September 15
Rwanda: Over $26m to Support Trade Under Kigali Logistics Platform Project
More than $26.5 million (approx. Rwf35 billion) is set to be invested in trade facilitation and logistics improvement under Kigali Logistics Platform Connectivity Development… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Dealers in Hides and Skins Seek Access to AfCFTA Market
Dealers in hides and skins in Rwanda are seeking help to be able to trade on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) given that there is limited market in the East African… Read more »
September 11
Rwanda: Region's Central Banks Urged to Embrace Technology, Facilitate Cross-Border Trade
East African Community (EAC) partner states' Central Banks were on Wednesday, September 11 called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments… Read more »
September 07
Africa: Over $44bn Expected in Intra-Africa Trade, Investment Deals
African businesses and states are expected to close in trade and investment deals estimated at more than $44 billion during the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, Afreximbank announced… Read more »
September 04
Rwanda: Is Eating Healthy, Nutritious Foods Becoming a Costly Affair?
As the world convenes in Rwanda for the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) to discuss practical ways of transforming African food systems by unleashing their full potential, one… Read more »
August 26
Rwanda: Made in Rwanda - Boosting Local Production Vital to Address Trade Deficit, Experts Say
Local players in Rwanda's economic landscape affirm the need to catalyze efforts and investments in promoting the Made in Rwanda initiative to boost economic growth and bridge the… Read more »
August 21
East Africa: How Rwanda's Coffee Exports Generated Over $450m in Six Years
Coffee is one of Rwanda's top agricultural exports and a significant contributor to the country's economy. According to data from the National Agricultural Export Development Board… Read more »
Rwanda: Trade Minister Sebahizi On Boosting Local Manufacturing, Addressing Market Mismatch
Last week, President Paul Kagame appointed Prudence Sebahazi as the new Minister of Trade and Industry under his five-year term. Read more »
August 06
Rwanda: What Can Rwanda Do to Reduce Its Trade Deficit?
Experts say that Rwanda should invest more in the services sector to increase foreign capital inflows and put more efforts in export diversification in order to reduce the… Read more »
June 24
Rwanda: African Group to Table Plans to Revamp WTO Rules for Green Industrialisation
Last week, the African Group at the World Trade Organization (WTO) again asked for changes to the WTO's rules, saying they want the rules to be fairer for developing countries,… Read more »
June 12
Africa: Time to Explore Free Trade Agreement Between Africa and Caribbean - ITC's Boss Coke-Hamilton
As the 3rd edition of the African Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum kicked off in the capital Nassau in the Bahamas, Pamela Coke-Hamilton, the Executive Director of the… Read more »
June 03
Tanzania: Rwanda-Tanzania Cross-Border Trade On the Rise
Every Thursday in Ndego Sector, Kayonza District, the shores of Kibare Lake buzz with activity. Ships unload tonnes of goods from Tanzania, while others load goods bound for… Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Trade Cooperation Fosters Inclusive, Sustainable Growth in Africa - UNCTAD Official
China-Africa trade cooperation is playing a pivotal role in fostering inclusive and sustainable development across Africa, according to a senior official with the United Nations… Read more »
May 20
Africa: Unnecessary Bottlenecks Are Hurting Africa's Trade - Act Now
At the just concluded Africa CEO Forum, renowned Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote complained about bottlenecks to intra-Africa trade, giving an example that he requires a visa to… Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: How Rwanda's E-Commerce Sector Grew in 2023
commerce industry globally has seen remarkable growth over the years and Rwanda is no exception, thanks to the growing internet and smartphone adoption in part and the rise in… Read more »
March 18
Rwanda: Rwanda-Zimbabwe Ties Show the Potential of Intra-Africa Trade
The Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum which went underway on Monday serves as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of South-South cooperation. The 50% surge in trade… Read more »
Rwanda: Can Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Community Drive AfCFTA Realization?
Trade between Rwanda and Zimbabwe increased by 50 per cent in three years, owing to business engagement efforts, representing potential to boost the implementation of the African… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Commit to Stronger Trade, Energy Ties
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, committed to boosting the two countries'… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Germany Cement Bilateral Ties in Trade, Pharmaceuticals
Rwanda and Germany foreign ministers, on December 18, held bilateral talks aimed at strengthening relations between both countries in various areas of trade, research, and… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo Road Credited for Easing Movement, Trade
A 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade by reducing the time it takes to do business, and… Read more »
November 29, 2023
East Africa: PM Ngirente Commends Intra-EAC Trade Growth
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said the East African Community (EAC) registered commendable progress in intra-regional trade, since the coming into force of its customs union… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Central Africa: Rwanda's Biggest Port to Open in December 2023
The construction of Rubavu port stands at 96 percent and the port is set to open in December, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Africa: ACFTA - Leveraging Continental Integration for Food Security Objectives
Africa is the most food insecure continent in the world despite its huge agricultural potential. In 2021, about a fifth of the continent's population faced hunger. Furthermore,… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Dubai Businesses Mull Strengthened Trade Relations
Rwanda's trade with Dubai continues to grow substantially, thanks in large part to several developments that have established new business links on both sides, officials have said. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Africa: New Deal for African, U.S. Companies to Partner Under Africa Free Trade Agreement
African and US companies will soon enjoy a partnership of trading and investment building on provisions provided under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »