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New law shifts responsibility for public transport tenders in Rwanda

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Prudence Sebahizi, the Director for Institutional Matters and Programmes Coordination at AfCFTA during an interview. Courtesy

AfCFTA: Five challenges limiting youth from engaging in trade

Monday, August 21, 2023

A female rider delivers the items to a client. VubaVuba Africa Ltd was founded in January 2020 by Innocent Kaneza and Albert Munyabugingo, CEO and co-founder of VubaVuba Africa Ltd.

Africa’s Business Heroes 2023 top 20 finalists: The journey of VubaVuba Africa Ltd

Monday, August 21, 2023

Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Monique Nsanzabaganwa speaking at the second Golden Business Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, August 16 as Wendell Adday from the Africa Private Sector Summit looks on. Addressing the forum that attracted over 1,000 delegates from 40 countries, Nsanzabaganwa called for a "tandem strategy" to fully realise the potential of the AfCFTA. Courtesy

Five things African countries can do to optimize AfCFTA

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, delivers remarks during the official opening of the Golden Business Forum in Kigali on Wednedsay, August 16. Courtesy

Rwandan goods can now access African markets under AfCFTA preferences - Trade Minister

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Workers on duty at Inyange Industries in Kigali. The firm is among the 35 companies listed in the Gazette that can import sugar duty-free this year. File

Why 35 Rwandan firms can import sugar duty-free this year

Monday, August 14, 2023

Jean Paul Ndayishimiye, (left), who is renowned for defying odds, says saving gives a person the discipline and focus to achieve their goals. Photos courtesy.

From a moto rider to successful businessman; Ndayishimiye’s story of resilience

Thursday, August 10, 2023

A view of SP Visiga, a new station that SP Rwanda opened in Dar es Salaam. According to the firm, its location holds a strategic importance for the trade route between Tanzania and Rwanda (SP).

SP Rwanda expands fuel business to Tanzania

Friday, August 04, 2023

Minister of Trade Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze interacts with an exhibitor at Kigali International Trade Fair on July 30. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Expo 2023: PSF to expand exhibition sites

Thursday, August 03, 2023

President Paul Kagame with delegates during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated Anjia Cement Factory in Muhanga
District,on Thursday, August 3. The $100 million firm employs 205 staff, with plans to go up to 250 by the end of the year. In
his remarks, Kagame called for enabling investment policies, to attract major impactful investments in Africa. Photo: Village
Urugwiro.

Kagame urges African leaders to enact investment policies

Thursday, August 03, 2023

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