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A road construction project in Remera in Kigali. Subcontractors said they depend on bank financing to execute projects, making them particularly vulnerable when payments are delayed. Photo by Craish
Infrastructure

Contractors seek faster payments, fairer terms amid industry strain

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
A farmer works at a maize drying station in Gatsibo District in December 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Food safety is not a cost – it is an investment

Monday, June 08, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion about 'Fueling Resilience; Strategies for Rwandan Businesses to Thrive Amidst Rising Operational Costs,' on Friday, June 5. Courtesy
Featured

BPR Power Talks debuts with focus on strengthening Rwanda's oil and gas sector

Monday, June 08, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
Mayor of Kirehe District Bruno Rangira, lays a wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Economy

Private sector urged to use economic power for unity

Sunday, June 07, 2026
KIFC representatives during a meeting with Brazilian investors in November 2025. The meeting was co-organised by Planner Corretora de Valores S.A, a Brazilian firm that is now operating the Gako beef processing plant in Bugesera District. Courtesy

Rwanda’s financial ambition through the lens of São Paulo

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Celestin Rwabukumba, the CEO of Rwanda Stock Exchange,(R) speaks at the meeting in Kigali. He was joined by Romeo Ngarambe, the CEO of Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Dr James Ndahiro, the technical advisor at CMA. Courtesy
Economy

Islamic finance could unlock new capital for Rwanda’s market

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Kigali skyline. IFC is set to back Rwandan-headquartered private equity firm. PHOTO/FILE.
Featured

World Bank’s IFC to back Admaius’ $500 million Virunga Africa Fund II

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy.
Editorial

A new era for digital finance

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Employment. Workers on duty at the Nyabisindu rehousing site on Friday, May 29. Beyond transforming the old informally settled area, the project has been a major source of employment and income opportunities for thousands of people. PHOTO/EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA.
Housing

VIDEO: Nyabisindu rehousing project creates 2,000 jobs

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy
Law

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026
President and CEO of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, addresses delegates during its Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on May 28. Courtesy
Economy

AfDB seeks deeper economic reforms to unlock Africa’s growth

Sunday, May 31, 2026