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Gamblers playing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Why Rwanda is raising the stakes on gambling regulation

Thursday, October 02, 2025
A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy
Health

Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn

Thursday, September 11, 2025
RDB in collaboration with Enviroserve Rwanda, an e-waste recycling company, is leading the nationwide collection and disposal of these unlicensed machines. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Rwanda to dismantle, recycle 7,000 unlicenced slot machines

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The gaming industry in Rwanda is set to implement a new tax policy aimed at increasing revenue on September 1. Courtesy
Law

New gaming tax: What operators, experts say as implementation looms

Saturday, August 23, 2025
The electronic billing machine (EBM) has helped taxpayers to easily calculate taxes.
Economy

Revenue Authority to collect Rwf15bn in VAT on mobile phones

Friday, August 15, 2025
Gamblers playing on slot machines for betting business at Kisimenti in Kigali. Craish Bahizi (1)
Law

Rwanda lifts suspension on gambling licensing

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Bo Li, IMF Deputy Managing Director, and Acting Chair. The Executive Board concluded that Rwanda’s economic growth remains among the strongest in sub-Saharan Africa. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s economy remains strong, says IMF

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Members of parliament passed a new law that enabled Rwanda to double its capital gains tax from 5 per cent to 10 per cent. Courtesy
Rwanda

Parliament passes law hiking capital gains tax

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Godfrey Kabera, addresses members of the Chamber of Parliament’s Committee on State Budget and Patrimony on Tuesday, March 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

Proposed tax changes set to rake in Rwf300bn annually

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rwanda plans to implement new tax reforms to expand the tax base, boost revenue, and streamline operations to achieve national development goals, said by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Murangwa Yusuf. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Tax overhaul: The timeline of upcoming changes

Friday, February 14, 2025
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa addresses journalists in Kigali on Thursday, February 13. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Central bank downplays inflation fears over new tax reforms

Friday, February 14, 2025
The newly announced tax reforms will take effect in July at the start of the next fiscal year, are aimed at driving economic growth.
Economy

Rwanda’s new tax reforms and what people say about them

Thursday, February 13, 2025