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Rwanda relaxed restrictions on importation of left hand drive heavy trucks early this year like these to boost local logistics sector. ( Teddy Kamanzi)

Cargo transport sector gets boost as over 200 RHD trucks are imported

Monday, September 07, 2015

The Kigali Convention Centre, one of the many biggest government projects, is currently being undertaken by a Turkish firm. (File)

Local contractors urged to sharpen skills to be competitive

Monday, September 07, 2015

The number of visitors has increased since the Northern Corridor countries introduced the single tourist visa. (File)

EAC tourism stakeholders in renewed drive to market region as a single destination

Monday, September 07, 2015

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2,500 field facilitators join village-based agro-extension programme

Monday, September 07, 2015

Vendors wait for customers in Kimironko Free Market II (File)

Mixed fortunes for vendors in city's newly-created free markets

Monday, September 07, 2015

A RwandAir plane. The airline is one of the few firms on the continent that ensures quality services. (Net)

Standards key for African businesses' growth

Monday, September 07, 2015

A farmer harvests rice in Southern Province. Rice dealers have up to September 20 to pay farmers. (File)

Rice dealers ordered to pay farmers by Sept 20

Monday, September 07, 2015

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BK records Rwf22m turnover

Monday, September 07, 2015

A shopper checks out Minimex maize flour, which is produced in Rwanda. EAC producers want governments to promote their goods. (File)

Regional producers call for strong policies on counterfeiting, illicit trade

Monday, September 07, 2015

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MTN subscribers cross the four million mark

Sunday, September 06, 2015

Women wash coffee in Karongi. (Timothy Kisambira)

July tea exports rake in Rwf4.7b, earnings from coffee drop 21%

Thursday, September 03, 2015

MTN new chief executive Engling (second right) and his wife Christine, were received with traditional gifts. Mary Asiimwe (left), MTN head of HR and Norman Munyampundu, the MTN Business chief, accompanied them. (Courtesy)

MTN looks to corporate, SME market segments

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

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Local industry production costs drop by 3.8% in Q2

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

A Nyamagabe resident checks a cow he got from the Girinka programme. Local industrialists are mobilising resources to contribute about 150 dairy cows to the initiative. (Timothy Kisambira)

Manufacturers to donate 100 cows to Girinka programme

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

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Continental development banks seek ways to tackle bad loans

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

Agriculture is still considered a risky sector by the financial industry, a situation that has affected its growth. (Net)

Insurance sector challenged to support agriculture sector

Monday, August 31, 2015

Rugira used his passion for agriculture to develop a sustainable mixed farming enterprise in Musambira, Muhanga. (All photos: Shamim Nirere)

Muhanga farmer tames nature, reaps big from commercial agriculture

Monday, August 31, 2015

Maramba says the telecom seeks to ensure Rwandans access internet services to improve their standards of living. (Ben Gasore)

Tigo in new push to ease access to internet services across country

Monday, August 31, 2015

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Rwanda inches closer to securing own barcodes

Monday, August 31, 2015

Some of the suppliers at the conference. They were challenged ensure good business practices. (Jean Mugabo)

KCB Bank urges suppliers to promote ethical practices

Monday, August 31, 2015