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The writer (second left) with Masai herdsmen and a KTB official during the trip. (Courtesy)

Lessons from Kenya's tourism body

Monday, April 18, 2016

A woman builder at a construction site in Kimihurura. Women are still underpaid by site owners. (Lydia Atieno)

Meet the women teaching men how to build

Monday, April 18, 2016

The prices of tomatoes, cabbage and peas are unchanged in most markets in the Eastern Province. (File)

Price of fresh beans rises marginally in Nyagatare

Monday, April 18, 2016

Onzoma (right) hands over a Positivo laptop to one of the Airtel agents that will train teachers in computer basic skills under the initiative. (Peterson Tumwebaze)

Airtel, Umwarimu SACCO partner to enhance computer skills, connectivity

Sunday, April 17, 2016

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ICTs can help fast-track realisation of SDGs, says global tech firm

Sunday, April 17, 2016

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Chinese economy shows signs of recovery

Friday, April 15, 2016

Part of the money from the IFC loan will go into supporting the real estate industry. (File)

KCB secures Rwf8bn loan to fund SME, housing sectors

Thursday, April 14, 2016

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Small businesses tipped on product marketing, innovation

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Umubano Hotel is one of the big hotels in Kigali. The Rwanda hospitality sector has boosted tourism receipts. (File)

Uncooperative hoteliers to miss out on revenues from conferences

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

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Bond market rakes in Rwf102m in turnover

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

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Serena Hotels scoops 12 major coveted awards at the 2016 World Travel awards in Zanzibar

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

The Kigali Convention Centre, still under construction, will open to operations by June, just in time to host the 27th African Union Summit as its maiden major event. (Timothy Kisambira)

22 years on: Rwanda's story of resilience, economic turnaround

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Women and other traders crossing on the Rwanda-DR Congo at Goma border post during a market day. Women still face many barriers while trading between countries. (File)

Poor skills, lack of capital threaten women engaged in cross-border trade

Monday, April 11, 2016

Tourists hike on Huye Mountain Coffee's plantation on Nyirankoko hill in Huye District. The travel and tourism sector contributes $7.2 trillion annually, almost 10 per cent of the ....

Global travel and tourism body urges govts not to close borders over terrorism

Monday, April 11, 2016

Rutagengwa advises innovative Rwandans to partner with investors to help them implement their ideas. (Julius Bizimungu)

Rutagengwa: Using ICT solutions to showcase Rwanda’s potential globally

Monday, April 11, 2016

Job loss is always a hard experience for anyone to deal with, but it is not the end of the world. (Net photo)

How to cope after losing your job

Monday, April 11, 2016

Uwineza at her workplace. She is the only Rwandan in the contest. (Julius Bizimungu)

Rwandan green energy startup in contention for 2016 global science & technology award

Monday, April 11, 2016

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Rising food prices push Rwanda's inflation to 4.6% in March

Monday, April 11, 2016

Pascal Nyagahene, the MobiCash Rwanda chief executive officer. (File)

MobiCash to boost access to financial services with launch of e-wallets

Monday, April 11, 2016

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BK counter drops to Rwf279

Monday, April 11, 2016