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KIAC organizes training in mediation skills

KIAC mediation training

The Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC) is organizing a six-day comprehensive training for selected participants on commercial mediation this week.

June 17th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Daily News,Other News | Read More »

Energy gets big boost in 2013/14 budget

rural electricity

The government is investing over Frw 100 billion in energy projects this financial year in what is seen as scaled-up efforts to generate more electricity needed to sustain the coun­try’s economic growth.

June 16th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Other News,Weekly Highlights | Read More »

Execution of 2012/13 budget successful, says Minecofin

Rwangombwa_feat

As the 2012/13 financial year comes to an end, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has re­ported almost 100% implemen­tation of the budget by the ac­counting entities—ministries and statutory bodies.

June 16th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Other News | Read More »

Reduced tariffs, new price plans at MTN

MTN

MTN Rwanda has announced a reduction on existing tariffs and new price plans which include a 22% tariff reduction on MTN to MTN prepaid calls and 15% drop for calls on postpaid.

June 14th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Other News,Uncategorized | Read More »

Farmers urged to increase production

agriculture expo 13

The Minister of Agricultrue and Animal Resources (Minagri), Agness Kalibata, has called upon farmers and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector to come up with new mechanisms and strategies aimed at increasing production. Kalibata made the call yesterday while officially launching the 8th annual Agriculture Expo at Mulindi agricultural showgrounds.

June 13th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Daily News,Other News | Read More »

Rwanda-Korea partnership to boost IT

KT agreement

Rwanda and Korea Telecommunication Corporation (KT) have signed an agreement to improve internet connectivity in the country.
The joint venture on the roll-out of 4G LTE broadband wireless connectivity was signed by ICT Minister Philbert Nsengimana on behalf of the government and Yung Kim on the side of KT.

June 10th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Daily News,Other News,Technology | Read More »

Deposit insurance planned in new banking law

banking_feat

More reforms are planned in the banking sector this year as part of a continuous process to build a stable finance sector that is also resilient to external shocks.

June 9th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Cover Story,Other News | Read More »

Rwandan shippers give away billions in freight logistics

Car bond

What happens if you are in Rwanda and you want to import a car on-line from an auction in Japan?

June 9th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Other News,Weekly Highlights | Read More »

RDB forecasts more tourist dollars to flow in

gorilla-tourists

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) expects tour­ism revenues to almost double to $440 million by next year from $282 million fetched in 2012.

June 9th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Other News | Read More »

Obstacles fail to deter determined entrepreneurs

East Africa’s small and micro businesses are displaying un­wavering entrepreneurial spirit, according to new research com­missioned by Regus, a global pro­vider of flexible workplaces.

June 9th, 2013 | Posted in Business,Other News | Read More »

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