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Mukantwari inspects sorted coffee beans, above. The dealer with farmers, below. (Peterson Tumwebaze)
Business

Mukantwari: From casual worker to coffee sector 'expert'

Monday, May 25, 2015
Rwanda Agriculture Board farmers field school extension worker, Marie Claire Mukabigina, tips farmers in Kigarama sector, Kirehe District how to desuck bananas. M&E is essential to gauge the success of projects like this one, and helps in finding solutions to problems that arise during implementation. Jean Nepo Ndikumana.
Business

M&E capacity development in resource-limited settings

Monday, May 25, 2015
Eugene Musinga, a financial manager at TMM Sound Company in Nyarugenge District, expects government to reduce taxes for small businesses in the next budget. (Jean Mugabo)
Business

Small traders call for tax cuts, funding in 2015/16 budget

Monday, May 25, 2015
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Business

No trading on the bourse

Monday, May 25, 2015
Street vendors at 'Kwa Rubangura' in Kigali. City authorities are working on an initiative where street vendors will be provided space to work in organised places effective next month. (File photo.)
Business

City vendors to get ‘free markets’ in June

Monday, May 25, 2015
Airtel chief Teddy Bhullar
Business

Local telecom cuts call rates for Europe, South Sudan

Monday, May 25, 2015
Nyabarongo I hydro-power plant in this November 25, 2014 picture. The Government has signed a deal with Sinohydro to enable the Chinese firm draft a proposal to construct Nyabarongo II power plant. (Timothy Kisambira)
Business

Govt turns to Chinese to fast-track Nyabarongo II hydro-power project

Thursday, May 21, 2015
Uwimana (right) signs the funding agreement at NAEB head offices on Tuesday as Dukundekawa-Musasa Co-operative's Minani (left) looks on. (Timothy Kisambira)
Business

Gakenke, Muhanga co-ops secure Rwf9.7m to improve coffee quality

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
ORN CEO, Patrick Yoon, talks to guests about value-added services on 4G LTE on Tuesday at the Hotel Villa Portofino in Kigali yesterday.
Business

Olleh Rwanda unveils innovative 4G internet products

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Seka, accompanied by other members, lays a wreath in remembrance of Genocide victims on Friday. Forwarders will sponsor 10 survivors for a 6-month TVET course. (Ivan Ngoboka)
Business

Freight forwarders support Bugesera Genocide survivors

Tuesday, May 19, 2015
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Business

Rwanda to set up business support centres in Brazzaville

Tuesday, May 19, 2015
A technician repairs a TV set. Most businesses are not aware that they can use their good credit history to get lower loan rates. (Jean Nepo Ndikumana)
Business

Credit rating system will help reduce interest rates, experts say

Monday, May 18, 2015
COOANYA members at work last week. The co-operative brings tother 30 individuals and firms involved in carpentry in Nyamagabe town. (Dennis Agaba)
Business

Nyamagabe carpenters reap big from pooling resources

Monday, May 18, 2015
Bizwinumutima (left) and Mihigo at their Nyabugogo workshop. (Jean Nepo Ndikumana)
Business

Job scarcity inspires Nyarugenge duo to start own enterprise

Monday, May 18, 2015
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Business

Rwanda Franc continues to gain ground against US dollar

Monday, May 18, 2015
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt celebrates with his trademark signature. It takes a lot of commitment and dedication to achieve success such as has been attained by the runner. (File)
Business

Commitment makes the difference between excellence and mediocrity

Monday, May 18, 2015
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Business

Commodity prices expected to rise further in coming weeks

Monday, May 18, 2015
A shoperat Simba super market surfs using a 4GLTE. (Timothy Kisambira)
Business

Simba Supermarket eases access to fast Internet

Monday, May 18, 2015
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Business

Cost of imports to increase on new EAC levy

Monday, May 18, 2015
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Business

Bourse quiet on Monday

Monday, May 18, 2015