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MTN mobile money agents wait for the clients in Kigali. / Sam Ngendahimana
Business

African Mobile Money accounts grew to 1.2bn in 2020, what next?

Monday, March 29, 2021
A view of Lake Kivu in Rusizi District. One of Rwandau2019s natural resources. / Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Business

Why Rwanda will include natural resources in GDP calculation

Monday, March 29, 2021
The Ever Given ship, viewed from satellite, was stuck for a week in the Suez Canal. The blockage of the Suez Canal was another stark reminder of global economic system inherent fragility. / Net photo.
Business

Redefining international trade

Monday, March 29, 2021
A male and female workers at a construction site in Kigali. Africa scores ahead of other regions and continents on womenu2019s labour-force participation. / Photo: File.
Business

Gender equality is the next frontier in establishing an inclusive reality

Monday, March 29, 2021
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Business

Why over 35,000 households need to switch to newer refrigerators

Monday, March 22, 2021
Eunice Baguma Ball, Co-Founder of Ishango . / Courtesy
Business

International job market opportunities for Rwandan data science graduates

Monday, March 22, 2021
A graph of a pyramid scheme. It is common for pyramid schemes to seek to inspire new members through testimonies of the lavish and prosperous lives of initial members. / Net photo.
Business

How to spot a pyramid scheme in Rwanda; tell tale signs

Monday, March 22, 2021
The Central Bank of Rwanda head office in Kigali. / Sam Ngendahimana
Business

Govt reopens 20-year bond to raise Rwf20bn

Monday, March 22, 2021
The inaugural Intra-African Trade Fair took place in Cairo, Egypt in 2018. / Net photo.
Business

Previously postponed Pan-African trade fair to be held in Kigali in December

Monday, March 22, 2021
A trader pulls a receipt out of an electronic billing machine. The new guidance of OECD applies only to situations arising during the pandemic. / Photo: File.
Business

OECD’s updated guidance on tax treaties and the impact of Covid-19

Monday, March 22, 2021
Ground cargo handlers and other officials loading the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccines in a specialized truck at Kigali International Airport on March 3. / Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Business

Covid-19 vaccine rollout across Africa is in dire need of a larger momentum

Monday, March 22, 2021
Kenol Kobil Rwanda fuel outlets will be known as Rubis Energie Rwanda following a move to rebrand outlets across the country. / Photo: File.
Business

Kenol Kobil Rwanda rebrands to Rubis following acquisition

Monday, March 15, 2021
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Business

Kigali based entrepreneurship hub to invest $12m in Rwanda’s start-up scene

Monday, March 15, 2021
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Business

Sebeya Catchment partners to set up conservation fund for flood control

Monday, March 15, 2021
Ishimwe with her handmade carpet. / Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Student’s pursuit to reduce economic vulnerability among young girls

Monday, March 15, 2021
Abdlaman Muvunyi, the Project Manager, and Gloria Mutuzo, Agronomist and Marketing Manager at the Iwacu Modern Farm company on the farm during harvest. Youth in agribusiness could get equity funding. / Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Venture capital available for Rwandan youth in agribusiness

Monday, March 15, 2021
Local coders during a skills development workshop by a trainer from startup Andela Rwanda. As start-up hubs mature, they bring the best and the brightest business minds, developers, designers, investors. / Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Start-up ecosystems; the key to the future

Monday, March 15, 2021
Top Row (L-R)Diane Karusisi (Bank of Kigali), Alice Kilonzo (Ecobank), Christine Baingana (Urwego Bank)Bottom Row (L-R)Arah Sadava (AB Bank), Lina Mukashyaka (NCBA), and Kampeta Sayinzoga (BRD). / Photos: Courtesy.
Business

Women leaders in Rwanda’s finance sector

Monday, March 08, 2021
The ongoing construction activities of Rusumo Hydropower plant. / Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Unpacking Nile basin investment benefits for regional countries

Monday, March 08, 2021
Vegetable plantation at Murindi in Kigali. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Low uptake of fertilizers hampering agricultural productivity

Monday, March 08, 2021