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Young entrepreneurs have been encouraged to work hard to achieve their dreams . (Solomon Asaba)
Business

Banks failing youth employment efforts - YETP

Wednesday, December 09, 2015
Celestin Rwabukumba
Business

EAC govts urged to fast-track integration of regional exchanges

Wednesday, December 09, 2015
Habiyaremye displays some of the furniture made with banana fibres at his workshop in Kayonza town last week. (Jean d'Amour Mugabo)
Business

Kayonza carpenter makes unique furniture from banana fibres

Monday, December 07, 2015
Inadequate power supply was one of the challenges REG faced this year. The utility is promising to ensure enough supply next year. (File)
Business

2015 review: Power utility pledges more and reliable electricity supply in 2016

Monday, December 07, 2015
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

Why financial literacy matters for small and medium enterprises' growth

Monday, December 07, 2015
Bralirwa produces Coca-Cola products under a franchise. Franchising offers local investors immense opportunities that could attract skills and global practice into the country. (Shamim Nirere)
Business

What local investors need to know about franchising

Monday, December 07, 2015
Women pass by BRD's new office in Kacyiru that will handle student loan scheme. (Solomon Asaba)
Business

BRD opens separate office to handle student loan scheme

Monday, December 07, 2015
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Business

Low activity at the local bourse

Monday, December 07, 2015
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Business

Google launches WiFi network in Kampala

Monday, December 07, 2015
An RVR train in Kampala. The Uganda-Kenya railway line operator plans to repair dilapidated lines in the face of pending competition from Standard Gauge Railway in 2017. (Net photo)
Business

Rift Valley Railways to renovate old infrastructure

Monday, December 07, 2015
An agricultural extension worker inspects maize in Gicumbi. WFP has unveiled an initiative to help small farmers transition to commercial producers. (File)
Business

New WFP initiative to connect smallholder farmers to markets

Sunday, December 06, 2015
Airtel staff members distribute books to children at Ruganwa village Kacyiru. (Courtesy)
Business

Airtel, Save the Children donate over 700 reading books to Kacyiru Sector

Friday, December 04, 2015
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Business

China's Xi pledges $60b for development in Africa

Friday, December 04, 2015
Minister Musoni and Hurd sign the power deal in London on Wednesday. (Courtesy)
Business

Rwanda, UK energy deal to boost off-grid power supply in rural areas

Thursday, December 03, 2015
Katabarwa at the launch of the facility on Tuesday. (Doreen Umutesi)
Business

Tech firm unveils card-based public transport fare payment service

Wednesday, December 02, 2015
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Business

Mombasa port cargo traffic grows by 10%

Wednesday, December 02, 2015
A RwandAir plane at the Kigali International Airport. RCAA has called on airlines to follow industry regulations. (File)
Business

Aviation industry players urged to observe standards, safety

Tuesday, December 01, 2015
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Business

RSwitch signs deal with global payments firm to ease access to financial services

Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Bralirwa CEO, Jonathan Hall embraces one of the widows (Courtesy photos)
Business

BRALIRWA: Because we care

Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Agriculture state minister Tony Nsanganira (left) and a guest listen to Christine Murebwayire, the Association of Rwanda Farmers chairperson and the Chamber of Agriculture head, during a flower exhibition at Gikondo Show Grounds in Kicukiro last week. (Peterson Tumwebaze)
Business

Rwanda looks to horticulture sector to spur export earnings

Monday, November 30, 2015