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A standards official tests an iron bar for quality. Rwanda Standards Board it is working with REB on the possibility of introducing studies on standards in schools. (File)
Business

RSB wants standards to be part of school curricula

Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Lending rates fluctuated from an average of 17.5% in June last year to 16.7% in November last year, and then upwards to 17.6% (as quoted by BNR on Tuesday).
Business

Questions remain over high interest rates

Monday, January 26, 2015
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Business

Kandera ditched nursing job to pursue her passion for business

Monday, January 26, 2015
Kibilizi Umurenge Sacco customers. Prohibitive rates are discouraging borrowing among small businesses.
Business

High loan rates not scaring away borrowers - Saccos

Monday, January 26, 2015
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Business

Proper bookkeeping essential to ensure business survival

Monday, January 26, 2015
A farmer displays soya bean. Low soya supplies have affected Mount Meru operations. The plant has, subsequently, closed part of its production unit. (Timothy Kisambira)
Business

Shortage of soya bean threatens cooking oil manufacturer

Monday, January 26, 2015
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Business

Industrialists declare ‘war’ against counterfeit goods

Monday, January 26, 2015
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Business

RRA sensitises contractors on taxation issues

Monday, January 26, 2015
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Business

BK rakes in Rwf147m turnover

Monday, January 26, 2015
An agent displays an e-billing machine unit. Some agents are cheating customers by imposing illegal fees on the use of electronic cards to pay for services and goods.
Business

Central bank cautions POS agents against charging customers

Sunday, January 25, 2015
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Business

Tigo incubation centre calls for applications

Sunday, January 25, 2015
Bizimana attends to a client recently. He makes about 10 pairs of sandals everyday. (Stephen Rwembeho)
Business

From old tyres, Bizimana has secured a bright future

Saturday, January 24, 2015
Ann Kaliza. (Courtesy)
Business

Kaliza started doing business at 12, going regional at 26

Saturday, January 24, 2015
Stock brokers during a trading session at the local bourse. RSE performed poorly in 2014.
Business

East African equity markets top in sub-Sahara Africa

Friday, January 23, 2015
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Business

Youth urged to acquire IT skills to enhance their employability

Thursday, January 22, 2015
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Business

Lack of public transport in special economic zone irks industrialists

Thursday, January 22, 2015
Mukubu contributes during the dialogue in Kigali. (Courtesy)
Business

PSF, govt discuss next financial year priorities

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
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Business

RwandAir ranks highly in global safety index

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
A maize demonstration farm. Use of fertilisers and micronutrients is key to ensure food security.
Business

Farmers acquire fertiliser application techniques

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
An MTN worker serves a client at one of it's service points. (File)
Business

Why providing good customer service remains a big challenge

Monday, January 19, 2015