Rwanda is seeking to attract more Indian businesses by positioning the country as a base for companies looking to expand into markets across Africa, the […]
Category: Economy
Rwanda inflation accelerates to 17.2% as food prices jump
Rwanda’s annual inflation rate rose to 17.2% in September from 15.7% in August, as food prices climbed sharply and transport costs remained elevated, data from […]
Electric buses put Rwanda’s charging infrastructure in focus
Rwanda’s push to expand electric public transport is increasing the need for charging stations beyond Kigali, with the government now planning to widen the infrastructure […]
Digital platform aims to cut farmers’ loan wait to under 48 hours
Rwanda is testing a digital lending platform designed to reduce the time smallholder farmers wait for agricultural loans from five to seven weeks to less […]
Rwanda, Senegal seek stronger trade ties after signing 11 cooperation deals
Rwanda and Senegal have signed 11 cooperation agreements and other instruments covering areas including technology, tourism, education and justice, as the two countries seek to […]
Rwanda shifts financial inclusion focus from access to financial health
Rwanda is moving into a new phase of financial inclusion in which the focus is shifting from getting people into the financial system to ensuring […]
Stronger exports help steady Rwanda’s franc as economy expands
A surge in Rwanda’s exports helped ease pressure on the franc in the first half of 2026, as rising foreign-exchange earnings narrowed the gap between […]
Rwanda financial sector expands as assets hit Rwf17.5 trillion
Rwanda’s financial sector continued to expand in the first half of 2026, with total assets rising to Rwf17.5 trillion as lending, pension contributions, insurance and […]
Trade gap puts Rwanda-Senegal business ties under pressure
Rwanda and Senegal are looking to give their economic relationship a boost after years of close political ties produced limited trade and almost no recorded […]
Rwandan women entrepreneurs seek new buyers at Madrid fruit expo
Eleven Rwandan women entrepreneurs are using one of Europe’s major fresh-produce trade fairs to seek new buyers while strengthening relationships with international partners already sourcing […]