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Economy

China's zero-tariff policy to boost African export confidence, global trade stability, says industry leader

Saturday, May 02, 2026
This photo taken on April 15, 2026 shows containers at the Nairobi station of the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Nelson Asienwa/Xinhua)
Economy

Zero-tariff policy boosts China-Africa modernization drive

Saturday, May 02, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Thursday, April 30. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Energy

Governance reforms key to unlocking Africa’s energy independence

Friday, May 01, 2026
Workers process roofing sheets at Safintra Rwanda at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

What’s shaping Rwanda’s labour trends?

Friday, May 01, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks at a panel discussion on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Kigali on March 20, 2018. Courtesy

What AfCFTA means for entrepreneurs looking to grow beyond borders

Monday, April 27, 2026
Officials from Rwanda and Uganda delegations pose for a photo at the opening session in Kampala, on Monday, April 20. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, Uganda officials meet in Kampala to deepen cooperation

Monday, April 20, 2026
The East African Community's new Secretary-General, Stephen Patrick Mbundi, will assumeoffice on April 25. Courtesy

Nyerere’s legacy, Mbundi’s mandate: The test facing EAC’s new Secretary-General

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A view of Mombasa port in Kenya.

Is Africa set to seize the moment as the global trade order is rewritten?

Friday, March 27, 2026
Minister of Environment Bernadette Arakwiye speaks during a UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference on March 24. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Rwanda eyes regional hub status in sustainable cooling and cold-chain systems

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Tony Kajangwe, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Industry delivers his remarks at the listing event. Courtesy
Economy

SMEs urged to look beyond bank loans for funding

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rusumo One Stop Border Post between Rwanda and Tanzania.The EAC Heads of State have set an ambitious target to raise intra-EAC trade from about 15% to 40% by 2030. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

EAC’s NTB deadline: A test of political will and shared accountability

Monday, March 23, 2026
Some businesses near Amahoro Stadium in Remera Gasabo. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Business

Businesses near Amahoro Stadium feel squeeze from event road closures

Tuesday, March 17, 2026