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Alice Kagina
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Workers load imported food commodities for upcountry trading in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kigali. Rwandans have experienced consistent price increases in the market since 2022, with consumer prices peaking at 21.7% in November 2022. However, there has been a decline in 2023, with prices standing at 12.3% in August, although still relatively high. Photo: File
Economy
Economic growth but a different story for your pocket? Here is why
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
A women recieves the money at Umurenge SACCO Kacyiru. Rwanda's financial inclusion is at 77 per cent. Craish Bahizi
Women
Inside govt’s new plan for women’s financial inclusion
Monday, September 25, 2023
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media during a news briefing on August 17. File
Economy
Why central bank won’t use forex reserves to curb depreciation
Sunday, September 24, 2023
President Paul Kagame meets with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy in New York, on Thursday, September 21. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International
Rwanda, Italy strengthen cooperation in defense, agriculture
Friday, September 22, 2023
Delegates follow panelists during the central bank’s presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on September 20. Courtesy
Rwanda
Experts’ take on central bank plans to boost women’s financial inclusion
Friday, September 22, 2023
BK Insurance staff with clients at the office. Rwanda’s insurance sector has, for the first time in six years, made an underwriting profit in the first half of 2023. Courtesy
Business
Insurance sector makes first-time underwriting profit
Thursday, September 21, 2023
John Rwangombwa, the Central Bank Governor during the central bank’s presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on September 20. Courtesy
Economy
Service sector drives 7.7% economic growth in first half of 2023
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali . The Rwandan franc depreciated by 8.8 per cent against the US dollar in the first months of 2023. File
Economy
Rwandan franc depreciates by 8.8%
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Health
Kagame, Pfizer boss discuss progress on sharing pharmaceutical patents
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Workers packaging fresh green beans for export at Garden Fresh Packhouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda’s economy grew by 6.3% in second quarter
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The New Times
Technology
Kagame attends UN’s Digital Day
Sunday, September 17, 2023
The official launch of a new private banking service offering a personalized and exclusive banking experience to clients took place on Friday,September 15. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
BK launches personalized private banking service
Sunday, September 17, 2023
The New Times
Technology
AI can make developing economies competitive on global market –Kagame
Saturday, September 16, 2023
BRD signed a Rwf20 billion agreement with MwalimuSacco to issue affordable mortgage loans for nearly 2000 teachers through “Gira Iwawe” in March 2023. Courtesy
Featured
How BRD’s ‘Gira Iwawe’ initiative is sheltering more Rwandans
Thursday, September 14, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses over 700 youths at the closing of the 13th Annual Holiday Camp of “Edified Generation”, in Gisagara District., on Thursday, September 14. COURTESY
Education
First Lady urges Imbuto scholars to defy odds with excellence
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The new Ambassador of Israel to Rwanda, Einat Weiss,after the interview with The New Times in Kigali on September 13. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Economy
Israel envoy: We want more Israeli investors in Rwanda
Thursday, September 14, 2023
President Paul Kagame and the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore pose for a photo after a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, September 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Don’t stay in office: Kagame tells Minister Gasore to execute his work on field
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The new Ambassador of Israel to Rwanda, Einat Weiss, after the interview with The New Times on Wednesday, September 13. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Politics
New Israel envoy to establish stronger tourism ties with Rwanda
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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