]
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Apr
Apr
Rayon Sports Football Club have announced that they have – with immediate effect – terminated the contract for striker Michael Sarpong, allegedly for insulting club president Sadate Munyakazi. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 23, the club said: “Considering that no reason can justify your insulting and dishonorable behavior, we are forced to terminate […]
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Apr
Apr
Eleven member clubs of the 16-team Rwanda Premier League have suspended contracts of their players, and will not be paid starting with April, amid the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown. Over the past two weeks, players from different clubs, including Rayon Sports, have been complaining about unpaid salary and allowances dues and lack of communication from their clubs. […]
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Apr
Apr
The Gunners had been in negotiations with their squad for some time, and the vast majority have now accepted the club’s proposal ARSENAL first-team players and head coach Mikel Arteta have reached a “voluntary agreement” to take a pay cut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Core coaching staff have also agreed to take the hit […]
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Apr
Apr
Rwanda, through the Ministry of Health on Saturday, April 18, introduced an additional COVID-19 precautionary directive that urges citizens to wear face masks when at home and going out for essential services or activities. Dr. Daniel Ngamije, Minister of Health said this during an interview with the public broadcaster, Rwanda Television. The Ministry had previously […]
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Apr
Apr
Arsenal fans in Rwanda under their umbrella organization, the Rwanda Arsenal Fan Club (RAFC) on Friday 17th April 2020 delivered emergency relief donation to 430 family members grouped in 86 households settled in the village of Kigarama, Jali Sector of Gasabo district. With the guidance and blessing of local authorities; City of Kigali, CNLG, FARG […]
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Apr
Apr
ADRIEN Niyonshuti, the head coach of Skol Adrien Cycling Academy (SACA), is upbeat that his side will have a successful debut season in local cycling after the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Even before their first race in Rwanda, SACA have fired early warning to archrivals after their star rider, Moise Mugisha, finished second at this […]
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Apr
Apr
No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, reported by WHO And announced that, There is no evidence that the Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine (BCG) protects people against infection with COVID-19 virus. Two clinical trials addressing this question are underway, and WHO will evaluate the evidence when it is available. In the […]
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Apr
Apr
Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Sunday, April 12 announced the usage of drones to further raise awareness of the coronavirus pandemic in local communities. The Rwanda National Police announce on twitter that “We have added drones to our methods of raising awareness about #COVID-19. As drones pass your neighborhoods, we ask you: 1. Listen carefully […]
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Apr
Apr
Coronavirus: the new disease COVID-19 explained for Rwanda. Rwanda confirmed its first case of COVID-19 on March 13th. The Ministry of Health is asking all residents of Rwanda to continue observing all instructions from health authorities, particularly by washing hands regularly, maintaining physical distance from people (at least 1 meter), staying inside your home, and reporting any […]
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Mar
Mar
COVID-19 Barometer: Consumer attitudes, media habits and expectations With insights from more than 25,000 consumers across 30 markets, this research provides brand owners with clear direction during the pandemic crisis. Today we released the results of our global study into consumer attitudes, media habits and expectations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Surveying more than 25,000 consumers […]
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Mar
Mar
20-year old Eritrean Natnael Tesfazion is the 2020 Tour du Rwanda champion following the climax of the eight-stage annual event on Sunday in Kigali. The young rider becomes the third Eritrean to win Tour du Rwanda after Daniel Teklehaimanot in 2010 and Merhawi Kudus in 2019. Tesfazion emerged the fastest rider of the 2020 edition […]
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Feb
Feb
Individual Time Trial (4.5km) Select results 1. Valencia Restrepo – 06’32”38 2. Hailu Biniam – 06’34”56 3. Patrick Schelling – 06’38”07 11. Joseph Areruya – 06’55”13 21. Natnael Tesfazion – 06’59”77 22. Samuel Mugisha – 07’00”46 47. Moise Mugisha – 07’21”16 General Classification (Top 5) 1. Natnael Tesfazion – 20:38:58 2. Moise Mugisha – 20:40:28 […]
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Feb
Feb
25-year old Jhonatan Valencia Restrepo on Friday yet gain proved his prowess as he completed a hatrick of Tour du Rwanda stage wins with stage six victory. Following his stage three (Huye-Rusizi) and stage five (Rubavu-Musanze), the Colombian international who riders of UCI Pro Team Androni Giocattoli won the 127.3km stage six from Musanze to […]
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Feb
Feb
After Tuesday’s stage three masterclass sprint win, Colombian rider Jhonatan Valencia Restrepo from Team Androni Giocattoli yet gain hit with an astonishing stage five (Rubavu-Musanze) sprint victory. Despite a dominant breakaway lead by Patrick Byukusenge from Benediction Ignite since early in the stage, he couldn’t beat the pressure of the peloton in the last 3km […]
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Feb
Feb
Eritrean rider Tesfazion Natnael claimed the 4th Stage of Tour du Rwanda from Rusizi to Rubavu district and claimed the yellow jersey, putting a +2’11” gap between himself and Rwanda’s Moise Mugisha, who is second on general classification. The stage from Rusizi to Rubavu is the longest this year, covering 206.3km along the shores of […]
26
Feb
Feb
As the main sponsor of ’Tour du Rwanda’2020, SKOL Brewery Limited Rwanda has been providing beverages to cycling enthusiasts at each stage of the race. SKOL Brewery Brand Manager, Emilienne Benurugo said that the race is going smoothly so far. “We are ready to keep serving SKOL beverages to cycling supporters and make this competition […]
News, Tour
Tour du Rwanda 2020 Stage 3: Colombian Restrepo soloes to stage three victory as Biniam Girmay of Nippo Delko claims yellow jersey
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Feb
Feb
Colombian Debutant Jhonatan Restrepo of Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec put on a spectacular performance on Tuesday to clinch his first ever Tour du Rwanda stage with stage three victory. Despite a dominant lead by the breakaway that led by a number of Rwandan riders, the 25-year old rider launched a strong attack in the final kilometers and […]
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Feb
Feb
Riding for French side Nippo–Delko Marseille, Mulu Kinfe Hailemicheal has become the second Ethiopian to ever win a stage in the Tour du Rwanda following his Stage 2 victory at the ongoing 2020 edition of the annual UCI Africa Tour race. The 21-year old timed his sprint to edge on the line a host of […]
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Feb
Feb
It was a triumphant start for Yevgeniy Fedorov, the 20-year old Kazakhstan rider who competes for Vino- Astana Motors who dominated the first stage of Tour du Rwanda, from Kigali to Rwamagana and back, easily claiming the 114.4km stage. Fedorov arrived at the finishing point in Kimironko at 13:30, clocking 2h44’59”, putting a 15 second […]