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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 Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa and Deputy Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye address journalists in Kigali on Thursday, February 13. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Central bank Governor Rwangombwa confident in strong economic outlook

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The National Bank of Rwanda’s (BNR) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained its key interest rate at 6.5 per cent. file
Economy

Central bank maintains key interest rate at 6.5%

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The government of Qatar, on February 12, approved a draft agreement on mutual visa waiver allowing free entry for holders of Rwandan ordinary passports.
Editorial

Rwanda’s open-door policy is paying dividends

Thursday, February 13, 2025
A gas container near the kitchen at Collège Christ-Roi de Nyanza. The use of cooking gas in schools has played a crucial role in protecting forests in the Southern Province. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda targets firewood-free cooking in schools by 2032

Wednesday, February 12, 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
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 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
The government has introduced a 3% tourism levy on accommodation, including hotel rooms, to support tourism and hospitality investments. Courtesy Photo
Tourism

Rwanda introduces ‘tourism levy’ to boost investments

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
A drone monitors movement in the airspace. University of Rwanda (UR) nears the final stages of introducing aeronautics and aerospace engineering programs under its College of Science and Technology (CST).
Education

University of Rwanda's aeronautics, aerospace programme could start in September

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The government has introduced a new tax on foreign digital services like Netflix and Amazon among others.
Economy

Rwanda imposes tax on Netflix, Amazon, other foreign digital services

Monday, February 10, 2025