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Prices are adjusted for inflation using the US Consumer Price Index to reflect real price changes over time. Graph by Julius Bizimungu
Business

Climate change in West Africa leads to hike of chocolate prices

Monday, April 08, 2024
Cross-border trucks from Tanzania at Rusumo one- stop border post. FIle.
Economy

African economies to grow by 3.4% in 2024

Tuesday, April 09, 2024
A cocoa farmer in his plantations that were affected by drought in Ivory Coast. According to the researchers climate change in West Africa hikes chocolate prices. Courtesy
Africa

Climate change in West Africa hikes chocolate prices

Monday, April 08, 2024
Workers on duty at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

What will drive economic growth in 2024?

Thursday, April 04, 2024
Workers load some of the imported food commodities for upcountry trading at Kigali Business District. File
Economy

Rwanda central bank’s fight against inflation

Friday, March 22, 2024
Gisenyi power plant, in Westen Province. Prime Energy Plc to issue the first-ever green bond in Rwanda is a testament to this growing ESG investor appetite.

Why ESG investors are pouring money into Rwanda

Thursday, March 14, 2024
UNECA Executive Secretary Amb. Claver Gatete said the development of infrastructure such as internet connectivity was key to tapping the benefits of AI and that the technology must be shared among countries to avoid inventing the wheel. COURTESY PHOTO
Africa

Africa needs right policies, infrastructure to prosper from AI, experts say

Monday, March 04, 2024
Cross border cargo trucks transport goods from Tanzania to Rwanda.The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) remains concerned about the risks posed by disruptions in the Red Sea on international commodity prices. (File Photo)
Economy

Red Sea disruption risks on inflation persist despite slowdown – experts

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
King Leopold II of the Belgians

King Leopold’s ghost haunts DR Congo, why can’t its people deal with the issue?

Sunday, February 25, 2024
A segment of the newly revamped Wetland Ecotourism park in Kigali. The wetland spanning 121 hectares,has more than 62 indigenous plant species. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park to be expanded by 43 hectares

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
An artist's impression of Rwintare wetland that is about to be revamped. The revitalization of five degraded wetlands in Kigali is expected to create 112,800 green employment opportunities. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali's wetland rehabilitation project set to generate over 100,000 green jobs

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Workers during tea processing activities at Kitabi Tea Company in Nyamagabe District on December 17, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Explainer: Key sectors likely to drive Rwanda's economic growth in 2024

Friday, January 12, 2024