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RICA has listed four categories of commodities that will require an import permit before they get into the country.

Competition body announces agric, construction commodities to require import permit

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, speaks to The New Times about new bill on competition and consumer protection, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Government tables bill to prevent market domination from mergers

Friday, February 14, 2025

Cows feed at a farm in Bugesera District. The Gako meat project is Rwanda’s flagship cattle farming and beef production scheme that targets both local and export markets. File

Govt seeks investor to take over major beef project

Thursday, February 13, 2025

The National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) has distributed two pig-slaughtering machines to two firms. Courtesy

Two firms acquire pig slaughtering machines to boost quality

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Didius Hategekimana, a 34-year-old entrepreneur showcases some of his furniture and jewelry that he produced from horns. Courtesy

Meet Didius Hategekimana, an innovator who's turned cow horns into a gold mine

Monday, January 20, 2025

MTN mobile money services, which had been non-operational since the night of Tuesday, January 14, resumed around 930 a.m. on January 15.

MTN restores mobile money services after hours of shutdown

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Both delegations pose for a group photo at the meeting in Kigali on Monday, January 6. Courtesy

St. Louis delegation explores investment opportunities in Rwanda

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

Cross-border trucks transport new cars and other goods from Dar-es-Salaam port to Rwanda, at Rusumo One-Stop Border Post in Kirehe
District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Number of registered vehicles up by nearly 20% in two years

Sunday, January 05, 2025

Client buys fresh beef meat at Nyabugogo in Kigali on Tuesday, on December 31. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Festive season: Beef prices rise, while small livestock costs remain stable

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

People follow a music band while performing at the gala dinner to celebrate the festive season at Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Kigali’s family-friendly places to go to on New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

A client shopping some items for fstive season at Kigali Business District in Nyarugenge. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Kigali businesses look to cash in on Christmas fever

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Some of the newly constructed housing units at Bumbogo estate in Gasabo District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The potential of real estate investment trusts in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Clients at BPR Rwanda at Nyabugogo branch. The banking sector recorded Rwf1.7 trillion in new authorised loans between January and September 2024. File

Banking sector sees 25% loan growth in 9 months

Monday, November 25, 2024

One of the key points raised by the minister was the importance of increasing food processing industries to help lower food prices in the market.

Nyagatare investment forum explores district's agribusiness potential

Friday, November 22, 2024

A Rwandan exhibitor (Left) presents some of the country's products to a Chinese individual during a previous CIIE event. Courtesy

Rwanda debuts new coffee brands, honey on Chinese market

Friday, November 08, 2024

Visitors interact at the Rwandan pavilion at the China International Import Expo on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Minister Sebahizi says Rwandan exports to China expected to grow

Thursday, November 07, 2024

Rwanda’s Ambassador to China, James Kimonyo speaks during a side event on Tuesday, November 5, at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China. Photo: Courtesy.

Rwandan envoy makes case for more Chinese financing

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

MTN Rwanda headquarters

MTN Rwanda posts Rwf11 billion loss in quarter 3

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

U.S. dollar currently dominates the world

What's the future of the dollar amidst de-dollarisation agenda?

Tuesday, November 05, 2024

The value of trade between East African Community (EAC) member states remained low at 15 per cent in 2023. Courtesy Photo

Intra-EAC trade remains low on non-tariff barriers

Tuesday, November 05, 2024