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The Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Clare Akamanzi says the decision by Cabinet on Tuesday, August 1 to set a closing time for night-time activities is meant to make sure Rwandans have “a good quality of life.” File

RDB boss reassures businesses in wake of new night-time regulations

Thursday, August 03, 2023

A view of Cyanika border between Rwanda and Uganda in Burera District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Rwanda-Uganda border crossing sees surge in trade

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Taxi-moto operators wade through a flooded street in Kigali. FILE

Minister Nsabimana blames low motor-cycle insurance cover on high premiums

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

President Paul Kagame and President Sassou Nguesso witness the signing of an agreement of cooperation on accelerating the implementation of the African Continent Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Kigali on July 22. Photo

Rwanda, Congo-Brazzaville sign deal to trade under AfCFTA

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Minister of Trade Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze and Minister of International Cooperation in Congo-Brazzaville, Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso sign the agreement on July 22. Courtesy

Rwandan company to engage in mining, rice production in Congo-Brazzaville

Saturday, July 22, 2023

A local artiste during a performance in one of pubs in Kigali.Craish Bahizi

Business owners react to new noise pollution guidelines

Friday, July 14, 2023

An aerial view of Hakan Peat Power plant in Gisagara District (80MW). Rwanda has been urged to proactively diversify the destinations for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) beyond Kigali. COURTESY

Calls grow to diversify FDIs destinations beyond Kigali

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Fire engulfed one car and slightly damaged three others in an area called ‘Mu Cyerekezo garage’ in Gatsata sector, Gasabo District, on July 11. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI

Insurance comes to the rescue of garage owner after fire disaster

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The Deputy Secretary General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs at EAC, Annette Ssemuwemba Mutaawe, speaks during the launch of the 14th African Union High Level Private Sector Forum, on July 10, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya (courtesy).

African private sector forum seeks to fast-track trade under AfCFTA

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Former Sports View Hotel was among the first buildings that changed the face of Migina. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI

From ‘red-light’ shantytown to booming business hub: The changing face of ‘Migina’

Sunday, July 09, 2023

The forum is one of a series of events hosted on the sidelines of the Third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE).

China-Africa youth push for innovation, entrepreneurship opportunities

Friday, July 07, 2023

Officials of both delegations in a group photo during the Rwanda-Barbados Investment Forum in Kigali on the sidelines of Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Amor Motley'visit, on November 9,2022. Courtesy

Rwandans eye business opportunities in Barbados

Thursday, July 06, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente interacts with Koen Doens, Director General of International Partnerships after a meeting with the European Union delegation, at his office on, Tuesday, June 27. Courtesy

PM Ngirente, EU delegation discuss trade partnership

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with delegates pose for a group photo during a two-day inaugural EU-Rwanda Business Forum' in Kigali on Monday, June 26. While addressing over 600 delegates at the forum themed 'Rwanda - Your Gateway to Africa,', Ngirente emphasized the need for Rwanda to establish preferential trade agreements with the European Union in order to stimulate economic growth. Courtesy

PM Ngirente makes case for preferential trade deals with EU

Monday, June 26, 2023

MVend Limited, a leading Rwandan FinTech solutions service provider, has received an E-Money issuer and remittances license from the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR)

Rwandan fintech MVend gets Central Bank license

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

A beaded chandelier hangs inside a client's house. Courtesy photos

Turning passion into profit: An unexpected twist that led to a fruitful start-up

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Some of 300 beekeepers and honey producers meet to discuss how to strategize and collaborate on enhancing honey productivity in Kigali on Friday, June 2. Courtesy

Rwandan beekeepers unite for increased productivity, quality

Friday, June 02, 2023

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FEATURED: Facility Investing for Employment has launched the next Call for Proposals in Rwanda

Friday, June 02, 2023

The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), a mega exhibition slated for June 29 to July 2 in Hunan Province - China. Courtesy

Upcoming Chinese exhibition tipped to open opportunities for Rwandan entrepreneurs

Sunday, May 28, 2023

The National Bank of Rwanda has warned the public against dealing with Placier en Assurance, saying the company is not authorized to offer insurance brokerage services in the country. Sam Ngendahimana

Central Bank warns against dealing with unlicensed insurer

Wednesday, May 24, 2023