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Djiboutian Mahamoud Ali Youssouff, Kenyan Raila Odinga, and Malagasy Richard Randriamandrato are candidates for the AU Chairmanship.
International

AUC leadership race: How does the vote work?

Saturday, February 15, 2025
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
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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
A view of the newly constructed 67-kilometre Kibugabuga-Shinga-Gasoro road from Bugesera to Nyanza. The road is already being used with final works on some parts
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Traders buoyed as Bugesera-Nyanza road nears completion

Wednesday, February 12, 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
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
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
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff attend to taxpayers at RRA Remera Branch. Courtesy

Real Independence: Are we ready to pay for our own development?

Wednesday, February 12, 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