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Workers at a mining site sift through mineral-rich soil using traditional panning techniques, as machinery operates nearby to support the extraction process. Courtesy 
Business

How African mineral wealth is being siphoned off before discovery

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Apanal held discussions during the African Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

Investors commit $15 bn at African Investment Forum

Monday, December 01, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the opening of the African Investment Forum on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. The event highlighted calls from African ministers and investors for a shift from aid dependence to private capital to drive development and bridge the continent’s infrastructure gaps. Courtesy.
Business

Africa urged to swap aid dependence for private capital to drive development

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Etienne Niyodushima, an entrepreneur, speaks with a journalist during an interview in Kigali on November 26. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Business

WATCH: How a young entrepreneur is transforming Kigali’s shoe-care industry

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Sidi Ould Tah delivers his remarks at the Africa Investment Forum Market Days on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

AfDB President urges investors to tap African youth potential

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Glass water bottles in a filling production line at Inyange Industries, Kigali.
Business

Rwanda home to 73m tonnes of silica sand, enough for large-scale glass production: study

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A stunning fireworks display lights up the night sky in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Business

Fireworks traders tipped on safety compliance ahead of festive season

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, joined a high-profile group of Africa’s leading business and government figures for the second edition of the African Renaissance Retreat, in Kigali from November 14- 16
Business

Dangote, other prominent African leaders conclude retreat in Kigali

Monday, November 17, 2025
Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Stock Exchange, speaks during the event.
Business

Capital market launches grassroots investment campaign

Sunday, November 16, 2025
The launch celebrated Rwandan craftsmanship, women-led innovation, and sustainable agriculture.
Business

Rwandan vodka debuts on US market

Friday, November 14, 2025
A sign post at SP Nyarutarama displays new fuel prices. Photo by Confiance Mugisha
Business

Could new fuel price changes affect public transport fares?

Friday, November 14, 2025
Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bike. On November 8, Spiro, the e-mobility company at the centre of the complaints, acknowledged the concerns in a public statement.
Business

Spiro reacts to public outcry over safety of e-motorcycles

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Business

PHOTOS: Inside Kigali's car showrooms transforming the auto market

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Workers sort French beans before export at a packhouse in Kigali Special Economic Zone. File
Business

What should be considered as govt revises trade policy?

Sunday, November 09, 2025
Garden Fresh Ltd workers at the packhouse in Masoro Special Economic Zone packing the harvest ready for export. Photo by IGIHE
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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
Business

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.
Business

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
Business

The hidden hustle behind Rwanda’s auto parts market

Monday, October 13, 2025