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Participants pose for a group photo at during discussions at World Consumer Rights Day celebrations held in Kicukiro District on Wednesday, March 18.

Consumers urged to report mislabelled products, poor service

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A busy business centre near Kiziba Refugee Camp. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Karongi: Small businesses offer hope to Congolese refugees

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Workers package fresh avocados for export at the NAEB warehouse. According to a NAEB official, more than 90 per cent of Rwanda’s avocados are shipped to Dubai. File

Govt seeks new markets as Middle East disruptions hit exporters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Some businesses near Amahoro Stadium in Remera Gasabo. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Businesses near Amahoro Stadium feel squeeze from event road closures

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The newly elected Private Sector Federation Rwanda officials Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu (R), and 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi (L).

What business community expect from new PSF leaders

Monday, March 16, 2026

Jean-Guy Afrika, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), speaks during a panel discussion at the forum on March 11. Courtesy

Outdated risk narratives still haunt Africa’s investment appeal - experts

Sunday, March 15, 2026

(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials: Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, the 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu, the 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi,

Businessman Twagirumukiza elected new PSF chairperson

Friday, March 13, 2026

Motorists for Vuba Vuba deliver various goods ordered online to customers in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

New competition law tightens rules on e-commerce, mergers and subsidies

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Delegates follow a presentation at the 2nd Rwanda Nordic and Baltic Business Forum in Kigali on Monday, March 9.

Nordic, Baltic investors eye Rwanda’s green finance ecosystem

Monday, March 09, 2026

A view of Musanze City business centre during Tour du Rwanda 2025. The 18th edition of Tour du Rwanda is scheduled for February 22 to March 1, 2026. File

Businesses eye Tour du Rwanda 2026 boom

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Workers filling milk at collection centre in Nyagatare District. Milk collection centres (MCCs) in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, have raised concerns over high electricity costs. File

Dairy cooperatives seek relief from rising electricity bills

Thursday, February 19, 2026

China President Xi Jinping on Saturday, February 14, said that China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries starting May 1, 2026

China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries

Monday, February 16, 2026

BPR Bank Rwanda customers being served at Nyabugogo brank in Kigali. File

How short-term loans are giving small businesses quick relief

Monday, February 16, 2026

Some shops are displaying fashions designed for St. Valentine’s Day celebrations.

How businesses are gearing up for Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 13, 2026

Ahmed Farah

Kenyan trade expert appointed EABC boss

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika and Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil), alongside Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Irene Vida Gal, during the signing of cooperation agreements at the Rwanda–Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, February 4. Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda, Brazil sign agreements on trade, investment

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

A view of Kimironko market.

Kimironko traders seek clarity on rent structure for modern market

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

A view Vision City in Gasabo District. RSSB has announced the launch of a fund that will begin with an initial capital of $30 million, with plans to gradually expand it to $100 million or more. File

RSSB set to launch $30m SME fund this month

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The grey zones behind tenant disputes in shared buildings

Monday, February 02, 2026

A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Businesses count losses as rent pressures mount at MIC Plaza

Thursday, January 29, 2026