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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Under Rwanda’s tax policy, all imported tourist vehicles whose value exceed $60,000 (approx. Rwf85 million), each, are exempt from excise and import duties.  Sam Ngenda
Economy
Why luxury tourist vehicles are tax-exempt in Rwanda
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Rwanda
Nyange student hero elected as Rusizi mayor as Muzungu takes over Karongi
Refined gold ready for export from Gasabo Gold Refinery, located in Masoro Economic Zone. Rwanda's mineral export revenues reached $1.7 billion Rwf2.38 trillion in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
Rwanda records $1.5bn in gold exports in 2024
Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi speaks to journalists after addressing the general assembly of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations on Thursday, March 27. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy
Trade Minister reaffirms commitment to mineral processing amidst sanctions
Rwanda, on Monday, March 17, announced that it has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium with immediate effect.
Rwanda
Rwandan regulator asks NGOs, church to end cooperation with Belgium
Rwanda's petroleum reserve storage at Rusororo in Gasabo District. COURTESY
Energy
Rwanda moves to triple fuel depot capacity
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Health
How Africa could benefit from collective medical procurement
The Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Godfrey Kabera, addresses members of the Chamber of Parliament’s Committee on State Budget and Patrimony on Tuesday, March 25. Courtesy
Rwanda
Proposed tax changes set to rake in Rwf300bn annually
Delegates during the meeting.
Featured
FEATURED: EAC to cut medical product costs through pooled procurement model
According to the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), Microfinance Inkingi Plc decided to proceed with voluntary liquidation, effective Friday, March 21. File
Economy
What next as Microfinance Inkingi goes into liquidation?
Religious leaders during a consultative meeting with officials from the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB)  to discuss new regulations governing faith-based organizations on Friday, March 21. Courtesy
Religion
Clerics raise concerns over new 1,000 signature requirement 
Members of faith-based organisations at the engagement meeting held in Kigali, on Friday, March 21, 2025, to discuss the new regulations (courtesy photo)
Religion
Faith-based entities given one year to meet new requirements
A new bill seeks to introduce a levy aimed at creating a sustainable and equitable system for financing road maintenance. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy
What you need to know about proposed levy on vehicles
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday, March 19, raised concerns over the government's proposal to introduce a 15 percent fuel levy. Craish Bahizi
Economy
MPs raise concerns over proposed 15% fuel levy
Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, addresses Members of Parliament on Wednesday, March 19.
Rwanda
Rwanda seeks to encourage use of electric cars
Delegates follow a panel discussion during a consultative meeting on the nature of genocide ideology in the region at Parliament  on March 5
Rwanda
Experts urge firm measures to avert Genocide ideology perpetuation
Former Kasai Province governor Hubert Kabasu Babu.
Africa
Bowing to pressure: Former Kasai governor on why Tshisekedi could eventually talk to M23
Rwanda needs over 800 cell towers, according to the Minister of ICT and Innovation.
Technology
Rwanda needs over 800 cell towers to increase internet access

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