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The plenary sitting of the Senate approved the report of the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on its assessment of the government’s actions in supplying agricultural inputs to farmers. Courtesy
Agriculture

Senators urge payment of Rwf22bn owed to subsidy agro-dealers

Thursday, February 20, 2025
The construction of 17 model schools across Rwanda has reached about 90 percent complete. Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Five things to know about Rwanda's model schools for teacher training

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Monique Nsanzabaganwa the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), was recognised as She completed her mandate of four years on Febuary 17. Courtesy
International

Nsanzabaganwa completes term as AU Commision deputy chief

Monday, February 17, 2025
Mombasa port in Kenya.
Economy

East Africa poised for fastest economic growth in region – AfDB report

Monday, February 17, 2025
The government has introduced a new tax on foreign digital services like Netflix and Amazon among others. Courtesy
Economy

Tax on foreign digital services: How will it be implemented?

Monday, February 17, 2025
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Rwanda

Breaking barriers: Girimbabazi's journey as Rwanda's first female Olympic swimmer

Monday, February 17, 2025
Rwanda plans to implement new tax reforms to expand the tax base, boost revenue, and streamline operations to achieve national development goals, said by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Murangwa Yusuf. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Tax overhaul: The timeline of upcoming changes

Friday, February 14, 2025
Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean has warned against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations.
Africa

EU official warns against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations

Thursday, February 13, 2025
According to the Ministry of Finance value-added tax (VAT), that was previously exempted, will be reintroduced on mobile phones in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy

What new tax reforms mean for businesses, consumers

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Single-use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda imposes levy on imports packaged in plastics

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, briefs journalists on the newly announced tax reforms, on Tuesday, February 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Government aims to raise tax-to-GDP ratio to 19% by 2029

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Gamblers playing in Kigali. The government has increased the tax on Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from 13% to 40%. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Why tax on gambling was hiked by 27%

Tuesday, February 11, 2025