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Chilli farmers harvesting in Rwamagana. The government will increase subsidies on selected fertilisers for the 2027A planting season to mitigate the impact of a sharp rise in global input prices. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture

Govt increases fertiliser subsidies amid global price shocks

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
A poultry farmer Magnifique Nyirabagwiza feeds her chickens in Byimana Sector, Ruhango District, Southern Province. The government is seeking more investment in animal feed production. File
Rwanda

Govt eyes investment to tackle animal feed shortage

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Some of freshly harvested fish in Lake Kivu in Karongi District, western Rwanda. File
Economy

Investors expand fish farms as demand rises

Friday, June 26, 2026
Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) speaks to The New Times at the Africa Development Impact Forum, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy
Finance

UNECA's Gatete on debt, Africa's fight for a fairer financial order

Monday, June 15, 2026
The Virtual Assets Law recognises the issuance and trading of reserve-backed stablecoins and lists the clearing and settlement of virtual asset transactions as a licensable service. Courtesy

Why Rwanda’s crypto law matters more for payments than crypto

Friday, June 12, 2026
Inside Silverback Glass Processing, Rwanda’s glass manufacturing and processing facility located in Gahanga, Kicukiro District. The plant uses modern technology to cut, process, and produce glass products. Courtesy
Economy

Govt eyes more power as local glass production takes off

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Cross-border trucks at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Trade across the East African Community (EAC) increased in the first quarter of 2026, with total trade rising by 30.7 per cent to $46.3 billion. File photo..
Economy

EAC records $46.3 billion in trade, driven by export growth

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference in March. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda secures $250m IMF funding to deal with external shocks

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Fuel tanker truck passes through Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo.
Economy

Govt, importers expand fuel reserves as global prices surge

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
A fuel attendant pumps fuel into a vehicle. The government says it is subsidising 18 percent of diesel costs to cushion consumers from rising global fuel prices.
Energy

Gov’t subsidises 18% of diesel cost amid global hike

Saturday, June 06, 2026
East African Community headquarters in Tanzania. Experts have called for stronger enforcement mechanisms to ensure East African Community (EAC) member states meet their financial obligations. File
Finance

Experts weigh in on new EAC funding model

Wednesday, June 03, 2026