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Motorists for Vuba Vuba deliver various goods ordered online to customers in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

New competition law tightens rules on e-commerce, mergers and subsidies

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Delegates follow a presentation at the 2nd Rwanda Nordic and Baltic Business Forum in Kigali on Monday, March 9.

Nordic, Baltic investors eye Rwanda’s green finance ecosystem

Monday, March 09, 2026

A view of Musanze City business centre during Tour du Rwanda 2025. The 18th edition of Tour du Rwanda is scheduled for February 22 to March 1, 2026. File

Businesses eye Tour du Rwanda 2026 boom

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Workers filling milk at collection centre in Nyagatare District. Milk collection centres (MCCs) in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, have raised concerns over high electricity costs. File

Dairy cooperatives seek relief from rising electricity bills

Thursday, February 19, 2026

China President Xi Jinping on Saturday, February 14, said that China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries starting May 1, 2026

China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries

Monday, February 16, 2026

BPR Bank Rwanda customers being served at Nyabugogo brank in Kigali. File

How short-term loans are giving small businesses quick relief

Monday, February 16, 2026

Some shops are displaying fashions designed for St. Valentine’s Day celebrations.

How businesses are gearing up for Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 13, 2026

Ahmed Farah

Kenyan trade expert appointed EABC boss

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika and Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil), alongside Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Irene Vida Gal, during the signing of cooperation agreements at the Rwanda–Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, February 4. Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda, Brazil sign agreements on trade, investment

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

A view of Kimironko market.

Kimironko traders seek clarity on rent structure for modern market

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

A view Vision City in Gasabo District. RSSB has announced the launch of a fund that will begin with an initial capital of $30 million, with plans to gradually expand it to $100 million or more. File

RSSB set to launch $30m SME fund this month

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The grey zones behind tenant disputes in shared buildings

Monday, February 02, 2026

A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Businesses count losses as rent pressures mount at MIC Plaza

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Captured inside African Leadership University, Mbairassem Koularambaye Newton showcases her entrepreneurial journey through a small popcorn business launched on 14th October 2025, in partnership with Ingride Bourma. Courtesy

How foreign students hustle with gigs and small businesses in Kigali

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Export cargo being loaded onto an aircraft at Kigali International Airport.
Photo: Courtesy.

Export revenues quadruple in five years as NAEB expands international markets for horticulture

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Yvette Uwimpaye during an interview with The New Times in Kigali. Uwimpaye built Rwanda’s e-commerce revolution. Emmanuel Dushimimana

How Yvette Uwimpaye built Rwanda’s e-commerce revolution

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Hesham Gazar, the Chief Executive Officer of Leather and More Company, meets with RDB CEO Jean Guy Afrika

Egyptian investor mulls plans to start leather factory in Rwanda

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Rwanda takes the top spot in Africa’s business rankings for 2025. Courtesy

Rwanda takes top spot in Africa’s 2025 business rankings

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Kisimenti is one of the busiest commercial centres around the City of Kigali, especially during evening hours. January blues usually follow a season of
high spending thanks to an extended period of social events and merrymaking. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Holiday spending drives January blues: Tips to avoid them

Thursday, January 01, 2026

The Rwf450 million commercial building owned by former street vendors in Rubavu town, developed under the Unama Ukore Gisenyi Cooperative. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana

Former hawkers complete Rwf450m building in Rubavu

Tuesday, December 30, 2025