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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
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
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
Alice Nkulikiyinka, BPN Rwanda’s Country Director delivers her remarks during the ceremony on Friday, January 30. BPN Rwanda recognised entrepreneurs’ impact and contribution to the business ecosystem. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: BPN honours trailblazing entrepreneurs at ‘Engineers of Change’ cocktail party

Wednesday, February 05, 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
If successful, Rwanda would host Africa's first F1 race since 1993, but it faces competition from other nations
Rwanda

Could Rwanda be Formula One’s next destination?

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The number of domestic air passengers in Rwanda rose significantly by 42.5 percent, from 15,821 in 2022, to 22,547 in 2023. File
Aviation

Domestic air passengers in Rwanda increase by over 40 percent

Saturday, January 04, 2025
Tourists visit the Sphinx at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on Jan. 2, 2025. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Wednesday that the country received a record high of 15.7 million tourists in 2024, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian cabinet. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Africa

PHOTOS: Egypt breaks record with 15.7m tourists in 2024

Friday, January 03, 2025
Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa discussed about the need for perspective shift, economic potential of sports, and returns on investment in the sector. Courtesy
Africa

NBA Africa’s Akamanzi on sports investment, returns

Monday, December 09, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks at a press conference in his office on Friday, December 5. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Premier Ngirente highlights priorities as Rwanda embarks on NST II implementation

Friday, December 06, 2024
Rwanda is ranked the first country in visa openness in Africa, a position it has maintained since 2023 due to its visa-free regime. File
Tourism

Rwanda retains top place in visa openness in Africa

Monday, November 25, 2024
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. In Rwanda, every $1 million (approximately Rwf1.3 billion) invested in nature-based tourism creates 1,328 new jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Rwanda

Nature-based tourism poised to boost Rwanda’s economy

Wednesday, November 20, 2024