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MTN Rwanda Plc’s service revenue increased by 13.6 per cent year on year to Rwf68.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 ended December 30. COURTESY
Business

MTN Rwanda service revenue grew 13.6% in Q4 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025
Officials pose for a photo during the 3rd RRA Research Day on Friday, March 7.
Economy

Survey shows 15% increase in voluntary tax compliance

Friday, March 07, 2025
Joe Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of Jersey Finance – one of the world’s leading international financial centres speaks at the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) on February 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Kigali presents compelling case as a financial centre – Jersey Finance CEO

Thursday, February 27, 2025
The recent government decision to impose higher taxes on beers and cigarettes sparked public debate. Craish BAHIZI

Higher taxes on beer and cigarettes: A win for public health, not just revenue

Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Rwanda

Will new taxes on alcohol, tobacco subsidize cost to treat lifestyle diseases?

Friday, February 14, 2025
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa addresses journalists in Kigali on Thursday, February 13. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Central bank downplays inflation fears over new tax reforms

Friday, February 14, 2025
I&M Bank tellers attend to clients at the headquarters branch in Kigali City. The National Bank of Rwanda’s (BNR) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained its key interest rate at 6.5 per cent. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Stronger economy, but new taxes must be handled with care

Friday, February 14, 2025
The newly announced tax reforms will take effect in July at the start of the next fiscal year, are aimed at driving economic growth.
Economy

Rwanda’s new tax reforms and what people say about them

Thursday, February 13, 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
A view of Kivuwat project in Lake Kivu. The recent discovery of hydrocarbons in Rwanda has sparked excitement and optimism across the country. Sam Ngendahimana

The importance of hydrocarbon discovery for Rwandans

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Inside the newly inaugurated factory in Muhanga Industrial Zone. The factory will produce sanitary pads and other hygiene products. Courtesy
Women

$30m factory to boost sanitary pad production in Muhanga

Thursday, December 12, 2024