Rwanda’s transport infrastructure agency on Thursday defended the use of 392 million Rwandan francs ($285,000) spent on temporary repairs to the Rusizi–Bugarama road, after lawmakers […]
Category: Economy
Rwanda’s trade falls 5.13% in Q1 2026 as exports drop sharply according to NISR
The gap between Rwanda’s imports and exports narrowed by 5.13% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to […]
CMA Rwanda and SEC Nigeria Sign Landmark MoU to Power a New Era of African Capital Markets
The Capital Markets Authority of Rwanda (CMA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria (SEC Nigeria) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets an […]
Africa CEO Forum 2026 highlights urgent need for economic resilience and reform
Africa must move quickly to adapt to shifting global economic conditions and turn emerging opportunities into sustainable growth, a senior Rwandan investment official said Wednesday. […]
Rwanda passes wideranging law to regulate cryptocurrency, curb fraud
Rwanda’s Chamber of Deputies has passed a law regulating cryptocurrency and other digital assets, introducing a licensing regime and strict penalties aimed at curbing fraud […]
Rwandan Businesses Tap into AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative
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 […]
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 […]