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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

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