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Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya disposing plastic waste in a dustbin during the launch of a project to manage single use plastics on November 23, 2022. Courtesy
Environment

Over 6,000 tonnes of single-use plastic waste need recycling annually

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Workers pack biscuits at Adma International Ltd’s factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Industrialists report growth as Rwanda seeks more manufacturers

Sunday, November 20, 2022
A delegate visits one of the stands that are showcasing their leather products during TALIF in Kigali on November 9. This year's forum was dominated by Ethiopian leather producers, seeking to invest in Rwanda's leather industry. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Textile, Apparel and Leather Investment Forum gets underway in Kigali

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Workers at Kigali Leather Ltd in Bugesera District. A modern factory able to produce 900,000 shoes per month is being constructed in Kigali’s Special Economic Zone. Photo: File.
Business

Industrial unit producing 900,000 shoes monthly in the offing

Monday, October 24, 2022
A technician checks an electricity Pole in Gicumbi District. Minister Erneste Nsanzimana, has disclosed that the Government will use Rwf500 billion to support its universal electrification efforts. File
Infrastructure

Rwanda earmarks Rwf500bn for major electrification drive

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A farmer in his wheat plantation in Burera District. According to Janvier Gasasira, an investor who took over the factory through auction, at least $10 million are needed in financing to revive and upgrade the wheat processing facility. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

Rwf10bn needed to revamp stalled wheat factory

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
A landscape picture of Mukunguri rice plantation in Kamonyi District. Rwanda is set to increase the scale of land on which rice is grown by 5,000 hectares to intensify production. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Rwanda to increase rice plantations by 5,000 hectares

Saturday, October 15, 2022
Employees of Pfunda Tea factory sort fresh tea leaves in Rubavu district. 165,500 formal workers in the country are set to benefit from tax exemption for a monthly [gross] income not exceeding Rwf60,000, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Over 165,000 set to get income tax relief

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
One of houses that were damaged by a strong wind in Gasabo District on Wednesday, October 5. The report on disasters shows that at least 150 people have lost their lives due to disasters while 301 were injured. / Courtesy
Environment

Report: Weather-related disasters have claimed 150 lives in 2022

Thursday, October 06, 2022
Layers at Gikomera Farm in Gasabo District. Poultry farmers said animal feed is too expensive and continues to be a major constraint on poultry productivity. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Poultry farmers decry soaring cost of feed

Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Aerial view of Kigali Special Economic Zone. Block Solutions has secured five hectares in the industrial zone and the firm will start producing products beginning next year. File
Business

Finnish eco-blocks manufacturer to set up Africa hub in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Business

Taking African fashion to the world: The story of Maryse Mbonyumutwa

Tuesday, September 20, 2022