The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has released figures that show the 2019 gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, calculated using the 2017 benchmark, increased by 9.4%. Rwanda’s economy…
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Sponsored: 100 Free Channels on StarTimes to African Viewers During Covid-2019
by StarTimesby StarTimes 2:34 pmCurrently, over 30 countries in Africa have been infected by the COVID-2019 according to WHO. Given the concerns about possible spreading, people are suggested to stay at home. Meanwhile, the…
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In a bid to control spread of Coronavirus, Rwanda Bankers Association (RBA) has instructed that all banks to no longer allow third party cheque payments for the next three months.…
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A total of 24 businesses and people in the City of Kigali have been fined after they were caught inflating prices in the wake of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak. Rwanda…
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Companies
BK Urumuri’s Rwanda-wide Search for 25 Outstanding Women EntrepreneursÂ
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 12:51 pmBK headquartersThe 4th annual BK Urumuri competition will select 25 women-run businesses for 0% interest loans and 4-month business training and consulting from Inkomoko. On March 18th 2020, Inkomoko Entrepreneur…
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In a bid to cope with the current Covid-19 pandemic and prevent an economic shock, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has eased the normal bank loaning procedures for both…
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In the wake of the covid19 outbreak, Rwanda Stock market index (RSI) and shares index (ALSI) have remained constant despite the country recording eight cases since March 14, 2020. Before…
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Authorities from the Ministry of Trade and Industry and Private sector federation of Rwanda (PSF) have warned traders against hiking prices. They were also requested not to use substandard materials…
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The ministry of agriculture has asked parliament to push for establishment of a farmer’s bank to address the challenge of lack of access to agriculture financing. The national bank of…
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Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has clarified that preparation to host the 2020 Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting (CHOGM) is still on and instead Rwanda is warming up to…
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Economy
Trade Minister Explains Causes of Low Occupation Among Cross Border Markets
by Daniel Sabiiti 5:03 pmThe ministry of trade has assured parliament that issues surrounding cross border markets will be solved as soon as possible to have the projects further reduce imports from neighboring countries.…
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As Rwanda tightens measures against deadly Coronavirus #COVID19 ,this is how President Kagame greeted leaders on arrival at Nasho Solar-powered Irrigation Project in Nasho, Kirehe district – eastern Province. One…