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Declining Labour Share in developing Countries

Monday, August 26, 2019
The Central Bank has issued new guidelines and regulations to banks operating in Rwanda governing the reversal of funds after failed ATM transactions. / Net photo
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Banks receive new rules for reversal of failed ATM transactions

Monday, August 26, 2019
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Bank profits grow by 14% as insurance remains vulnerable

Thursday, August 22, 2019
The project will enhance advocacy and dialogue on transport and logistics, trade facilitation, customs and tax, standards, and Non-Tariff Barriers in a bid to increase trade and investments in the region. Courtesy.
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Regional business community gets $3.2m funding for trade facilitation

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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Declining Labour Share in developing Countries

Monday, August 19, 2019
Rwanda Agriculture Finance Year Book 2018 has highlighted the lack of data on farmersu2019 operations and limited knowledge on climate-smart agriculture techniques, lack of agricultural insurance as some of the main challenges. File.
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New report highlights agricultural financing challenges in Rwanda

Monday, August 19, 2019
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Farmers optimistic over project recycling agricultural waste

Monday, August 19, 2019
Bank of Kigali CEO Dr Diane Karusisi hands a dummy check to a lucky subscriber. Ikofi was launched in May this year to increase farmers eligibility to access credit. Net photo.
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Over 150,000 farmers register for BK’s Ikofi in 2 months

Monday, August 19, 2019
American tourist to Rwanda have grown by 114 per cent year on year, according to data from an international travel agency network. Gorillas are among the largest tourism drivers in the country. / File
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Luxury US tourists to Rwanda grow by 114%, travel agencies say

Monday, August 19, 2019
Rwanda early this year launched a Statistics Training Centre and Data Science Campus designed to help establish a culture of data analysis and use. / Courtesy
Business

What would it take to develop big data in Rwanda?

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Visually impaired people were trained on different skills to run businesses.
Business

How cooperative for the visually impaired restored dignity of members

Monday, August 12, 2019
They use locally available materials such as concrete, a mixture of water and cement which is reinforced using steel bars that make the products stronger and durable compared to the outdoor furniture made from wood and timber. Photos by Lydia Atieno.
Business

Meet trio conserving nature by using alternative materials for furniture production

Monday, August 12, 2019
The East African Business Council Thursday re-elected Nicholas Nesbitt (second right) from Kenya as Chairman, during the 20th EABC Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Nairobi, Kenya. / Courtesy
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Kenya’s Nicholas Nesbitt re-elected as EABC Chair, Rwanda's Karera as Vice chair

Friday, August 09, 2019
Local taxi hailing solution Move, which is owned by Volkswagen Rwanda has revised their rates upwards, a move which they say was occasioned by recent pricing regulations set by Rwanda Utility Regulatory Authority. / Sam Ngendahimana
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Volkswagen’s Move raises tariffs

Thursday, August 08, 2019
Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre has received an executive safety and security certification by an independent hotel safety and security certification company, Safehotels. /Net
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Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre, Kigali receive safety certification

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
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15 African entrepreneurial teams secure Mastercard Foundation funding

Monday, August 05, 2019
Managing Director of KCB Bank Rwanda Plc, George Odhiambo said that there are multiple benefits to regional and local business networking that the Biashara Club will provide. Net photo.
Business

How local businesses could benefit from newly launched KCB’s Biashara Club

Monday, August 05, 2019
Niyonsenga poses for a photo before some of the cakes he makes. Photos by Lydia Atieno
Business

Working in a bakery inspired him to start his own

Monday, August 05, 2019
Researchers under The African Seed Access Index have recommended more efforts to involve private sector in introduction and development of improved seeds, seeds availability as well as put in place mechanisms to create more seeds access from farmers. Net photo.
Business

Study recommends improved efforts to stamp out fake seeds

Monday, August 05, 2019
A number of issues found in the area of adding value to agricultural produce could be resolved if better efforts were made to coordinate activities among concerned institutions. File.
Business

Parliament roots for institutional cooperation for value addition in agriculture

Monday, August 05, 2019