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Workers sort and pack products into paper-made packages at a processing facility in Kigali. The initiative promotes eco-friendly packaging while supporting local manufacturing and job creation. Courtesy
Featured

How Rwanda is driving the transition from plastic to sustainable packaging

Friday, February 13, 2026
A view of Kimironko market.
Business

Kimironko traders seek clarity on rent structure for modern market

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Rwanda’s formal sector industrial output grew by 10.3 per cent in November 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Industrial output rises by 10 per cent in November

Monday, January 05, 2026
The fuel levy shifted from a fixed charge of Rwf115 per litre to 15 per cent of CIF value to support road maintenance. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

How tax reforms in 2025 raised over Rwf130bn in six months

Monday, January 05, 2026
Residents take pictures of fireworks during the celebration of the New Year 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Festive season: Do we have to reschedule our joy for the white saviour?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The campaign was launched at Landy Industry at Kigali Special Economic Zone on Monday, December 22. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

BRD launches workplace health and safety drive across manufacturing industry

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Students gather at Kigali Pele Stadium as they wait to board buses to their home districts ahead of the festive season holidays.
Education

Students head home for festive holidays with academic goals in sight

Saturday, December 20, 2025
A view of Nduba dump site in Gasabo District. File
Environment

How inter-district landfills could boost waste disposal

Friday, December 12, 2025
The New Times

Africa “experts”: Moral certainty and local ignorance

Saturday, December 06, 2025
Workers sort fresh avocados for export at Souk Farm. Rwanda’s formal sector industrial output grew by 5.3% in October this year. Courtesy
Economy

Food processing, energy lift industrial output by 5.3% in October

Friday, December 05, 2025
A view of of Nyabugogo Wetland
Environment

Wetlands restoration drive turns flood zones into eco parks

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Glass water bottles in a filling production line at Inyange Industries, Kigali.
Business

Rwanda home to 73m tonnes of silica sand, enough for large-scale glass production: study

Wednesday, November 26, 2025