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Dancille Nyirakimonyo, a farmer in Gasabo District. She expects the government to expand the inland irrigation scheme. (Jean Mugabo)

Farmers expect more subsidies, better market infrastructure

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

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10-year bond listed on bourse

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

City carpenters at work. Manufacturers in EAC want governments to support skills development.

Manufacturers urge EAC govts to prioritise energy, trade facilitation

Tuesday, June 02, 2015

Christine Murebwayire (left) explains about her banana wine at an exhibition last year. NIRDA is supporting production of banana wine and juice. (File)

Community processing centres to drive Rwanda's industrial development - NIRDA

Monday, June 01, 2015

Cargo trucks at Gatuna on the Uganda/Rwanda border. Rwanda's trade with neighbours has increased tremendously over the past few years. However, the presence of some NTBs threaten further growth of regional trade. (Stephen Nuwagira)

Fight against NTBs will be top priority, says new EABC chief

Monday, June 01, 2015

A Rwanda Standards Board staff tests an iron bar. Sub-standard building materials, like any other fake goods put the lives of Rwandas at risk, calling for strong measures to eradicate them from the market. (File)

Eliminating counterfeits: Laws alone not enough

Monday, June 01, 2015

The defunct bio-diesel plant at Mulindi. The project that was run by the former IRST might not resume production, at least as far as mass production is concerned. (Stephen Nuwagira)

Govt loses interest in bio-diesel project

Monday, June 01, 2015

City of Kigali mayor Fidele Ndayisaba (second left, standing) poses for a picture with beneficiary school heads and MTN Rwanda officials. (Courtesy)

Disadvantaged students in Kigali get school fees

Monday, June 01, 2015

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RwandAir suspends flights to Mwanza

Monday, June 01, 2015

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CMA tips govt on bond issuances

Monday, June 01, 2015

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Bourse quiet as poor run persists

Monday, June 01, 2015

Merwe (right) explains how they test the quality and grade farmers' grains at the an EAX warehouse as Minister for Trade and Industry, Francois Kanimba and EAX chief Kadri look on during a tour of the facility this week. (Courtesy)

Commodities exchange to start trading in coffee, beans

Monday, June 01, 2015

Policemen put out fire that engulfed stores in Kigali last year. Insurance reduces burden of such fires. (File)

Prime unveils fire insurance cover for low-income earners

Monday, June 01, 2015

Bank of Kigali CEO James Gatera (right) speaks at the media briefing on Thursday as Shivon Byamukama, BK secretary and head of corporate affairs, and Daniel Ufitikirezi, a board member, look on. (Solomon Asaba)

BK to pay shareholders Rwf11 billion dividends

Friday, May 29, 2015

Goudy (left) and Hale address reporters in Kigali after the launch of the firm on Wednesday. (Timothy Kisambira)

US firm unveils alternative source of funding for SMEs

Thursday, May 28, 2015

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GT Bank records Rwf260.4m net profit in Q1

Thursday, May 28, 2015

RURA's Mutabazi (third, left) Bakhresa Mounir, the director of Azam TV in Rwanda (third, right), Rhys Torrington, the Azam Media CEO and trade and industry ministry's Alex Ruzibukira launch Azam TV services in Rwanda on Monday. (Ben Gasore)

RBA promises satellite broadcasting as Azam TV launches

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

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Standards body extends import inspector’s contract by 4 months

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Wolfram miners search for the metal. Local mining industry is seeking government support.

Miners count losses as global prices continue to decline

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Jack Kayonga, the chairman of Crystal Ventures, speaks during the Initial Public Offering launch at the Kigali Serena Hotel last week. (Timothy Kisambira)

Why Crystal Telecom shares are a must buy for Rwandans

Monday, May 25, 2015