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RICA has listed four categories of commodities that will require an import permit before they get into the country.
Business

Competition body announces agric, construction commodities to require import permit

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The consultation period will run from February 19 to March 19, 2025, providing a critical opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to shaping the future of sustainability reporting in Rwanda.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Public consultation on Rwanda’s draft IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards Adoption roadmap launched

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The land use plans for the districts of Nyamasheke, Rutsiro, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Burera, and Nyanza are being developed in a way that reflects the unique needs and challenges of each district.
Rwanda

Land use master plans for six districts to be complete by end of 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Delegates during the launch of the “Foster Methane Mitigation in Agriculture and Livestock Sectors” project on Tuesday, February 18. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda, FAO collaborate to mitigate methane emissions in agriculture, livestock sectors

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will hear 19 cases involving East African Community (EAC) partner states between February and March during a rotational session in Kigali. Courtesy
Law

East African court to hear about 20 cases in Kigali this month

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A drone being used to tackle illegal mining, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Charis UAS drone landscape.
Technology

Drone surveillance helps curb illegal mining in Rwanda

Saturday, February 15, 2025
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Rwanda

VIDEO: Valentine’s Day: Florists thrive, as people reflect on the day

Friday, February 14, 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
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
Rwanda has reintroduced value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles to promote pure electric mobility. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Rwanda reintroduces VAT on hybrid vehicles to spur e-mobility

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, announced a tax policy reform detailed in legal instruments issued by the ministry on February 11.
Economy

What you need to know about Rwanda’s new tax reforms

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
A newly built market for refugees in Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District was opened on February 4.
Rwanda

Refugee welfare: Eight things Rwanda has done to improve their lives

Monday, February 10, 2025