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Cross-border truck en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy

Govt set to receive first 40,000-tonne direct fuel shipment

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Cross-border truck transporting fuel from Mombasa to Kigali. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Energy

New fuel supply deals could cut pump prices by 30% - economist

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Rwanda National Energy Company (RNEC) and Gulf Bulk Petroleum Tanzania Limited (GBP) on Friday, July 3, signed an agreement to facilitate the importation and storage of bulk refined petroleum.
Energy

Rwanda signs deal to import petroleum through Tanzania's Port of Tanga

Friday, July 03, 2026
Minister of Trade and Industry Antoine-Marie Kajangwe (R) and Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during the signing ceremony on Monday, June 29. Courtesy.
Energy

Rwanda, Kenya fuel pact promises cheaper, safer imports

Friday, July 03, 2026
Minister of Trade and Industry Antoine Marie Kajangwe (R) and Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during the signing cereomy on Monday, June 29. Courtesy.
Business

Rwanda, Kenya sign deal for petroleum importation through Northern Corridor

Monday, June 29, 2026
Some brand new hybrid cars at Akagera Motor showroom at Kicukiro. The value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles is set to officially take effect on July 1. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Which new taxes are in force as fiscal year begins?

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff attend to taxpayers at RRA Remera Branch. Courtesy

Pay the right taxes: Neither less nor more, just what the law requires

Monday, June 23, 2025
MP Christine Mukabunani has raised concerns over exemptions included in a new bill that is set to introduce levies on petrol, diesel, and motor vehicles. Courtesy
Rwanda

MPs question exemptions in newly passed vehicle levy bill

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Some imported goods at Dubai Port in Masaka. In February 2025, the Rwandan government announced an environmental levy on imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products. Craish Bahizi
Environment

Imported goods to pay ‘environmental levy’ announced

Tuesday, March 25, 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
Uganda’s oil drilling efforts are taking shape as the country looks to develop its oil and gas industry. Courtesy
Africa

Can Uganda’s oil development rid the region of imports?

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Inside Inyange Industries where glass bottles are filled with water. According to MINICOM demand for glass bottles increased from 19,530 tonnes in 2022 to 21,816 tonnes in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Elections

RPF pledges to set up glass factory for construction, bottles

Monday, July 08, 2024