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Samsung bets on better second-half after slow first quarter

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
There is so much that a smart entrepreneur can do in Kinshasa, a Congolese who spoke to The New Times during national carrier RwandAiru2019s maiden commercial flight to Kinshasa said. Courtesy photos.
Business

Now that Kinshasa is just two hours away, what opportunities can Rwandans pursue there?

Monday, April 29, 2019
Among the major investments by Bralirwa last year include setting up installations to produce the new Made-in-Rwanda Heineken beer which cost the local brewery about Euro 9M. Net photo.
Business

Bralirwa registered Rwf7.2bn in 2018

Monday, April 29, 2019
The World Bank Commodity Outlook report shows that crude oil is expected to average at USD 66 a barrel in 2019 and USD 65 a barrel in 2020, lower than the October projections. Net photo.
Business

World Bank downplays projections for oil price hikes

Monday, April 29, 2019
The technology could help address the issue of farmersu2019 milk produce that was subject to rejection by collection centres and agro-processing industries over standards. Net photos.
Business

French firm seeks to introduce solar-powered milk coolers to help cut farmers’ losses

Monday, April 29, 2019
The New Times
Business

EAC private sector plot to exploit 1.2bn continental market

Monday, April 29, 2019
Joseph Mugiranezau2019s flour made out of bananas.
Business

Banana farmer reducing post-harvest losses through value addition

Monday, April 29, 2019
The New Times
Business

Leadership (Part Thirteen)

Monday, April 29, 2019
With the best executives creamed off by international firms, finding the right candidates remains a challenge for companies across the continent. Net photo.
Business

Recruiters set sights on continent’s scarce executives

Monday, April 29, 2019
Egyptu2019s national carrier EgyptAir touched down at Kigali International Airport at 3:30am on Sunday. Courtesy photos.
Business

EgyptAir launches flights to Kigali, route expected to boost trade

Monday, April 29, 2019
Nick Nesbitt, EABC Chairperson, emphasised the importance of the continent having a clear vision to put an end to the fragmentation of the internal market. Courtesy.
Business

Regional business leaders discuss ways to leverage on the AfCFTA

Friday, April 26, 2019
Bank of Kigali has introduced Digital Migration Agents in all its branches countrywide to enable its clients to migrate to digital channels, such as the application and internet banking. Courtesy.
Business

Bank of Kigali decentralises digital migratory services to branch level

Friday, April 26, 2019
According to the World Trade Organisation, turnaround time between the port of Dar es Salaam and Kigali has been reduced from over 20 days to six. Net.
Business

Trade bottlenecks could erode integration gains – EABC

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Kigali Marriott Hotel, the worldu2019s largest hotel chain, has the biggest pipeline in Africa, 42 per cent more hotels and 25 per cent more rooms than second-placed Accor. Net photo.
Business

Marriott leads Africa hotel chain development

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Radisson Group President and Chief Executive Federico J. Gonzu00e1lez. Courtesy.
Business

Radisson Group’s experience in Rwanda market so far

Monday, April 22, 2019
The New Times
Business

Meet 25-year-old who turned to pineapple growing and is enjoying the fruits of his labour

Monday, April 22, 2019
Banamwana in office at the main branch of the microfinance in Gisozi. Simon Peter Kaliisa.
Business

How varsity students turned saving club into microfinance

Monday, April 22, 2019
Karisimbi Business Partners Team, ALUu2019s Consulting Club Co-founders and the rest of the consulting club. Courtesy.
Business

Business advisory firm teams up with varsity to advance practical learning

Monday, April 22, 2019
A group of over 60 young entrepreneurs with Small and Medium Enterprises producing Made-in-Rwanda products has gathered their ideas and resources to make use of Kigaliu2019s car-free zone to showcase their products . File.
Business

SMEs to make use of car-free zone to promote locally made products

Monday, April 22, 2019
Baroness Patricia Scotland, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth. Net photo.
Business

Commonwealth seeks new relevance with trade focus

Monday, April 22, 2019