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L-R: Gatete, Dr Klaus Muller, the KfW director for East Africa, the DRC and African Union, Stephanie Megies, head of delegation at Germany's Ministry of Economic Development and Co-operation, Stefan Sckell, head of co-operation, German Embassy, Kanyankole, and Sandra Rohleder, the KfW Rwanda manager at the launch of the export facility on Monday. / Courtesy

Govt launches Rwf7.5bn fund to support exporters

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

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Local firm slashes prices of TV sets to deepen penetration rate

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Maize growing has enabled Rebakure Murama Co-operative members to improve their livelihoods and ensure food security.

How co-operative marketing helped Ngoma residents kick out poverty

Monday, November 21, 2016

Robert Muratirwa, the Airtel network manager, during a sesion with RTUC students at the firmu2019s operation centre. Such exposure is important for students and companies are also able to get fresh ideas from interns.

Firms urged to embrace internships

Monday, November 21, 2016

Juvenal Gatorano, the proprietor of Nyamirambo-based Atelier de Gatorano, which makes leather products, at his workshop. The expos enable people, like Gatorano, to penetrate other markets. (Remy Niyingize.)

Local trade fairs ease access to markets - PSF

Monday, November 21, 2016

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Crystal Telecom appoints new CEO

Monday, November 21, 2016

Shopping can be exciting but spend within your means. (Net photo.)

Tips on how you can avoid overspending

Monday, November 21, 2016

Metal fabricators assemble windows at their workshop in Kigali. Small businesses, like this one, need more support to grow and become sustainable. (File.)

Rethink SME taxation policy

Monday, November 21, 2016

Access to renewable energy sources, like solar power, is crucial for Rwanda to attain its power targets. / File

Experts root for more off-grid power funding to spur access

Sunday, November 20, 2016

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Rwanda ‘ready to host continental exchanges association conference’

Sunday, November 20, 2016

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EAC mooting plan for uniform laws on cross-border insolvency

Friday, November 18, 2016

Cargo trucks crossing into Rwanda at the Gatuna border post. Some of the money will finance programmes that will improve cross-border risk management, as well as harmonisation of EAC standards and policies. (File.)

US govt, EAC sign Rwf161.8bn deal to fund regional devt initiatives

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Africa's first Wi-Fi-connected Boeing 737-800NG, the pride of national carrier RwandAir, is welcomed by the fireman salute at Kigali International Airport yesterday. (All photos by Nadege Imbabazi)

[PHOTOS]: RwandAir acquires Africa's first Boeing 737-800 Next Gen

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Some of the members of the women and youth savings groups pose with the dummy cheque of the donation. / Frederic Byumvuhore

Rulindo women, youth urged to join co-ops and savings groups

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Airtel Money agents serve a clients. Entrepreneurs like these ones still face a lot of challenges. / File

Calls for more efforts to address challenges faced by businesses as GEW kicks off

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

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Mixed fortunes for Bank of Kigali and Bralirwa on the bourse

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Bakers, soft drink makers decry increasing sugar prices

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

A staffer attends to a customer at the coffee shop over the weekend. Nzeyimana (below) ditched a white collar job to do business. (Pontian Kabeera.)

Magda's Nzeyimana turned her love for cooking into cash cow

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Bank of Kigali CEO, Dr Diane Karusisi said the appointments seek to bolster the lender's efforts to serve customers better. (Courtesy photos)

Bank of Kigali announces 3 new executive appointments

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

A couple doing budget allocations for their household. Budgeting requires time. (Net photo.)

Budgeting mistakes to avoid

Tuesday, November 15, 2016