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A draft artistic impression of the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, where the tannery park was initially planned before the project was relocated to Gicumbi.
Business

Leather tannery park to be moved from Bugesera to Gicumbi

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Electricity infrastructure at Gasogi Station. Experts say the energy sector should be among the priorities in the upcoming budget.
Economy

Experts push for jobs, energy security, and resilience in 2026/27 budget

Saturday, May 09, 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
A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. File

Why Rwanda must never let a good energy crisis go to waste

Monday, April 20, 2026
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
A view of Cimerwa, a cement manufacturing plant in Rusizi District. PHOTO BY Moise Bahati
Environment

Rusizi communities face relocation as CIMERWA pollution concerns grow

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of Musanze Industrial Zone, currently under development. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Private sector flags key hurdles in industrial parks

Thursday, April 16, 2026
At least 5,396 tea farmers in the district are expected to benefit from the initiative designed to transform farming practices, raise incomes, and strengthen Rwanda’s position in the premium tea market. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Farmer training lifts tea quality prospects under Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Agriculture accounted for the largest share of employment, taking in 44.4 per cent of the workforce, up from 43.7 per cent in the same quarter of 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Agriculture

Farming leads Rwanda's modest job growth in Q1

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Workers on duty at Asanti garment factory in Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Textile players push for dedicated zone to boost production

Friday, March 20, 2026
The newly elected Private Sector Federation Rwanda officials. Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu (R), and 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi (L).
Editorial

PSF’s new leadership must heed business concerns

Tuesday, March 17, 2026