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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
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, announced a tax policy reform detailed in legal instruments issued by the ministry on February 11.
Economy

What you need to know about Rwanda’s new tax reforms

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
Chief Justice and Supreme Court President Domitilla Mukantaganzwa speaks at a press conference marking the start of the anti-corruption week on Monday, February 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Chief Justice announces crackdown on corrupt ‘middlemen’

Monday, February 10, 2025
Consumer prices in Rwanda increased by 7.4 per cent in January 2025. Courtesy
Economy

Consumer prices increased by 7.4% in January

Monday, February 10, 2025
Benjamin Mutimura, Managing Director of I&M Bank, delivered his remarks during the opening ceremony of a new branch in Muhanga District on Thursday, February 6. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc opens new branch in Muhanga

Friday, February 07, 2025
The Education Inclusion Symposium brought together policymakers, education experts, and representatives from civil society. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Education experts advocate for inclusive policies, enhanced teacher training

Thursday, February 06, 2025
Prof Felix Maringe, University of Kigali Acting Vice-Chancellor
Featured

FEATURED: UoK, Fort Hare and North West universities to host joint international conference on sustainable development

Thursday, February 06, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presents the revised budget to the parliament on Wednesday, January 5. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

USAID halt: Rwanda to make “necessary adjustments”

Thursday, February 06, 2025