Economic-Growth

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "Economic-Growth" (11954 articles)
The Savannah Creek Estate construction project in Kangondo, Nyarutarama Cell on Friday, February 14. BK’s partnership with Savannah Creek Development Company is centred on quality, sustainability, and long-term value creation. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Bank of Kigali unveils mortgage services for Savannah Creek Estate

Saturday, February 15, 2025
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
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 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 New Times
Infrastructure

Efforts underway to secure contractor for $30m five-star hotel in Southern province

Thursday, February 13, 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
Amb Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa addresses the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union on February 12. Courtesy
Law

Reparative justice for Africa: Gatete calls for beyond financial compensation approach

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