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CMA optimistic about bourse rebound, moves to attract more local investors

Friday, March 24, 2017
Christine Murebwayire (left) shows packaged banana wine to clients in a 2014 picture. SMEs like hers must make planning an essential component of their businesses. (File)
Business

Local firms in Sao Tome to explore market opportunities

Friday, March 24, 2017
The markets will have warehouses, a development that is expected to solve the challenge of storage. / File
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Rwanda eyes cross-border markets to enhance exports

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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Minister Mukeshimana tips Ugandan MPs on quality in tea production

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Gatete and the I&M Bank board chair Bill Irwin at the unveiling the IPO prospectus in February. The IPO was oversubscribed by 209%. / File
Business

Success of I&M Bank IPO vote of confidence in local economy

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
A vehicle burns in a Kigali suburb. Some insurers find difficulty in paying compensation because they sell premiums at low prices, weakening their financial positions. / File.
Business

Why insurance uptake has stagnated at 2% for years

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
POS and use of cards has gone up over the past year. / File.
Business

Banks, govt must do more to achieve a cashless economy, experts say

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Agriculture employs over 72% of the Rwandan population, but banks are reluctant to fund the sector.
Business

Embrace priority sector lending to enhance financing of the agric sector

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
PV diesel hybrid system at Sorwathe by BayWa r.e. and OneShore Energy. Governments in Africa must prioritise energy sector to ease access and power industries.
Business

African govts urged to invest more in energy sector to enhance access

Tuesday, March 21, 2017
The young entrepreneur was inspired a desire to contribute to job-creation. / Timothy Kisambira.
Business

Nshimiyimana turns his passion for graphic design into a cash cow

Monday, March 20, 2017
Kitabi Tea Factory employees weigh green tea leaves. Rwanda exports tea to China. / File.
Business

Rwanda is ready for business, Musoni tells Chinese investors

Sunday, March 19, 2017
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EU demands social media firms follow consumer rules

Sunday, March 19, 2017
Manufacturers say the move could lead to loss of hundreds of jobs. / Net.
Business

Kenya producers say plastic bags ban will lead to job losses

Saturday, March 18, 2017
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Oil prices drop on doubts over OPEC supply cuts

Saturday, March 18, 2017
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Uber Kenya increases prices following drivers' strike

Saturday, March 18, 2017
BK General Insurance Board Chairperson Sandra Rwamushaija (L) and Bank of Kigali CEO Dr Diane Karusisi unveiling the logo of the new insurance company yesterday. Faustin Niyigena
Business

Rwanda’s insurance sector has huge potential - new insurer

Thursday, March 16, 2017
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Indian investors eye real estate, ICT sectors

Thursday, March 16, 2017
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Initiative to support innovative young entrepreneurs unveiled

Thursday, March 16, 2017
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How Ngoma varsity student used pocket money to start a honey processing venture

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
JICA's Takada speaks at the opening of the workshop yesterday. / Peterson Tumwebaze
Business

Govts challenged to enhance intra-Africa trade, ease travel

Tuesday, March 14, 2017