Economy

Economy

Economics and Sociology

DP World Opens New Logistics Hub in Rubavu

DP World Opens New Logistics Hub in Rubavu

Africa-Press - Rwanda. DP World (Rwanda) has commenced operations at its new logistics hub in Rubavu, strategically positioned at the Petite Barrière border. This...
Rwandan franc eases pressure on stronger exports

Rwandan franc eases pressure on stronger exports

Africa-Press - Rwanda. The Rwandan franc (Rwf) is showing signs of stabilisation after sharp depreciation against major currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar, since 2023. In...
Banks put on the spot over agriculture loans

Banks put on the spot over agriculture loans

Africa-Press - Rwanda. Agriculture remains one of Rwanda’s most underfunded sectors despite its outsized role in the economy, a trend highlighted during the release...
The last impression matters most

The last impression matters most

Africa-Press - Rwanda. When businesses talk about service, they often obsess over the first impression. Smiles at the door, polished spaces, beautiful infrastructure. And...
New Electricity Tariffs Won’t Impact Commodity Prices

New Electricity Tariffs Won’t Impact Commodity Prices

Africa-Press - Rwanda. The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, has assured that the newly introduced electricity tariffs will not lead to an...
Electricity tariffs to be reviewed every three months

Electricity tariffs to be reviewed every three months

Africa-Press - Rwanda. Rwanda’s electricity tariffs will now be reviewed every three to four months to ensure they align with energy production costs, according...
Eastern province farmers pin hopes on new Liquid nitrogen plant

Eastern province farmers pin hopes on new Liquid nitrogen plant

Africa-Press - Rwanda. In Karushuga village, Nyagatare District, dairy farmer Peter Maridadi has spent years trying to improve his herd. He has relied on...
Rwanda to Invest $1 Billion in Energy Generation

Rwanda to Invest $1 Billion in Energy Generation

Africa-Press - Rwanda. The Rwandan government has announced plans to invest up to $1 billion (more than Rwf1,440 billion) in energy generation to meet...
Kigali Master Steel Property Available for Sale

Kigali Master Steel Property Available for Sale

Africa-Press - Rwanda. International investors, industrial operators, and private equity groups have been called to submit their offers for the acquisition of one of...
Rwandan Entrepreneur Among Africa's Top 10 Business Heroes

Rwandan Entrepreneur Among Africa’s Top 10 Business Heroes

Africa-Press - Rwanda. Diane Mukasahaha, founder and CEO of the textile company DIKAM Ltd, runs a business that began as a small home workshop...