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If Africa is to unlock its economic potential, it must shift from a “hustle economy” to one built on sustainable, scalable businesses capable of generating stable, well-paying jobs

Africa’s path to prosperity: From hustles to sustainable businesses

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Workers load a consolidated consignment of various agricultural products for export at Kigali International Airport in October 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Editorial

Cutting the red tape will boost Rwanda’s export volumes

Monday, January 13, 2025
Workers load a consolidated consignment of various agricultural products for export at Kigali International Airport in October 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Economy

Can waiver of export licenses spur Rwandan SMEs?

Monday, January 13, 2025
Some of the solar water heaters that are already in use in Rwanda.
Environment

Rwanda needs $60 million to boost uptake of solar water heaters

Saturday, December 28, 2024
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa addresses Members of Parliament during the presentation of the draft laws, on Monday, December 23. Courtesy
Finance

Parliament authorises Rwf350bn financing agreements with World Bank

Monday, December 23, 2024
(L-R) Jochen Saleth, German Development Bank KfW Country Director, the German Ambassador to Rwanda, Heike Uta Dettmann, Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Juliet Kabera, the Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority, pose for a photo at the signing ceremony in Kigali on Wednesday, December 18. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Rwanda secures Rwf30bn German grant to boost urban development

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Farmers collect their tomato produce in Remera Sector, Ngomba District. SMEs have called on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund to finance agro-processing projects.
Economy

What Rwandan SMEs expect from $10bn AfCFTA Fund in 2025

Monday, December 16, 2024
UR graduates during a graduation ceremony in October 2024. The University of Rwanda recently announced the decision to reinstate its four-year undergraduate degree programmes. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Industry pushes for 'tech transfer strategy' as UR reverts to 4-year degree programmes

Monday, December 16, 2024
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem delivers remarks during the General Assembly on Wednesday, December 11. Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Hosting international events can unlock Rwanda's socio-economic, sporting opportunities

Friday, December 13, 2024
The 8th edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative recognised five innovative women-led agribusinesses for their remarkable contributions to environmental and climate change solutions
Featured

FEATURED: BK Foundation, Inkomoko award top five women-led agribusinesses in ‘BK Urumuri’ initiative

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Visitors tour a mini exhibition during the Africa Leather Value Chain Annual Forum 2024, running from December 10 to 12, in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Investors eye leather factories as Rwanda pledges to establish tannery park

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
BPR Bank Rwanda Managing Director Patience Mutesi receives the award as the bank honoured as ‘Bank of the Year 2024, in Rwanda during a gala event at the Peninsula Hotel, London, on December 4, 2024. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: BPR Bank Rwanda wins Bank of the Year 2024 award

Friday, December 06, 2024