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Rwanda's economy is based mainly on agriculture and tourism. However, recently the necessary steps have been taken for a serious industrial development move. Estimated GDP per capita in 2024 is $1, 064. File

A quick look at Africa 2024 through GDP’s

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Equity Bank Rwanda officials cut a cake during the celebration as the bank officially launched the revamped operations across the country, following the completion of a merger with Cogebanque Plc. Courtesy
Rwanda

Equity Bank Rwanda boss outlines priorities after Cogebanque acquisition

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Packages of rice produce collected during the haverst time in Bugesera District. Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year. Courtesy
Agriculture

Analysing Rwanda’s key crop yields in 2023

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Eight Rwandans who landed major international jobs in 2023

Friday, December 29, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder at Loopa, secured Rwf 50 million after winning the 2023 edition of Hanga Pitchfest 23. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Technology

A look at Hanga Pitchfest progress through the eyes of past winners

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Beekeepers have been encouraged to transition from traditional beekeeping techniques to modern practices in Kayonza district. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda

Kayonza beekeepers to benefit from new buffer zone

Monday, December 25, 2023
A woman works in Agakiriro after studying vocations in Bugesera. The government is currently facing a shortfall of nearly 400,000 jobs to meet the targets outlined in the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). FILE
Economy

Gov’t short of 400,000 jobs six months to end of NST1

Thursday, December 21, 2023
(L-R): CEO of OCP Africa, Mohamed Anouar Jamali, Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), Anass Khanchoufi, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at MINAGRI, Patrick Karangwa, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze observe fertiliser samples during the official launch of the Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023.The newly launched factory has an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers.
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s new fertiliser plant could boost agriculture

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Francis Gatare, the CEO of Rwanda Development Board and Omar Daair, the UK High Commissioner to Rwanda exchange a gift. Courtesy

UK-Rwanda Business Forum – Unlocking growth and opportunities

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente meets with Dr. Anouar Jamali, CEO OCP AFRICA in Kigali on Wednesday, December 20. Courtesy
Agriculture

Moroccan fertiliser firm eyes more investments in Rwanda's agric sector

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Workers at Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant, at Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on December 20, 2023. The factory is due for launch on the same date. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Agriculture

Rwanda to unveil multi-billion fertiliser blending plant in Bugesera

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The New Times
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FEATURED: How FAO Rwanda supports increased production, decent jobs for youth in agribusiness

Wednesday, December 20, 2023