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Garden Fresh Ltd workers at the packhouse in Masoro Special Economic Zone packing the harvest ready for export. Photo by IGIHE

Govt to prioritise key export commodities under AfCFTA implementation strategy

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Idrissa Diop, Director of Compliance at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Courtesy

Banking compliance no longer about control, but advisory – Afreximbank’s Idrissa Diop

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Ten outstanding young entrepreneurs were awarded Rwf 10,000,000 in seed funding and 6 months of mentorship to grow their agribusiness ventures. Courtesy

Ten agripreneurs share Rwf100m in funding from Imbuto Foundation

Saturday, October 25, 2025

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi during a past interview. File

Rwandan businesses eye service export markets

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Workers sort coffee beans under processing for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Why online auction for Rwanda’s best coffee matters

Monday, October 13, 2025

A mechanic works at Car Zone Express garage in Kigali. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

The hidden hustle behind Rwanda’s auto parts market

Monday, October 13, 2025

A waiter serves a customer at a hotel in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

From banners to reality: What will it take to fix poor customer service?

Friday, October 10, 2025

Delegates follow a panel dicussion during the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI

How standards can open global markets for African SMEs

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Officials poses for a photo as Mahwi Grain Millers listed its second tranche bond on the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) on October 8. Courtesy

Mahwi Grain Millers lists second tranche bond on bourse

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva poses for a group photo with senior delegates at the 2025 International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
Annual Meeting, taking place n Kigali from October 6 to 10. Photos: Craish Bahizi.

Optimism for Rwandan business growth as govt slashes standardisation fees

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

Prime Minister, Justin Nsengiyumva delivers his remarks at the 2025 International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Annual Meeting, on October 6. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Standardisation key for trade, equitable development, says PM Nsengiyumva

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

Inyange milk powder is now available in 1kg and 500G sachets in retail shops.One kilo goes for Rwf20,000, according to the food processing company.

Inyange milk powder now available in supermarkets: Here are the prices

Friday, October 03, 2025

Cimerwa factory workers pack cement for market. The firm plans a $190m clinker plant to cut imports and save Rwanda an estimated $2.88bn in foreign exchange over 25 years. File

CIMERWA’s $190m clinker plant that could save Rwanda billions of francs

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

L-R: In Towanda, Pennsylvania, Traxys Head of Tin and Specialty Metals Ioannis Kallinikos, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Rwandan Embassy in Washington, Arthur Asiimwe, Trinity Metals Chairman Shawn McCormick, Justin Uwiringiyimana of Trinity Metals, and Plansee Group Director of Global Raw Materials Eric Rowe, along with their delegation, witnessed the arrival of tungsten concentrate (WO₃) produced by Trinity’s Nyakabingo Mine. Courtesy

In a first, Rwandan mining company supplies tungsten to US

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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Cement maker CIMERWA to pay over Rwf14bn in dividends

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Prime Minister Dr. Nsengiyumva toured the fish farming facility operated by Kivu Choice, in Gisagara District . Craish BAHIZI

How one British investor is driving up Rwanda’s fish industry

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Hybrids appeal to buyers not only because they combine fuel and electric power but also due to generous government tax exemptions. Photo by Craish Bahizi

A closer look at Rwandan car market, shifting brand preferences

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

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New Gisenyi market opens after years of delays

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Artistic impression of the Huye Business Mall under construction (courtesy).

Huye investors target 2026 completion for Rwf7bn business mall

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

A businesswoman sells different items including cycling jerseys among others at Kigali Heights fan zone on Saturday, September 21. Craish Bahizi

Women entrepreneurs take center stage at UCI fan zone

Monday, September 22, 2025