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Electric buses at Down Town Bus station in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Electric vehicle dealers welcome Rwanda’s Rwf1.2bn carbon market project

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire addresses delegates at the event. She called for bold action to close gender gaps in healthcare, technology, and leadership. Courtesy
Featured

Min Ingabire calls for bold steps in advancing gender equity, accelerating action

Monday, March 31, 2025
Schools in remote areas of Rwanda have welcomed the government's initiative to deploy solar power, aiming to connect nearly 1,000 schools by the end of 2025. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda expands solar power to electrify close to 1,000 schools by 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presents government actions to accelerate industrial production and exports for sustainable economic growth to Members of Parliament on Friday, March 28. Courtesy
Economy

Bugesera tannery park set to generate $430m annually

Monday, March 31, 2025
Under Rwanda’s tax policy, all imported tourist vehicles whose value exceed $60,000 (approx. Rwf85 million), each, are exempt from excise and import duties.  Sam Ngenda
Economy

Why luxury tourist vehicles are tax-exempt in Rwanda

Saturday, March 29, 2025
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Africa

President Mnangagwa confident dialogue will bring lasting peace, stability to eastern DR Congo

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Kenya accelerates reforms to boost horticultural exports
International

Kenya accelerates reforms to boost horticultural exports

Saturday, March 29, 2025
AstraZeneca Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellowship.
Education

Six fellowships, scholarships for Rwandan and African students

Saturday, March 29, 2025
These time-limited exemptions now apply to raw materials, machinery imported by industries, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy equipment. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Gov't sheds light on revised VAT exemption policy

Saturday, March 29, 2025
The Rwandan government plans to establish a fund that will address industrial underutilization to boost manufacturing output. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Govt mulls fund to support industries with low-interest rates

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi speaks to journalists after addressing the general assembly of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations on Thursday, March 27. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy

Trade Minister reaffirms commitment to mineral processing amidst sanctions

Friday, March 28, 2025
Rwanda's petroleum reserve storage at Rusororo in Gasabo District. COURTESY
Energy

Rwanda moves to triple fuel depot capacity

Thursday, March 27, 2025