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Pierre-Cu00e9lestin Rwabukumba the CEO of Rwanda Stock Exchange delivers remarks during the forum on August 4. / All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

Why SMEs turn a blind eye to the stock market

Thursday, August 04, 2022
Rusororo cemetery in Gasabo District. The law determining the organisation and use of cemeteries was enacted in 2013 in Rwanda. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

A look at 5 laws that remain unenforced

Thursday, August 04, 2022
Local traditional medical practitioners are pushing for a law that will help regulate the sector to help sieve out scammers and ensure safety of their patients. Photo: File.

Traditional medics push for legislation to regulate sector

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the swearing in ceremony of new ministers in Kigali on Tuesday, August 2. Kagame revealed that , following the creation of the new ministry some state enterprises will immediately be privatised while for others it will be gradual.He emphasised that the government's responsibility is not to engage in profit-oriented business but rather to facilitate the private sector. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame backs privatisation of state-owned enterprises

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Local coders learn how start-up acts operate during a skills development workshop at kLab in Kigali. Photo: File.

Why do most tech start-ups fail to take off?

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Food section of Kimironko Market Kigali - Photo Luqman Mahoro

The highs and lows of feeding the ‘land of a thousand hills’

Monday, August 01, 2022
Officials tour ISANGE Estate as Imara Properties hands over 15 modern comfort houses to buyers on Rebero hill in Kicukiro District on Friday, July 29./ All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
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Imara Properties hands over 15 modern housing units to buyers

Saturday, July 30, 2022
Jean-Claude Gaga (Centre), the Managing Director of Airtel Money with other panelists speak about Airtel Money API during the event on July 28. Airtel Money API will enable e-commerce businesses to seamlessly manage payments. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Airtel Money opens API platform to local fintechs

Friday, July 29, 2022
Beatrice Mukeshimana, one of beneficiaries showcases her production.One Acre Fund-TUBURA is an agricultural development organization serving more than 750,000 Rwandan farmers.
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Farmers to increase production after securing deal to export Hass and Fuerte avocados

Friday, July 29, 2022
Former street children at Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre, a children facility in Bugesera District. Civil Society's analysis shows that the budget allocated to child rights protection and promotion has been reduced by 87%. File

Children’s rights activists decry budget cuts

Friday, July 29, 2022
Workers sort fresh chili for export at NAEB Horticulture Packaging House in Kigali on December 1, 2020. A number of horticulture exporters worry about the increased air shipment fee, revealing that it will affect their businesses. According to NAEB ,in the fiscal year 2020-2021, Rwandau2019s horticulture exports, vegetables, fruits and flowers generated over $28.79 million and the country targets $130 million from horticulture exports by 2024. File

High freight rates cast a shadow over horticulture export prospects

Friday, July 29, 2022
Ndayishimiye shows his class what to do. Photos/ Courtesy

Dancing can be a valuable job, says local choreographer

Wednesday, July 27, 2022