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26/09/2025

England’s Harry Hudson claimed gold in the men’s under-18 race at the UCI World Cycling Championships, completing the 119.3km course in 2 hours, 55 minutes and 19 seconds.

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England’s Harry Hudson claimed gold in the men’s under-18 race at the UCI World Cycling Championships, completing the 119.3km course in 2 hours, 55 minutes and 19...

26/09/2025

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26/09/2025

UPDATE: The Men’s Under-23 Road Race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships is in full swing in Kigali.

With seven laps to go on the 164.6km course, the peloton remains packed after early withdrawals thinned the field, while fans continue to line the streets to cheer the riders on.

26/09/2025

“If you travel to different continents, things are different, but in Africa it’s truly massive. It’s an honor to be here in Rwanda, one of the countries that supports this sport,” said Biniam Girmay, the first African to win a UCI silver medal.

He is set to compete on the final day in the Men’s Elite Road Race.

26/09/2025

WATCH: Jonathan Sack, software engineer and founder of
Faranga App, explains how in just 9 months the Rwandan-made fintech has reshaped mobile money payments.

Since its 2024 launch, Faranga has processed over Rwf22 billion in transactions—about Rwf158 million daily and Rwf4.7 billion monthly.

Today, it stands as Rwanda’s number one downloaded and highest-rated app on both the App Store and Google Play, powering the country’s fast-growing digital economy.

26/09/2025

Over $21 million has been raised since 2020 through the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, that seeks to strengthen conservation efforts across Africa, supporting ranger welfare, training, equipment, insurance, and innovation.

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Over $21 million has been raised since 2020 through the Wildlife Ranger Challenge that seeks to strengthen conservation efforts across Africa, supporting ranger welfare,...

26/09/2025

OPINION: "Cycling is more than a sport. It’s a discipline that demands preparation, strategy, and resilience. In many ways, these are the very qualities that define excellent customer service. The lessons are there for us, if we’re willing to see them." Laura Minde.

Read more: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/30018/opinions/service-lessons-rwanda-can-learn-from-cycling

26/09/2025

The Hakan peat-to-power plant, which saw an investment of $450 million, is currently operating well below its intended capacity.

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The Hakan peat-to-power plant, which saw an investment of $450 million (approx. Rwf650 billion), is currently operating well below its intended capacity. The plant is producing...

26/09/2025

ICYMI: Day 5 of delivered speed, spirit & stunning visuals.👇

The ongoing UCI Road World Championships continues to draw thousands of Kigalians and visitors, who line the city streets to cheer on world-class riders competing on African soil...

26/09/2025

WATCH: "Kigali is a wonderful city."

UCI President David Lappartient hails Kigali as a fitting host for the World Championships, outlines the legacy the event will leave for Rwanda, and shares advice for aspiring young cyclists watching from home.

26/09/2025

African business leaders and policymakers are due to meet at the fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) in Istanbul in mid-October.

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African business leaders and policymakers are due to meet at the fifth Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) in Istanbul in mid-October, as the Middle Eastern...

26/09/2025

PHOTOS: Harry Hudson becomes the first British rider to win gold in the Men’s Junior Road Race at the UCI Road World Championships.

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