Economy

  KIGALI — The government has put a final endorsement to a scheme that gives employers a leading role in shaping how workers are trained. The move, which is a …

Rwanda’s environment is a shared responsibility, and every tree planted contributes to a greener, more sustainable future. In line with this vision, Bank of Kigali and the BK Foundation partnered …

Global oil prices surged on Monday as tensions deepened in the Middle East, raising fresh concerns about how quickly the shock could ripple outward — including to landlocked economies like …

KIGALI — Rwanda’s labor market is sending two very different signals at the same time. Young workers entering employment are earning noticeably more than just a few years ago, suggesting …

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwandan exporters are marking a quiet milestone this month: one full year of 100 percent tariff-free access to China’s vast consumer market, an advantage officials say is …

KIGALI — Rwanda’s National Bank announced on Wednesday that it has completed a technical proof-of-concept for a potential digital version of the Rwandan franc. This digital money is called the e-Franc …

Although agriculture remains the backbone of Rwanda’s economy—employing about 64.5 per cent of the population and contributing 25 per cent to GDP—the sector remains structurally fragile. Data from the United …

  The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has disbursed more than Frw1.3 billion in VAT rewards to 157,029 consumers, marking the largest single payout since the Tengamara na TVA program was …

Rwanda’s ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) held its annual two day retreat to engage “development partners” in Rwanda’s transformation. A flat, somewhat bland sentence, which belies extraordinary possibilities …

Rwanda’s financial authorities are celebrating a milestone year after the National Bank of Rwanda delivered its strongest performance since its establishment. The achievement reflects years of steady growth and stronger …

Kigali, Thursday — The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 7.25%, signaling a firmer stance against rising inflation even as …

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 …