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Rwanda is seeking to increase sweet potato production from eight to 30 tonnes per hectare using six new varieties. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda turns to sweet potatoes as wheat flour baking substitute

Monday, October 23, 2023
The majority of sub-Saharan African currencies have depreciated in comparison to the US dollar.

African money is feeling the squeeze due to US interest rates that stay high

Monday, October 16, 2023
A view of Rusumo hydroelectric power plant that is under construction in Kirehe District. Upon its fully completion, all diesel-run power plants would be stopped. File
Energy

Govt to save at least Rwf20b annually after shutting down diesel power plants

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Houses belonging to Tutsis were intentionally set ablaze by Government-backed FDLR and Wazalendo militia last week. Internet

As you make a #Stand, spare a thought for the victims of FDLR/Wazalendo violence

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Rusumo Hydro Project is a joint scheme shared by Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Upon full operation, it is expected to generate 80MW, with each country getting 26.6MW. File
Energy

Rwanda shuts down its diesel power plants

Sunday, October 08, 2023
RDF's Head of International Military Cooperation Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa (C) briefs the defence attachés and associates accredited to Rwanda, at RDF Headquarters at Kimihurura on Friday, October 6. Courtesy
Security

Rwandan army briefs defence attachés on security matters

Saturday, October 07, 2023
Rwanda this week saw sharpest rise in fuel prices in years. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

A closer look at soaring global fuel prices

Friday, October 06, 2023
The new price indicate that pump prices for petrol have increased to Rwf 1,822 per litre up from Rwf 1,639 while diesel increased from Rwf 1,492 per litre to Rwf 1,662. CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Explainer: Rise of fuel prices and impact on cost of living

Thursday, October 05, 2023
Workers load imported food commodities for upcountry trading in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kigali. Rwandans have experienced consistent price increases in the market since 2022, with consumer prices peaking at 21.7% in November 2022. However, there has been a decline in 2023, with prices standing at 12.3% in August, although still relatively high. Photo: File
Economy

Economic growth but a different story for your pocket? Here is why

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media during a news briefing on August 17. File
Economy

Why central bank won’t use forex reserves to curb depreciation

Sunday, September 24, 2023
Workers sort fresh green beans for export at the privately owned packhouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro on September 8,2022. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda: Five major economic highlights in first six months of 2023

Friday, September 22, 2023
John Rwangombwa, the Central Bank Governor during the central bank’s presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on September 20. Courtesy
Economy

Service sector drives 7.7% economic growth in first half of 2023

Thursday, September 21, 2023