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Ahmed Farah

Kenyan trade expert appointed EABC boss

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika and Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil), alongside Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Irene Vida Gal, during the signing of cooperation agreements at the Rwanda–Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, February 4. Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda, Brazil sign agreements on trade, investment

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

A view of Kimironko market.

Kimironko traders seek clarity on rent structure for modern market

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

A view Vision City in Gasabo District. RSSB has announced the launch of a fund that will begin with an initial capital of $30 million, with plans to gradually expand it to $100 million or more. File

RSSB set to launch $30m SME fund this month

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The grey zones behind tenant disputes in shared buildings

Monday, February 02, 2026

A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Businesses count losses as rent pressures mount at MIC Plaza

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Captured inside African Leadership University, Mbairassem Koularambaye Newton showcases her entrepreneurial journey through a small popcorn business launched on 14th October 2025, in partnership with Ingride Bourma. Courtesy

How foreign students hustle with gigs and small businesses in Kigali

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Export cargo being loaded onto an aircraft at Kigali International Airport.
Photo: Courtesy.

Export revenues quadruple in five years as NAEB expands international markets for horticulture

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Yvette Uwimpaye during an interview with The New Times in Kigali. Uwimpaye built Rwanda’s e-commerce revolution. Emmanuel Dushimimana

How Yvette Uwimpaye built Rwanda’s e-commerce revolution

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Hesham Gazar, the Chief Executive Officer of Leather and More Company, meets with RDB CEO Jean Guy Afrika

Egyptian investor mulls plans to start leather factory in Rwanda

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Rwanda takes the top spot in Africa’s business rankings for 2025. Courtesy

Rwanda takes top spot in Africa’s 2025 business rankings

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Kisimenti is one of the busiest commercial centres around the City of Kigali, especially during evening hours. January blues usually follow a season of
high spending thanks to an extended period of social events and merrymaking. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Holiday spending drives January blues: Tips to avoid them

Thursday, January 01, 2026

The Rwf450 million commercial building owned by former street vendors in Rubavu town, developed under the Unama Ukore Gisenyi Cooperative. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana

Former hawkers complete Rwf450m building in Rubavu

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

BEEyond Honey, officially launched in the UK in October 2025, founded by Koren-Lynch, a British entrepreneur with roots in Rwanda.

Rwandan honey producers urged to target UK’s growing premium market

Monday, December 29, 2025

Officials and Rubavu residents at the official inauguration of the long-awaited Gisenyi market, bringing to an end nearly 15 years of construction setbacks on Saturday, December 27. Photos by Gemain Nsanzimana

New Gisenyi Market a game-changer for business- Min Sebahizi

Sunday, December 28, 2025

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Festive season: RDB issues nighttime guidelines for bars, entertainment businesses

Sunday, December 21, 2025

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

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

Pressure piles as EU deforestation regulation implementation nears

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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

Kagame talks hospitality, real estate opportunities with Middle Eastern investors

Monday, December 15, 2025