Kigali — Government has issued a new directive requiring all factories and industrial operations to operate exclusively in designated industrial zones or areas officially approved for industrial activity. Through a Ministerial …
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Kigali — Foreign investors poured more than $1.1 billion into Rwanda last year, a sharp increase that underscores growing confidence in one of East Africa’s active economies, even as much …
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KIGALI — For decades, government procurement across much of Africa has followed a familiar script: ministries draft specifications, companies bid, and contracts go to the largest or most experienced players—often …
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RwandAir passengers travelling to and from Nairobi are facing delays and cancellations due to a labour strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya’s main aviation hub. The airline said …
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Kigali — Starting May 1, Rwandan coffee beans, mineral ores and essential oils will enter China without tariffs, a shift that could reshape one of the country’s fastest-growing export relationships …
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Kigali — Rwanda has revised its national budget for the 2025/26 financial year, cutting routine government spending while sharply increasing funding for development projects, in a move aimed at strengthening long-term …
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Rwanda’s coffee industry hit a historic milestone in 2025, earning a record $148.6 million from the export of 23,860 tonnes of green coffee. Export volumes grew 39% year-on-year, while revenues …
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The Office of the Ombudsman says 46 officials who failed to explain the source of their wealth could face prosecution after referring their cases to the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) …
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Rwanda is pursuing a carefully calibrated monetary strategy—one that tightens the cost of government borrowing while easing credit conditions for businesses—as policymakers seek to curb inflation without undermining economic growth. …
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In Rwanda, Some Factories Operating Just Two Times A Whole Week. Government Wants 24 Hour Operations
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaSome factories in Rwanda are operating for as little as two days a week, using only a fraction of their installed capacity, according to Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva Presenting …
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At Umushyikirano: Kagame Takes on Agencies With Stalled Government Projects, Unpaid Workers
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaPresident Paul Kagame Thursday delivered a stern warning to government institutions and public officials responsible for stalled and delayed development projects, saying mismanagement and indifference—especially when workers are left unpaid—should …
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At first glance, the new tax agreement between Rwanda and Hong Kong may seem puzzling. Hong Kong does not currently feature among Rwanda’s top source countries for foreign direct investment, …