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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Guests arrive at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, where visitors can unwind while staying connected to the city’s vibrant business and social life. ALL PHOTOS ARE COURTESY.
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Radisson Blu Kigali: Where the city slows down — and comes alive
David Mwashumbe, Head of Tea Tasting at Silverback Tea and Sorwathe Ltd (centre), holds the Best CTC Tea award presented to Gisovu Tea Company Ltd for outstanding quality at the 7th African Tea Convention & Exhibition in Nairobi. He is flanked by Mombasa auction brokers for Gisovu teas, Michael Chemweno of Atlas Tea Brokers Ltd (left) and Boniface Njoroge of Combrok Ltd (right). ALL PHOTOS/COURTESY.
Agriculture
Rwanda’s Gisovu Tea Company wins top tea award for outstanding quality
Government officials tour a horticulture hub during its launch in Kinigi, Musanze, on August 29, 2025 under the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project. Horticulture is among Rwanda’s four investment priorities for transforming the agri-food sector. Courtesy photo.
Agriculture
Rwanda’s four major investment priorities to boost agri-food systems
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Rwanda
Food security must rank alongside defence – Irish hopeful for FAO top job
BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi presenting the results on Wednesday, September 2. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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BK Group profit grows 8.6% as strong income offsets smaller loan book
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva  and delegates  tour a mini-expo at  the Africa Food Systems Forum on September 2. Photo by Kellya Keza
Business
Collateral gap threatens growth of young agribusinesses
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Aviation
Flight disruptions end as Kenya reaches deal with airport workers
RwandAir has cancelled flights to and from Nairobi for a second consecutive day. File
Rwanda
RwandAir cancels Nairobi flights again amid air traffic control issues
On August 24, RwandAir announced the arrival of an Airbus A330-200, one of five planes its plans to add to its fleet. Courtesy
Rwanda
Inside RwandAir’s plan for five new Airbus A330s
Workers on duty at Inyange Industries Ltd in Kigali. RSSB has acquired full ownership of Inyange Industries Ltd and Ruliba Clays Ltd previously held by Crystal Ventures Limited (CVL). File
Rwanda
RSSB acquires Inyange Industries, Ruliba Clays
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Rwanda
RwandAir acquires first of 5 planned Airbus A330 planes
I&M Bank Rwanda CEO Benjamin Mutimura said the bank had recorded growth across key areas of its business while maintaining a strong capital and liquidity position. Craish Bahizi
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I&M Bank Rwanda profit jumps 62% in first half of 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at  I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI.
Economy
Higher capital bar: What new rules mean for non-deposit lenders
The newly signed agreement  aims to expand access to electric motorcycles and support Rwanda’s transition to clean and sustainable transport.
Featured
BRD, Jali Finance’s Rwf4.5bn deal to expand e-mobility
RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean-Guy Afrika meets with Rami Semrani, CEO of sports and entertainment company UnityVibe, in Kigali on Thursday, July 23. Courtesy.
Rwanda
Proposed motorsport academy fuels Rwanda's racing ambitions
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have called for urgent action to address road toll disputes, customs system gaps, inefficient border post operations. File
Business
Non-uniform road tolls, stay fees hurt EAC trade, say lawmakers
Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops
Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali. Under the upgrading works of the Nyabugogo Multimodal Transit Hub, it will be transformed into a modern, climate-resilient facility. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
Cabinet approves $100m for Nyabugogo upgrade, Kigali mobility overhaul

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