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As a result of increased investment, fish production, mainly tilapia, has risen from 31,465 metric tonnes in 2019 to 52,439 metric tonnes in 2025. 
Agriculture

Private investment fuels tilapia boom in Rwanda

Monday, April 20, 2026
Clients at Biryogo Car Free Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

A growing service economy held back by silence and weak accountability

Monday, April 20, 2026
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi addresses the Senatorial Committee on Economy and Finance on Friday, April 17. Courtesy
Economy

Trade minister flags funding gap for industrial zones

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced that petrol would henceforth be capped at RWF 2,938 per litre, while diesel was kept at RWF 2,205 per litre. Sam Ngendahimana

Fuel prices up twice in 10 days: The Iran war’s hidden tax on Rwandans

Friday, April 17, 2026
Workers operate machinery at the Matelas Dodoma factory in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Courtesy

Kigali industrial expansion signals progress, but execution will be key

Friday, April 17, 2026
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF. Courtesy
Economy

IMF downgrades Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 amid Middle East war 

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone. The industrial park has recorded an occupancy rate of 85 per cent in its Phase I. Courtesy.
Economy

Bugesera industrial zone investments hit $100 million

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A monument depicting how RPA fighters rescued Tutsi who had fled into a Catholic church during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Inkotanyi spirit built the state, but does it run it?

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday, March 16. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Rwanda secures Rwf370bn funding to support economic growth

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.
Featured

From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A banking and corporate law expert, Jean Marie Ntakirutinka steps up to lead CM Advocates' Banking and Finance Department, reinforcing its strength in high-value transactions. Photo COURTESY
Rwanda

Career growth: Jean Marie Ntakirutinka rises to Partner at CM Advocates

Wednesday, April 15, 2026