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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
The fuel levy shifted from a fixed charge of Rwf115 per litre to 15 per cent of CIF value to support road maintenance. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

How tax reforms in 2025 raised over Rwf130bn in six months

Monday, January 05, 2026
Yusuf Murangwa, Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, and Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong sign the deal on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy 
Economy

Rwanda, Hong Kong ink new tax pact: Here is what it means for economy

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Hybrids appeal to buyers not only because they combine fuel and electric power but also due to generous government tax exemptions. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

A closer look at Rwandan car market, shifting brand preferences

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Officials launch the East African Business & Investment Summit and Expo 2025 in Arusha on August 13. Courtesy
Economy

Govt to push private sector agenda ahead of key EAC trade summits

Monday, August 18, 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
Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti addresses journalists during the news conference, on Tuesday, July 8. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Economy

RRA unveils plan to meet set Rwf3.6 trillion target

Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Some brand new hybrid cars at Akagera Motor showroom at Kicukiro. The value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles is set to officially take effect on July 1. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Which new taxes are in force as fiscal year begins?

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff attend to taxpayers at RRA Remera Branch. Courtesy

Pay the right taxes: Neither less nor more, just what the law requires

Monday, June 23, 2025
Some brand new hybrid cars at Akagera Motor showroom at Kicukiro. The value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles is set to officially take effect on July 1. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Taxes on hybrid cars loom: What RRA, importers say

Friday, June 20, 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
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti (L) and Godfrey Kabera, the Minister of State in charge of National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, along with Members of Parliament, during the plenary sitting that passed the new bill establishing excise duty, on April 29, 2025. COURTESY
Crime

Excise duty: Jail term for tax evaders sparks heated debate

Wednesday, April 30, 2025