Business Times

The City of Kigali has unveiled an ambitious plan under which thousands of houses will be built in a space of ten years to meet the demand for affordable houses in the city.

After two years of a fruitless search, she lost hope of ever finding a job. So when a friend told her of an opportunity as a shop attendant, she didn’t think twice or ask questions. She took it up believing she was blessed and very lucky. 

The Private Sector Federation (PSF) has launched an entrepreneurship training campaign to support the government’s Hanga Umurimo project. 

Over 15 sewing machines have been donated to Genocide survivors in Kamabuye sector, Bugesera district by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Rwanda (ICPAR) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA).

Local banks have posted impressive results for the first quarter of this year. According to their financial statements for the months of January-March, most of the banks realised profits.

The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) share index (RSI) remained unchanged from last Friday’s trading session at 222.35 points as the market was quiet yesterday with no trades recorded. On Friday, 16,200 Bralirwa shares worth Rwf13.5m were traded.

Prices of most essential commodities were stable in most of the major markets around the city yesterday.