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GTBank has announced closure of two of its upcountry branches in June. (File)
Business

Why are banks closing branches?

Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Business

20 Rwandan entrepreneurs selected for this year’s TEEP

Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Mushrooms are a high-value crop and bring in returns a few weeks after planting of pores (seedlings). (Courtesy)
Business

Kimironko family reaps big from backyard mushroom farming

Monday, March 28, 2016
L-R: Kunze, Itta Olaj from Dena Germany Energy Angecy, Minister Mukeshimana and Wertheim after cutting the ribbon to launch the solar-diesel hybrid power system at Sorwathe last week. (Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti)
Business

Why industrialists should embrace renewable energy

Monday, March 28, 2016
Nyangezi says local auditors need to work hard to acquire internationally recognised qualifications to be competitive. (Peterson Tumwebaze)
Business

Internal audits shape business growth, says new auditors chief

Monday, March 28, 2016
The electronic single window system has signicantly improved service delivery and customs clearance. (Courtesy)
Business

Electronic single window system enhances transparency in trade

Monday, March 28, 2016
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Business

How firms can save 40% of energy costs using solar water heaters

Monday, March 28, 2016
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Business

Crystal Telecom gains Rwf2

Monday, March 28, 2016
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Business

Price of passion fruits up in Kigali

Monday, March 28, 2016
Women from Cocoki co-operative at their workshop in Kicukiro town. The women are trained by Indego Africa in different skills to help them improve their income and standards of living. Social enterprises champion different causes in communities around them to enable them lead better lives. (Lydia Atieno)
Business

Initiative to promote social enterprises unveiled in Kigali

Sunday, March 27, 2016
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Business

Sustainable measures needed to insulate economy against effects of climate change

Sunday, March 27, 2016
Ndagijimana (left) and Dondra, the FAGACE chief, launching the branch at RSSB Towers in Kigali on Wednesday. (Anitah Kirezi)
Business

FAGACE opens shop in Kigali

Friday, March 25, 2016
A farmer feeds his dairy cows in Eastern Province. Commercial banks are reluctant to lend to farmers. (File)
Business

Government shelves plans to establish an agriculture bank

Thursday, March 24, 2016
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Business

Bourse closed today for Good Friday holiday

Thursday, March 24, 2016
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Business

Mixed fortunes for regional units

Thursday, March 24, 2016
Lu2013R: Mark Nkurunziza, the Rwanda Development Board chief finance officer, Kanimba and Semugaza at the signing of the concession agreement in Kigali on Tuesday. (Peterson Tumwebaze)
Business

Rwf6.5b Rubavu warehouse to ease cross-border trade

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
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Business

New initiative to improve access to agrifinance mooted

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Cimerwa cement is struggling to compete with cement imported from the region. (File)
Business

Cement makers urged to embrace innovative ways to stay competitive

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
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Business

Bralirwa counter records Rwf14.5m at RSE

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
A tourist tastes green coffee beans at the washing station as Mr Coffee explains how beans are dried after pulping. (Courtesy)
Business

[PHOTOS]: How agro-tourism is marketing Rwanda's coffee

Monday, March 21, 2016