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 Simon Peter Kaliisa
Simon Peter Kaliisa
Statistics from the Rwanda Stock Market show that equities and bonds worth Rwf 436.5bn have been issued on the local market. Net photo.
Business
Rwf 436.5bn worth of shares and bonds traded over last 8 years
The Central Bank has said that the depreciation of the Franc against the US Dollar currently being witnessed was expected but would remain moderate throughout the year. Net photo.
Business
Central bank allays fear on Franc’s depreciation
Participant with the Ambassador of UAE. All photos by Simon Peter Kaliisa.
Business
Local hospitality sector inch closer to bridging skills gap
The firm deals in dietary supplements recommended by nutritionist. Courtesy photos.
Business
Alliance in Motion; an investment opportunity or a pyramid scheme?
Some of the bicycles to be deployed in different par t of the city by Gura. The company plans to deploy up to 3,000 bicycles. / Simon Peter Kaliisa
Local start-up rolls out bicycle sharing platform
Donations from StarTimes to SOS children. StarTimes Rwanda on Thursday 7th March signed a memorandum of understanding with SOS Childrenu2019s Village. / Emmanuel Kwizera
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FEATURED: StarTimes Rwanda and SOS Children’s Village join forces to empower over 400 youth
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Rwanda
25 local SMEs set to win big from Bank of Kigali-Urumuri initiative
Schools should create time in their teaching schedule by dedicating one lesson for their students to read on their own. Net photo.
Children & Education
Why self-education is as important as formal education
Listed firms have been advised to adopt integrated financial reporting is the new approach to corporate reporting which goes beyond market value variables to include non-financial issues like environment and social./ Net photo.
Business
Why corporations should report more than financial status
With the review of the law to phase out single-use plastics in Rwanda set to take place in Parliament, local businesses that rely on plastics are already mulling the next step. Net photo.
Business
What are the opportunities for the private sector as move to phase out single-use plastics gathers pace?
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Business
Save and invest in stocks, varsity students tipped
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Society
Things to consider when making a wedding budget
Participants presenting their ideas during the Chamberthon. Courtesy photos.
Business
Five Rwandan startups to benefit from Dubai Chamber mentorship programme
Kiato Nzuriu2019s shoes are showcased in Made-in-Rwanda expo at Gikondo expo ground. Sam Ngendahimana.
Business
Over 250 Made-in-Rwanda products receive RSB approval
Celestin Rwabukumba, the Chief Executive of the Rwanda Stock Exchange, said that about five firms could soon be listed on the local bourse after exhibiting positive progress towards meeting the requirements.  File.
Business
Five SMEs could soon be listed on Rwanda Stock Exchange
Officers inspecting construction of Rusumo power plant recently.Courtesy.
Rwanda
Construction of Rusumo power plant 35 per cent complete — officials
Prices of maize and maize flour are expected to normalise in about two weeks as the price of corn is expected to reduce from Rwf270 to Rwf180. Courtesy.
Business
What does the future hold for maize flour prices?
Firms in gas retail and wholesale are mulling best strategies increase their penetration into the local market.  Courtesy.
Business
Energy firms mull ways to increase uptake of cooking gas

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