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Boeing has been sued severally including by the family of Jackson Musoni, a Rwandan who was among the casualties of the March 10 Ethiopian Airlines crash. /Courtesy.
Business

Boeing shares compensation plans after fatal Ethiopian, LionAir crashes

Friday, May 31, 2019
Songwe pointed to countries in the East African Community that are growing at almost double the rate of those in the rest of the continent on the back of their investment in technology. / Courtesy
Business

Digital IDs could save Africa $50bn annually, report shows

Thursday, May 30, 2019
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank President, said that Africa must be more active in finding solutions to climate change challenges. / Courtesy.
Business

AfDB calls for increased focus on building climate change resilience

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
AfCFTA is expected to promote value addition and boost trade among regional economic communities. /File.
Business

Private sector urged to play active role in AfCFTA implementation

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Officials at the meeting. Eddie Nsabimana.
Business

Private investments ‘key to meeting national electrification targets’

Monday, May 27, 2019
The entrepreneur is currently producing about 150 litres of yoghurt per week. Photos by Hudson Kuteesa
Business

How varsity assignment turned into a business venture

Monday, May 27, 2019
One of his pieces. Courtesy photo
Business

Monetising creativity: emerging entrepreneur’s experience

Monday, May 27, 2019
The forum brought together all stakeholders from the East African financial industry. Courtesy.
Business

What does it take to increase Rwandans involvement in capital markets?

Monday, May 27, 2019
More listings and liquidity are signs that Africau2019s financial markets are starting to grow. But individual countries need to do more to reform and liberalise their financial markets in order to transform their economy. File.
Business

Africa must unleash the power of its financial markets

Monday, May 27, 2019
Theogene Ingabire(in striped shirt) and his co-workers make organic fertilisers from grass and crop residues through effective micro-organisms technology. Photos by Joan Mbabazi.
Business

Entrepreneur’s bid to improve farming through environmentally conscious technology

Monday, May 27, 2019
The AfCFTA is the continentu2019s most ambitious integration initiative. It aims to create a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of business people and investments. Net photo.
Business

AfCFTA’s benefits cannot be overemphasised – Obasanjo

Monday, May 27, 2019
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Business

Leadership Summary

Monday, May 27, 2019
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Business

China accuses U.S. officials of misleading public on trade war

Sunday, May 26, 2019
The AfCFTA, which will come into effect on May 30, will establish the worldu2019s largest free trade zone by the number of countries, covering more than 1.2 billion people with a combined gross domestic product of 2.5 trillion U.S. dollars. / Courtesy
Business

Africa eyes more cooperation with China as AfCFTA takes effect

Sunday, May 26, 2019
The United States placed Huawei on a trade blacklist last week, effectively banning U.S. firms from doing business with the worldu2019s largest telecom network gear maker and escalating a trade battle between the worldu2019s two biggest economies. /Net.
Business

China denounces U.S. claims about Huawei ties to Beijing

Friday, May 24, 2019
The US-China trade row has cast a shadow on foreign businesses in China and elsewhere in the world, setting back their long-term efforts in establishing trade connections. / Courtesy
Business

Trade worries weigh on foreign businesses

Thursday, May 23, 2019
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Business

After Huawei, U.S. could blacklist Chinese surveillance tech firm­­

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Stakeholders in the local tourism sector have been urged to be more innovative, especially in coming up with revenue generating activities and showcases to entertain guests visiting Rwanda for conferences. Courtesy.
Business

Businesses that won big during Transform Africa Summit

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Stephen Ruzibiza, PSF Chief Executive Officer and MTN CEO Bart Hofker (right) signed the partnership agreement on behalf the two parties. Courtesy.
Business

PSF, MTN Rwanda forge partnership to scale up adoption of cashless payments

Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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Business

CMA takes investment campaign to civil servants

Tuesday, May 21, 2019