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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
Maya East Africa Ltd, has officially launched its Rwandan subsidiary during a ceremony held at the Kigali Serena Hotel on April 24. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

FEATURED: Regional food additives manufacturer ‘Maya East Africa’ enters Rwandan Market

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Coffee is one of Rwanda’s main exports to the US.
Economy

How US’s new tax reforms could impact Rwanda

Friday, April 11, 2025
Rwandan government targets $7.3 billion in annual export revenues by 2029. Craish Bahizi
Economy

How Rwanda plans to make $7bn in export revenues

Monday, March 31, 2025
Workers count tea packages for export at Pfunda Tea Company in Rubavu District. Rwanda’s merchandise export revenue rose by 6.9 percent in 2024, reaching $1.691 billion. File
Economy

What’s driving Rwanda’s export growth?

Friday, March 28, 2025