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Liquid Telecom targets to connect 3,500 homes and commercial buildings by the end of the year. The firm already has 46 km of underground fibre optic cable. (John Mbanda)

Liquid Telecom to invest Rwf24 billion in Rwanda

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

The City of Kigali new offices. Districts can use money realised from a bond issue to fund infrastructure projects, among others, which require a lot of finance to implement. (Timothy Kisambira)

Why investors will have to wait a bit longer for municipal bonds

Monday, September 22, 2014

L-R: Mariam Kayitesi, Habba Batamuliza and Faridah Kamaliza. (Courtesy)

Entrepreneurship: Sisters rule Kigali events management industry

Monday, September 22, 2014

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RSE traded volumes drop

Monday, September 22, 2014

Rutunga Saccou00e2u20acu2122s Gatete (left) receives a certificate from City of Kigali mayor Ndayisaba. Rutunga is one of the six co-operatives in Kigali that were awarded for their good performance. (Michel Nkurunziza)

RCA rewards Kigali's top performing coops

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Matthew Rugamba, House of Tayo, a fashion company, proprietor, explains how to make African attire as a seamstress looks on. (File)

Outstanding local entrepreneur to bag Rwf14 million at awards gala

Friday, September 19, 2014

Tourists prepare vegetables in a village near Virunga National park. Communities teach tourists how to make local dishes as well as using herbs from which they earn handsomely. (Ben Gasore)

Why govts must involve SMEs, communities in tourism efforts

Thursday, September 18, 2014

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SMEs urged to embrace ICTs to expand market reach

Thursday, September 18, 2014

EAC residents will next month benefit from lower and uniform roaming charges. (File)

EAC uniform roaming charges set for October 1

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

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Airtel boosts financial inclusion drive

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Fernandesu00e2u20acu2039u00e2u20acu2039 poses for a photo with Rwandan students in India, Ingabire Linda (second left) and Nabo Max (third left) who showcased traditional Rwandan wear at the expo. Right are potential buyers of Rwandau00e2u20acu2122s coffee and tea. (Courtesy)

Rwanda markets its coffee, tea in India

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

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Poor savings culture, lack of financial skills dog microfinance sector

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Kado (left) and Kaitesi admire some of the groupu00e2u20acu2122s artifacts. Kado keeps all the groupu00e2u20acu2122s products free of charge. (Stephen Nuwagira)

Ruhango women, exporter join hands to fight poverty

Monday, September 15, 2014

A customs officer serves a customer at Rusumo border. RRA is recruiting new workers including customs officers. (File)

Tax body restructures to boost capacity

Monday, September 15, 2014

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How a customer database can boost your business

Monday, September 15, 2014

EAC regional integration has created a huge market of about 150 million people, presenting industrialists immense opportunities. (File)

EAC Integration series: Regional integration; an awakening long overdue

Monday, September 15, 2014

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What govt is doing to support handicraft makers

Monday, September 15, 2014

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Bourse turnover at Rwf60m

Monday, September 15, 2014

Christine Kado, a handicrafts maker in Byimana, Ruhango District (right), shares a light moment with Beauty of Rwandau00e2u20acu2122s Salha Kaitesi. Businesses like this find it hard to get outside markets for their products. Many of them are, therefore, hoping to gain a u00e2u20acu02dctricku00e2u20acu2122 or two on how to improve product quality and access better markets. (Stephen Nuwagira)

SMEs expect solutions to sector challenges as WEDF kicks off in Kigali today

Monday, September 15, 2014

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EAX gets collateral manager

Monday, September 15, 2014