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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
Rwanda has achieved its highest-ever score on the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world, reaching 57 percent this year, up from 53 percent in 2023. File
Rwanda

What makes Rwanda one of the least corrupt countries globally?

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
For many year USAID has played a critical role in Africa, particularly in public health, education, and economic development.

America’s retreat from Africa: Will the ‘Stars and Stripes Initiative’ replace aid?

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
Rwanda has risen six places on the 2024 CPI achieving its highest score and remaining the least corrupt country in East Africa
Rwanda

Rwanda moves up six places on list of least corrupt countries

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
Benjamin Mutimura, Managing Director of I&M Bank, delivered his remarks during the opening ceremony of a new branch in Muhanga District on Thursday, February 6. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc opens new branch in Muhanga

Friday, February 07, 2025
A landscape view of the reforested area through Green Gicumbi project. Rwanda has unveiled a ‘Practical Guide’ to help understand the carbon market and related investment opportunities. File
Environment

How investors can tap into Rwanda’s carbon market

Friday, February 07, 2025
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, through its ‘Kataza' programme, has presented a Rwf130 million finance facility collateral-free to Kigali Leather Cluster. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: I&M Bank presents Rwf130m collateral-free finance facility to leather investors, MSMEs

Friday, February 07, 2025
Officials, trainers and trainees pose for a group photo at the coclusion of the training programme on Friday, January 31. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: INES-Ruhengeri, Kadaster International equip land authority staff with cutting-edge tech skills

Monday, February 03, 2025
Some housing blocks in Busanza Estate, where former Kangondo residents were provided shelter in Kicukiro District. (Courtesy)
Housing

Mandatory vertical housing: How can property owners adapt?

Friday, January 31, 2025