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Workers sort fresh avocado for exports in Kigali. Rwanda's trade deficit widened by 30.9 per cent year-on-year, reaching $411.6 million in June this year. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda's trade deficit increased by 30.9% in June

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Thousands of chickens at Bugesera based farm. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Local chick firms ramp up production as demand soars

Friday, July 26, 2024
Packages of rice produce that was haversted in Nyagatare District. Rice mills have thousands of tonnes of unsold rice stocks, and they are struggling to buy produce from farmers. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rice mills struggle to buy farmers’ produce amid 'cheap imports'

Thursday, July 18, 2024
A side view of the entrance to the BDO offices
Business

Rwanda's ESG regulations propel business advisory demand

Friday, July 12, 2024
(L-R) RPF Chairman Paul Kagame, PSD President Vincent Biruta, PL President Donatille Mukabalisa, Green Party's Frank Habineza and PS imberakuri's Christinne Mukabunani.
Elections

Rwanda Decides: Top 13 campaign pledges candidates have made so far

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A RwandAir plane takes off at Kigali International Airport. Founded in December 2002, the national carrier now operates 13 planes including three Airbus A330s, seven Boeing 737s, two Bombardier CRJ900s, and two De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400s. The governing Rwanda Patriotic Front promises to significantly expand the national aviation industry, doubling the number of passengers transported by RwandAir and enhancing cargo transport in the next five years. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda’s economic journey, 30 years on

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
The BioNTech facility in Rwanda will be equipped to manufacture a range of mRNA-based vaccines targeted to the needs of the African Union member states. Courtesy photo

For Africa to achieve pharma sovereignty, everyone has a role to play

Monday, July 08, 2024
Inside Inyange Industries where glass bottles are filled with water. According to MINICOM demand for glass bottles increased from 19,530 tonnes in 2022 to 21,816 tonnes in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Elections

RPF pledges to set up glass factory for construction, bottles

Monday, July 08, 2024
Chimwemwe Chamdimba, the head of African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) programme, delivers remarks at a capacity-building workshop in Kigali on June 27, 2024. Courtesy photo
Health

Strengthening Africa's health systems: Insights from NEPAD's top official on medicines regulatory programme

Saturday, July 06, 2024
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) successfully hosted two expert group meetings in Douala from June 19-22. Courtesy
Africa

Boosting intra-African trade framework: Experts chart way forward for informed policies

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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FEATURED: IZI Electric Rwanda Ltd and Century Park Announce the Launch of Rwanda's First Ultra Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
President Paul Kagame (center) breaks ground for BioNTech manufacturing plant in Kigali with Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo (left) and BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin in June 2022. It is Africa's first mRNA technology vaccines plant.

Africa’s pharma future: United we stand, divided we stall

Friday, June 21, 2024