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The new price indicate that pump prices for petrol have increased to Rwf 1,822 per litre up from Rwf 1,639 while diesel increased from Rwf 1,492 per litre to Rwf 1,662. CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy
Explainer: Rise of fuel prices and impact on cost of living
Thursday, October 05, 2023
Briggette Harrington, the owner of Igire Coffee , a Rwandan coffee exporting company that exports its products under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Trade Initiative. Courtesy
Business
A year of trading under AfCFTA – a Rwandan businesswoman’s story
Thursday, October 05, 2023
Inside one of the Irish potato collection centres in Nyabisindu. Consumers have voiced concerns over significant price hikes in Irish potatoes. PHOTO BY Sam Ngendahimana.
Economy
Trade official debunks 'mafia' reports in potato value chain amidst price hikes
Monday, October 02, 2023
Officials pose for a photo during the first meeting of the Board of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund on September 29 in Kigali. Courtesy
Economy
AfCFTA $10 billion Adjustment fund to roll out mid-2024
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Visitors tour Rwanda's e-waste recycling facility in Bugesera District. According to the Notre Dame-Global Adaptation Index (NDGAIN) 2020, Rwanda is the 32nd most climate-vulnerable country with an index of 52.7. . Photo: File.
Economy
Private sector key in driving green growth –AfDB report
Saturday, September 30, 2023
(L-R) The newly appointed officials Yvonne Umulisa, Permanent Secretary in the office of the Prime Minister, James Kabarebe, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation, Francis Gatare, chief executive officer of the Rwanda Development Board and Manasseh Nshuti, senior advisor in the President's Office in charge of special assignments. COURTESY
Politics
Kagame appoints Kabarebe Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks during the 9th East African Health and Scientific Conference (EAHSC) in Kigali on September 27.Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health
EAC needs new tech to tackle emerging diseases – Health Minister
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
President Kagame meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on September 21. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
The leaders, CEOs Kagame met during UN General Assembly week
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Journalists during a press briefing on the 9th East African Health and Scientific Conference (EAHSC) that will start in Kigali on Wednesday, September 27. Courtesy
Health
Calls grow for research funding to address health challenges in EAC
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Workers load imported food commodities for upcountry trading in the Central Business District (CBD) of Kigali. Rwandans have experienced consistent price increases in the market since 2022, with consumer prices peaking at 21.7% in November 2022. However, there has been a decline in 2023, with prices standing at 12.3% in August, although still relatively high. Photo: File
Economy
Economic growth but a different story for your pocket? Here is why
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
A women recieves the money at Umurenge SACCO Kacyiru. Rwanda's financial inclusion is at 77 per cent. Craish Bahizi
Women
Inside govt’s new plan for women’s financial inclusion
Monday, September 25, 2023
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media during a news briefing on August 17. File
Economy
Why central bank won’t use forex reserves to curb depreciation
Sunday, September 24, 2023
President Paul Kagame meets with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy in New York, on Thursday, September 21. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International
Rwanda, Italy strengthen cooperation in defense, agriculture
Friday, September 22, 2023
Delegates follow panelists during the central bank’s presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on September 20. Courtesy
Rwanda
Experts’ take on central bank plans to boost women’s financial inclusion
Friday, September 22, 2023
BK Insurance staff with clients at the office. Rwanda’s insurance sector has, for the first time in six years, made an underwriting profit in the first half of 2023. Courtesy
Business
Insurance sector makes first-time underwriting profit
Thursday, September 21, 2023
John Rwangombwa, the Central Bank Governor during the central bank’s presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on September 20. Courtesy
Economy
Service sector drives 7.7% economic growth in first half of 2023
Thursday, September 21, 2023
A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali . The Rwandan franc depreciated by 8.8 per cent against the US dollar in the first months of 2023. File
Economy
Rwandan franc depreciates by 8.8%
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Health
Kagame, Pfizer boss discuss progress on sharing pharmaceutical patents
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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