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Prudence Sebahizi, Minister of Trade
Business

Made in Rwanda: Boosting local production vital to address trade deficit, experts say

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist of the National Bank of Rwanda shed more light on the move and the state of Rwanda’s economy.

Central Bank chief economist on inflation development, economic growth

Friday, August 23, 2024
Cross border tracks that transport goods from Dal Es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo. Rwanda's trade deficit widened by 30.9 per cent year-on-year, reaching $411.6 million in June this year.Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

What can Rwanda do to reduce its trade deficit?

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during the presentation of the report on Wednesday, June 19. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s economy grew 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Pamela Coke-Hamilton, the Executive Director of the International Trade Centre delivers remarks at the 3rd edition of the African Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum that kicked off in the capital Nassau in the Bahamas. Courtesy
Technology

Time to explore free trade agreement between Africa and Caribbean – ITC’s boss Coke-Hamilton

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa, addresses journalists in Kigali on Wednesday, May 29. Rwangombwa said that the Monetary Policy Committee has lowered the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 7 per cent. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Why Rwanda’s central bank lowered benchmark rate

Thursday, May 30, 2024
IMF mission lead, Ruben Atoyan and Minister of Finance and Uzziel Ndagijimana during a meeting in Kigali on March 22,2024. IMF has today, May 22, 2024, approved a total funding of $164.6 million to Rwanda. File
Economy

IMF approves $164m funding to Rwanda

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A person shows a new currency Zimbabwe Gold banknote in Harare, Zimbabwe, on May 15, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)
Africa

Zimbabwe cracks down on illegal money traders to stabilize new currency ZiG

Friday, May 17, 2024
Representatives from private companies, public entities and non-profit organisations attending a workshop
Featured

Access to Finance: IFE embarks on technical workshops ahead of sector-open call for proposals

Friday, May 10, 2024
BasiGo and AC Mobility aim to deliver 200 electric buses to bus operators in the country by the end of 2024. Courtesy
Rwanda

Why Rwanda is attracting increased investments

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Nick O’Donohoe, BII Chief Executive Officer, said the facility will help tackle complex issues such as food security in Africa
Business

Rwandan businesses to benefit from $100m British finance facility

Monday, April 29, 2024
Cerelac (Infant cereals with Milk). New investigation reveals Nestle adds sugar to infant milk sold in Africa, Asia and other poorer countries. Photo by Amazon
Health

Nestle adds sugar to infant milk sold in Africa, elsewhere

Friday, April 19, 2024