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Stacks of US dollar bills on a table. While the Rwandan Franc is the only legal tender in Rwanda, there are people or entities allowed to get payments in foreign currencies in the country, depending on the nature of their businesses (Internet photo)

New rule: Who can get paid in foreign currency in Rwanda?

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Simba Supermarket at Kigali Heights. The facility is a modern mall in Kimihurura with a mix of international & local stores, restaurants, gifts and electronics shops and nice ambience.

Where to go shopping in Kigali during UCI Rwanda 2025

Friday, September 19, 2025

Workers on duty at DIKAM garment factory in Kigali

How Rwandan entrepreneur rose to become one of Africa’s top 10 business heroes

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Local riders and foreign cyclists train on the routes to be used during the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, on Sunday, September 14. Olivier Mugwiza

Kigali traders eye opportunities as UCI nears kick-off

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Diane Mukasahaha, founder and CEO of the textile company DIKAM Ltd, has been named one of the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition.

Rwandan businesswoman among 10 vying for big share of $1.5m

Friday, September 12, 2025

A view of the ongoing construction activities of Inzovu Mall at Kimihurura in Kigali. Inzovu Mall will feature a retail and leisure hub, a four-star Odalys hotel, a business center, and modern offices. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Inzovu Mall developer, French retailer to open 10 supermarkets in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye speaks at Africa Climate Summit in Ethiopia on September 8.

Rwandan minister calls for climate finance reform at Africa summit

Tuesday, September 09, 2025

Businesses located along race routes are advised to plan alternative access options, as the closures will remain in effect from 9am to 5pm. Courtesy

How essential businesses will operate during UCI cycling race

Sunday, September 07, 2025

Sina Gerard of Entreprise Urwibusto is among exhibitors who are showcasing their products in Algeria. Seen here speaks to Rwandan delegations at the venue.

Algeria: Rwandan exhibitors hail Intra-African Trade Fair for expanded market reach

Sunday, September 07, 2025

American unmanned aerial logistics firm Zipline’s next-generation autonomous aircraft designed specifically for urban delivery, on display at the Aviation Africa Summit, in Kigali, on September 4, 2025. The device on the table, which holds a package, is fitted into the drone and lowered when it reaches a destination to safely deliver a package (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Zipline drones may begin home deliveries in Kigali next year

Saturday, September 06, 2025

MINICOM has issued a public advisory urging businesses to prepare strategically for movement restrictions that will be imposed during the 2025 UCI Road World Championships

Guidelines for Kigali businesses ahead of global cycling race

Tuesday, September 02, 2025

A Trinity Metals employee operates a pick-and-carry crane to lift bags of processed tungsten ready for export. Courtesy

Rwandan company seals historic deal to supply Tungsten to the US

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Youth during a meeting session at Kigali Multimedia Hub. Courtesy

Want to start a business? Here’s what young founders have learned

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Committee set up to oversee BDF transition

Friday, August 15, 2025

The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, and the African Development Bank group (AfDB Group) Rwanda Country Manager Aissa Touré Sarr during the signing event on August 12. Courtesy

Rwanda, AfDB to partner for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub phase 2

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Former street vendors who were given stands at Agakiriro market in Kimironko. Craish BAHIZI

How former street hawkers have benefitted from Kigali’s mini-markets

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Choose Kigali restaurant

Top Kigali restaurant staff seek legal redress over unpaid wages

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Aime Sandrine Usanase, known professionally as Sachala, is a ceramics and sculpture artist based at Masaka Incubation Centre, where she runs a gallery and workshop. All photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: How Rwandan artists and galleries make money

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Rwanda hosted the Giants of Africa Festival from July 26 to August 2, bringing together 320 young campers from 20 African countries. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

How small Kigali businesses cashed in on Giants of Africa Festival

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

The government has decided to integrate BDF into the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). FILE

BDF integrated into BRD as govt targets efficient business financing

Thursday, July 31, 2025