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Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama, Rusizi District. File
Agriculture

Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s domestic food demand outlook

Friday, November 22, 2024
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media on the latest decision from the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, November 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda central bank maintains policy rate at 6.5%

Thursday, November 21, 2024
From Canada to Kigali, Melku Gebrekristos shares her journey of turning a passion for ice lollies into a thriving business.
Rwanda

Frozen delights: Eritrean-Canadian entrepreneur on transforming excess fruit into tasty treats

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Agricultural expert working on new varieties of potatoes grown in a greenhouse in the Musanze District. FSD Africa and Shortlist project that Africa’s green economy could generate up to 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 

Africa’s growth potential and the promise of a green economy

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Apparels and textile packaging bags will be locally made by compostable plastic packaging factory. Courtesy photos
Environment

Govt secures investor for 'bio-compostable' packaging materials

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
The Huye feed factory has capacity to produce 40 tonnes per day, according to officials in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. Photo: Internet.
Economy

Govt seeks investor to acquire Huye feed factory

Friday, November 01, 2024
Agriculture services rank lowest in citizen satisfaction, as per a new 2023-2024 report by Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) presented to parliament on Tuesday. file photo
Agriculture

Why agriculture services lag behind in citizen satisfaction

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa and the delegation during the World Bank& IMF General Meeting in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, October 22. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda's economic growth momentum remains strong despite external shocks – IMF

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa during a meeting with Ruben Atoyan, the IMF team leader, on Tuesday, October 22. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda to receive $185m from IMF

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Rwanda’s ‘B+’ rating reflects its low gross domestic product (GDP) per capita ($1,040) and persistent twin budget and current account deficits, resulting in high public and external indebtedness. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Why Fitch maintained Rwanda’s B+ in latest rating

Monday, October 07, 2024
Senators take the oath of office on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

What Rwandans want Parliament to focus on in new term

Friday, September 27, 2024
Workers sort avocadoes for exports at NAEB warehouse. Avocado is among the key value chains targeted for resource mobilization, with a total investment of $143.5 million required. File
Agriculture

What $140m investment could do in Rwanda’s avocado value chain?

Friday, September 13, 2024