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A view of Kigali City business district in the capital of Rwanda. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

World Bank to avail $175m for Rwanda’s human capital development programme

Monday, December 20, 2021
A platform economy refers to any type of digital platform that uses the internet to connect dispersed networks of individuals to facilitate digital interactions between people. / Net photo.
Business

The rise of the platform economy

Monday, December 20, 2021
Investment in the African tech space may have skyrocketed over the past decade, but the proportion going to all-female founding teams has changed very little, and in some countries, has only declined. / Net photo.
Business

African women-founded startups lagging behind in funding opportunities

Monday, December 20, 2021
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Business

Local investor setting $3m factory to recycle plastic waste into pavers

Monday, December 13, 2021
Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Kirehe District. / Photo: File.
Business

$1.2 trillion needed to disrupt African agriculture through off-grid, renewable solutions

Monday, December 13, 2021
An aerial view of modern estate at Kagugu in Gasabo District, in Kigali City. / Photo: File.
Business

The importance of Estate Planning

Monday, December 13, 2021
At least 338 Historically marginalised people were found to be facing various challenge. / Photos: Courtesy.
Business

How persons with disabilities are using banana fibre as raw material

Monday, December 13, 2021
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Business

Eco-entrepreneurs on creating art from trash

Monday, December 06, 2021
Elias Uwizeyimana, a Biology teacher at GS Rutonde in Ngeruka Sector, in Bugesera district, has defied the odds by making use of loans from Teacheru2019s Saving and Credit Cooperative to create a striving business. / Photos: Courtesy.
Business

From Rwf21, 000 salary to an Rwf80m enterprise: Teacher’s journey

Monday, December 06, 2021
Greening the economy is currently seen as one of the most active policy prescriptions, especially as part of the broader Covid-19 recovery and stimulus plans. / Net photo.
Business

After Cop26, Africa needs more ambitious climate targets

Monday, December 06, 2021
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Business

How pig farming is enabling rural communities fight poverty

Monday, November 29, 2021
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Business

Experts highlight hindrances in the way of AfCFTA actualisation

Monday, November 29, 2021
A mobile money agent provides some transactions to a motorcyclists who delivers different items shopped through e-commerce. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Dealing with mobile money charges: Lessons from China’s fintech

Monday, November 29, 2021
A worker uses pesticides in Musanze District. There is a need for strengthened enforcement and vigilance on borders to ensure the banned pesticides are not smuggled into the country. / Photo: File.
Business

Is Rwanda safe from banned pesticides?

Monday, November 29, 2021
Stock options are form of compensation that are granted to employees so they can buy or exercise a set number of shares of the company stock. / Net photo.
Business

Why stock options work?

Monday, November 29, 2021
Electricity is crucial for proper education, new businesses, healthcare, and so much more. / Photo: File.
Business

Investors must see 54 countries, not only 1 continent: Africa’s renewable energy sector draws global funding

Monday, November 29, 2021
Rwanda Stock Exchangeu2019s Investment Clinic is one the developments that boost start-ups eco-system. / Photo: File.
Business

What recent developments could boost start-ups ecosystem?

Monday, November 22, 2021
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Business

Youth pursuing opportunities in cage fish farming

Monday, November 22, 2021
Jeanne Sheila Uwibona, a Rwandan Female Entrepreneur, has officially launched Honey Processing Facility, in Kinyinya sector of Gasabo district.
Business

Female entrepreneur ventures into flavoured honey production

Monday, November 22, 2021
Job seekers at an information desk during an open day where potential employees meet job providers to explore opportunities. Job insecurity is a concern in most countries, including those with advanced economies. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

The drive towards enhanced job quality

Monday, November 22, 2021