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A deserted view of Gisimenti weekend car-free zone at 7pm on a Friday evening. Photo by Willy Mucyo

What will it take to revive Gisimenti car-free zone?

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Vital Munyankiko, founder of Panther Adventures. All photos courtesy

Entrepreneur on getting locals on the domestic tourism course

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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'Shattered hope': Plight of chia seed investors

Monday, January 16, 2023

Some of cars that Tomtransfers Company rent and sell in Kigali. The company has closed office amid ongoing investigations over alleged crimes. Courtesy

Tom Transfers halts operations amid fraud allegations

Monday, January 16, 2023

Fish production in Rwanda slightly increased from 41,664 tonnes in 2021 to 43, 560 tonnes in 2022. Courtesy

Why fish production targets have become ‘unachievable’

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Some shops in Nyarugenge market complex in Kigali. Business owners welcome President Kagame's call on easing taxes. Craish Bahizi

Business owners welcome President Kagame's call on easing taxes

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana with the delegates in group photo during the launch a continental fund dubbed ‘Ubuntu Health Impact Fund’ in Kigali on January 11. Courtesy

Multi-million-dollar fund launched to boost pharmaceutical innovation in Africa

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Inzovu Mall that the Duval Group plans to build in the former offices of the Ministry of Justice near Gishushu

Construction of Inzovu mall to kick off in May

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Thousands of dead fishes collected at Lake Muhazi after an incident through which farmers where different cooperatives grow fishes, faced a big loss due to water pollution in the lake on January 17,2021. Fish farmers are hopeful of accessing finance from banks after the government decided to add fish farming to agriculture insurance scheme.Courtesy

Farmers welcome new fish farming insurance scheme

Monday, January 09, 2023

Workers employed in private institutions, including banks and telecommunication companies,are concerned that they are given short unreliable contracts.

Recruitment firms face scrutiny over ‘exploitative employee contracts’

Monday, January 09, 2023

A worker on duty at a milk collection centre in Nyaruguru District. Rwanda will be producing 1,250,000 tonnes of milk every year by 2024 to satisfy market demand. Photo: File

Who is swindling dairy farmers?

Thursday, January 05, 2023

Farmers sort silk cocoons. Production dropped as a result of low prices and a lack of investor to develop the sector. (courtesy)

Silk production drops following Korean investor’s exit

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

The price of beef increased from Rwf3,500 to over Rwf4,000 per kilo while that of fish hit between Rwf4,300 and RwfRwf5,000.

Beer, meat prices soar over festive season

Monday, January 02, 2023

ALSO READ: Rwanda seeks to increase milk production by 34% in one year.

Kayonza: Why over 55,000 litres of milk not recorded daily

Friday, December 30, 2022

Some of the pottery products at Kigali Modern Pottery cooperative located in Kacyiru Sector in Gasabo District on March 9,2022. Some flower vase vendors across the City of Kigali are requesting an extended deadline to move after facing a relocation ultimatum. Dan Nsengiyumva

Kigali flower vase vendors seek extended deadline after relocation ultimatum

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Clients at one of pubs in Kigali. consumers that beverages such as Heineken, soft drinks, Primus, Mutzig, Turbo King, and Legend drastically increased two weeks ago. Dan Kwizera

Food and beverage prices hiked during the festive season

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Thousands of commuters stranded at Nyabugogo taxi park on their way to celebrate festive season with their families upcountry. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Christmas: Last minute shoppers flock city, excitement fills the air

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Flowers have become a go-to gift for birthdays, graduations, December festivities, Mother’s Day, Women’s Day, et cetera, and they are sold out when love is in the air around Valentine’s Day week. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

The growing culture of gifting flowers

Monday, December 19, 2022

Workers offload a store of some imported products at Dubai Port in Kigali. Tax on imported food and cosmetics have drastically increased. Craish Bahizi

Consumers to dig deeper after tax hikes

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Exhibitors negotiate with some clients at at the first edition of the Kigali Shopping Festival Expo that is underway at Gikondo Expo Ground. Photos by Dan Kwizera

Festive season: Exhibitors lower prices to attract clients

Saturday, December 17, 2022