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Herbert Asiimwe, the Head of the Financial Sector at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, delivers his remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Business

Rwandan investors to benefit from $150m regional financing

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A deforestation exercise in Ruli sector in Gakenke District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Business

Pressure piles as EU deforestation regulation implementation nears

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Electric motorbike firm Spiro has announced to train all users of their brand. Dan Gatsinzi
Business

After safety concerns, Spiro adopts ‘train all’ approach

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
President Paul Kagame meets with Mohamed Ali Janah, Group Chairman of Hotels and Resorts Investment Maldives and Chairman of JIH Global Investments on Monday, December 15. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Business

Kagame talks hospitality, real estate opportunities with Middle Eastern investors

Monday, December 15, 2025
Defence minister Juvenal Marizamunda addresses the ZIGAMA Credit and Savings Society General Assembly on Friday, December 12, accompanied by Brig Gen Cooper Mike Mujuni, the Vice Chairperson of the cooperative’s Board of Directors, and interior minister Vincent Biruta.
Business

ZIGAMA CSS eyes over Rwf42bn net profit in 2026

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Nightlife business operators in Kigali have called on to allow all-night operations for the holidays.
Business

Nightlife businesses urge longer operating hours during festive season

Thursday, December 11, 2025
The country has introduced electric buses as part of a raft of measures to improve the efficiency of public transport. Courtesy
Business

How Rwanda's transport policies can strengthen East African supply chain

Monday, December 08, 2025
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Business

How online shoppers are safeguarded under new law

Sunday, December 07, 2025
A doctor interacts with patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District in July 2022. Private insurers are preparing a series of premium adjustments and stricter monitoring measures to counter the financial strain caused by the medical tariffs that took effect on July 1. File photo
Business

Insurers consider adjustments to offset medical tariff impact

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Naeem Ullah Khan, speaks during a visit by a high-level delegation of Pakistani senators and business leaders to Rwanda for a three-day working mission on Monday, December 1.All photo
Business

Pakistani senators, business leaders explore cooperation opportunities in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Workers at a mining site sift through mineral-rich soil using traditional panning techniques, as machinery operates nearby to support the extraction process. Courtesy 
Business

How African mineral wealth is being siphoned off before discovery

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Apanal held discussions during the African Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

Investors commit $15 bn at African Investment Forum

Monday, December 01, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the opening of the African Investment Forum on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. The event highlighted calls from African ministers and investors for a shift from aid dependence to private capital to drive development and bridge the continent’s infrastructure gaps. Courtesy.
Business

Africa urged to swap aid dependence for private capital to drive development

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Etienne Niyodushima, an entrepreneur, speaks with a journalist during an interview in Kigali on November 26. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Business

WATCH: How a young entrepreneur is transforming Kigali’s shoe-care industry

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Sidi Ould Tah delivers his remarks at the Africa Investment Forum Market Days on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

AfDB President urges investors to tap African youth potential

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Glass water bottles in a filling production line at Inyange Industries, Kigali.
Business

Rwanda home to 73m tonnes of silica sand, enough for large-scale glass production: study

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A stunning fireworks display lights up the night sky in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Business

Fireworks traders tipped on safety compliance ahead of festive season

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, joined a high-profile group of Africa’s leading business and government figures for the second edition of the African Renaissance Retreat, in Kigali from November 14- 16
Business

Dangote, other prominent African leaders conclude retreat in Kigali

Monday, November 17, 2025
Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Stock Exchange, speaks during the event.
Business

Capital market launches grassroots investment campaign

Sunday, November 16, 2025
The launch celebrated Rwandan craftsmanship, women-led innovation, and sustainable agriculture.
Business

Rwandan vodka debuts on US market

Friday, November 14, 2025