Rwanda is emerging as a key player in boosting intra-African trade, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Trade Initiative (GTI) to expand […]
Category: Economy
BNR Warns Public on Unauthorized Use of Foreign Currency
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has warned that the use of foreign currency within the country is strictly regulated, and that only authorised individuals […]
Top 10 African countries with the highest IMF debt at the end of 2025
The IMF played a crucial role in shaping African economic policies in 2025. Some African countries reduced reliance on IMF loans, while others struggled with […]
The Geopolitical Forces Shaping Business in 2026
In business and economics, as in politics, uncertainty, complexity, and disruption are accelerating. The models and assumptions that CEOs, boards, and policymakers have long relied […]
Thousands Still Waiting for Compensation from Government Projects
Thousands of Rwandans are still waiting to be paid for damage caused by government infrastructure projects. Some people have been waiting for more than ten […]
Rwanda’s Economy Accelerates to 11.8% Growth in Third Quarter of 2025
Rwanda’s economy recorded strong growth in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 11.8 per cent. According to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda […]
RwandAir expands intra-Africa network with launch of flights to Zanzibar and Mombasa
RwandAir marked a major milestone in its expansion of regional air travel on Monday, December 1, with the launch of flights from Kigali to Zanzibar […]
Financial inclusion deepens with strong gains in formal savings
Across Rwanda, a quiet transformation is unfolding in how people manage their money. While some still stash cash at home, more Rwandans are turning to […]
Rwanda bets on new trade corridors
Rwanda is accelerating its shift away from reliance on the Dar es Salaam route, betting on new trade corridors through the Central Corridor and across […]
Rwanda’s $1.3B rail dreamhinges on regional buy-in
RWANDA’s bold plan to build a modern, electric standardgauge railway linking Kigali to Tanzania’s Isaka is closer to reality, but it still needs a critical […]