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The increase in food prices has led to mixed feelings among a section of the public with many fearing that the steady upfront may persist as the dry season experienced often in January and February draws nearer. File.
Business

Are we headed for another food price hike?

Monday, January 07, 2019
Activists and officials warned businesses of engaging in child labour. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza.
Business

Businesses to face punitive measures if found engaging in child labour

Monday, January 07, 2019
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Business

Sponsored: Qatar Airways discounts fares for travelling to new destinations

Monday, January 07, 2019
Rwanda is predicted to continue to perform well, benefiting from a strong rebound in the agricultural sector following the drought in 2017 and lower oil prices next year. Net photo.
Business

What does 2019 hold for Africa?

Monday, January 07, 2019
The Trump administration policies aimed at curbing Chinau2019s access to American innovation have all but halted Chinese investment in U.S. technology startups. Net photo.
Business

Chinese tech investors flee Silicon Valley

Monday, January 07, 2019
Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist. Courtesy photo.
Business

$100m Tony Elumelu entrepreneurship fund open for Rwandans applicants

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Marriott previously confirmed that passport numbers and payment cards were taken, but not said how many. Courtesy photo.
Business

Marriott discloses extent of cyber attack

Sunday, January 06, 2019
U.S President Donald Trump and his Chinese Counterpart Xi Jinping have expressed their readiness to end the trade stalemate which has since cost the two countries billion through talks starting next week
Business

China-U.S. trade could save battered global markets, analysts say

Friday, January 04, 2019
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Business

Oil rises to $57 on China-U.S. trade talks, OPEC cuts

Friday, January 04, 2019
Despite product diversifiction, Apple has failed to offset the drop in revenue . Courtesy
Business

Apple predicts slow first quarter

Thursday, January 03, 2019
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Business

Zimbabwe govt warns businesses against ‘dollarising’ economy

Thursday, January 03, 2019
MTN Rwanda CEO Bark Hofker. / File
Business

MTN Rwanda data usage almost tripled while internet customers grew by 25% in 2018

Wednesday, January 02, 2019
The U.S.-China trade war resulted in billions of dollars of losses for both sides in 2018, hitting industries including autos, technology - and above all, agriculture. Net photo.
Business

Trade optimism lifts stocks

Tuesday, January 01, 2019
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Business

Oil posts first year of losses since 2015

Tuesday, January 01, 2019
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Business

Savings associations enabling Nyanza residents to fight poverty, malnutrition

Monday, December 31, 2018
Rucamihigo after feeding the rabbits. Photos by Joan Mbabazi.
Business

Teacher expands income through rabbit farming

Monday, December 31, 2018
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Business

AfDB to raise over $7B from capital markets for investment in African economies

Monday, December 31, 2018
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Business

U.S. companies repatriate over half a trillion dollars in 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018
Veterinary doctors could benefit from saving scheme. Michel Nkurunziza.
Business

Veterinary doctors mull own saving scheme and micro-finance institution

Monday, December 31, 2018
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Business

How to make an African airline successful, Ethiopian Airline CEO

Monday, December 31, 2018