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Minister of Finance Yusuf Murangwa while presenting the performance of the country’s economy on Wednesday, September 17. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Rwanda’s credit outlook turns stable, signals investor confidence

Monday, September 22, 2025
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the presentation on Thursday, September 18. Photo: Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan franc eases pressure on stronger exports

Friday, September 19, 2025
Cross-border trucks that transport goods from Dar es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo. File
Economy

Rwanda’s trade deficit falls by 12.5% in Quarter 2

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Government initiatives like the Made in Rwanda campaign are a key step in this direction. They aim to boost local production, reduce import dependency, and strengthen the export base. Craish Bahizi

Smooth sailing ahead or rough waters to navigate? An economic outlook on Rwanda

Friday, September 05, 2025
Rwanda’s trade deficit stood at $252.02 million in July 2025, marking a 17.11 per cent drop compared to the same month last year. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s trade deficit drops by 17% in July

Thursday, September 04, 2025
A view of a switchyard of the 80MW Regional Rusumo Hydroelectric Project, one of the largest in the region, serving Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. File photo

Infrastructure is Africa’s most urgent priority and its greatest opportunity

Saturday, August 09, 2025
A worker on duty at Kabuye Sugar Plant Factory. The government is exploring ways to boost domestic sugar production and reduce reliance on imports, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. File photo.
Economy

Rwanda steps up efforts to boost local sugar production, cut imports

Thursday, July 31, 2025
A newly inaugurated Rwf13 billion factory producing construction and sanitary hardware in Bugesera Special Economic Zone.
Infrastructure

Rwf13bn construction, sanitary factory opens in Bugesera

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Rwanda’s petroleum imports rose by 9.5% in 2024, reaching $680 million and accounting for nearly 10% of total imports, according to the Trade and Industry Performance report. Photo by IGIHE
Economy

Rwanda eyes fuel import cuts with renewed push for clean energy

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
According to the 2024 Trade and Industry Performance report, Rwanda’s top 10 imports were valued at over $1.95 billion (approximately Rwf2.8 trillion). Photo by RwandAir
Economy

A look at Rwanda’s top 10 imports valued at Rwf2.8tn

Monday, July 21, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the 2025-26 budget bill to the Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 12. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda adjusts budget to accelerate development

Friday, June 13, 2025
Bo Li, IMF Deputy Managing Director, and Acting Chair. The Executive Board concluded that Rwanda’s economic growth remains among the strongest in sub-Saharan Africa. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s economy remains strong, says IMF

Thursday, June 05, 2025