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Mukamana's helpers weed the plantation. The farmer earns Rwf500,000 from pineapple sales per season.
Business

Former house help reaps big as a commercial pineapple grower

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Juvenal Rutaganda
Business

Cement prices will decline gradually - Cimerwa chief

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Rice farmers belonging to UCORIBU co-operative in Southern Province are worried over non-payment of dividends arising from confusion over share capital in the rice factory. (Jean Nepo Ndikumana)
Business

No dividends for rice farmers as confusion over share capital rages on

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
A forex delaer displays different currencies. The local unit lost 0.76 per cent % value in June. (File)
Business

High demand for dollars continues to pile pressure on Rwanda franc

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
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Business

Kigali Serena scoops ‘leading hotel’ accolade at World Travel Awards 2015

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
City residents will have to part with more cash to enjoy a dish of mashed or fried banana following prices increases. (Appolonia Uwanziga)
Business

Food prices up on high transport charges

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
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Business

BK, Bralirwa dominate

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Jack Kayonga, the Crystal Ventures chief, speaks at the launch of the firm's IPO last month. (File)
Business

Market gears up for Crystal Telecom listing on Friday

Monday, July 13, 2015
Cement on a conveyor belt at the new plant. Cimerwa targets 600,000 tonnes of cement per year. (Timothy Kisambira)
Business

Cimerwa unveils Rwf126.7b modern cement plant, targets regional market

Sunday, July 12, 2015
Currencies of different countries in the region. East African countries have been warned against a single currency after the Greek crisis. (Timothy Kisambira)
Business

Europe's sick 'PIGS' may dampen EAC's monetary union hopes

Sunday, July 12, 2015
Inflation rate for fresh products increased by 2.6 percent in June. (File)
Business

Rwanda's inflation rate up by 2.8 per cent

Sunday, July 12, 2015
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Business

Why 'small jobs' are answer to unemployment

Thursday, July 09, 2015
With giant scissors, the minister of youth and ICT, Jean-Philbert Nsengimana (2nd from right) cuts the ribbon unveiling the 4G Square in Kigali flanked by the chief executive officer of Olleh Rwanda Networks to his left and other officials. (Courtesy)
Business

New 4G Square to boost uptake

Thursday, July 09, 2015
Brewer speaks after the signing of the agreement to construct a Rwf2.5 billion logistics facility at Kigali International Airport last week. (Teddy Kamanzi)
Business

Future of Rwanda’s logistics industry promising, says DHL regional chief

Wednesday, July 08, 2015
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Business

EAC guidelines for joint trade negotiations with global partners in the offing

Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Residents waiting to buy fish at one of the landing sites on Lake Kivu. (Mohammed Mupenda)
Business

Fishermen call for punitive laws to eradicate illegal gear

Tuesday, July 07, 2015
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Business

BK counter gains Rwf4 on local bourse

Tuesday, July 07, 2015
A mobile phone user sends money using mobile money services. (File)
Business

Will growth of mobile money disrupt ATM technology?

Monday, July 06, 2015
RDB's Gatare, Brewer and Silas Udahemuka, the director general of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, sign the agreement in Kigali last week. DHL is going to start construction works on a modern logistics facility at Kigali International Airport next month. (Teddy Kamanzi)
Business

Logistics sector players upbeat as govt, DHL sign Rwf2.5b deal

Monday, July 06, 2015
One of the seven lions brought from South Africa last week. (Doreen Umutesi)
Business

Reintroduction of lions in Akagera excites tour operators

Monday, July 06, 2015