ubukungu
Rwanda’s premier trade platform returns: Expo 2026 set to ignite business growth
Kigali, Rwanda The 29th edition of the Rwanda international trade fair (Expo 2026) will take place from 28 July to 17 August 2026 at the Gikondo expo grounds in Kigali. Organised by the Private Sector Federation (PSF) in partnership with the Ministry of trade and industry (MINICOM), the event remains Rwanda’s largest and most prestigious…
Mauritian women investors strengthen bonds with Rwanda in landmark trade mission
Kigali Rwanda, From May 18 to 20, 2026, a delegation of Mauritian women investors visited Rwanda to explore promising investment opportunities and deepen commercial ties between the two nations. The mission, centered on the SheTrades Mauritius Hub-to-Hub collaboration with Rwanda and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) Specialised Cluster, placed special emphasis on fostering partnerships among…
Rwandan-Mauritian women entrepreneurs forge strong alliance
In a powerful demonstration of women led economic diplomacy, women entrepreneurs from Mauritius and Rwanda have committed to a strategic partnership that will see Mauritian investors channel capital into Rwandan women owned businesses, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand opportunities across the continent. The landmark commitment was made on this Monday,…
SheTrades Mission 2026: Mauritian women entrepreneurs set sights on Rwanda’s booming market
Kigali, 11 May 2026, In a powerful move to boost intra-African trade and women’s economic empowerment, the SheTrades Mauritius Hub, hosted by the Economic Development Board (EDB) Mauritius, is partnering with the SheTrades Rwanda Hub under the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to organise a high-impact three-day Hub-to-Hub Collaboration Mission in Kigali from 18 to 20…
Rwanda and ASECNA sign landmark agreement to boost aviation quality and safety across Africa
In a major milestone for African aviation development, the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) and the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) have officially signed a cooperation agreement. The partnership will see RSB providing ISO 9001 quality management system certification services to enhance operational excellence and performance in air navigation services across…
Gicumbi district accelerates development through investment and sustainability
Gicumbi district is rapidly positioning itself as a promising investment hub in northern Rwanda. On Thursday, March 26th ,2026, the district hosted the Gicumbi investment forum, bringing together government officials, private sector players, and development partners to showcase untapped opportunities in agriculture, livestock, tourism, trade, and housing. In his opening remarks, district mayor Emmanuel Nzabonimpa…
Numida launches in Rwanda: fast, unsecured loans for small businesses
Kigali Rwanda, East African digital lender Numida has officially launched operations in Rwanda, bringing a simple and speedy solution to the credit gap faced by small business owners. The launch event attended by officials from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), marks Numida’s third market after starting in Uganda in 2017 and Kenya in 2023….
Rwanda’s new trade doors open wider for local manufacturers
Business owners and industrialists in Rwanda have welcomed the news enthusiastically. Many see it as a game-changer that will expand their reach, increase sales, and create new opportunities in these growing markets. Michel Niyonsenga, Director of Kawunga Factory located in Runda Sector, Kamonyi District, shared his excitement about the recently signed trade agreements between…
Africa moves toward unified textile standards to boost trade
The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) is advancing efforts to harmonize quality standards across the continent, particularly in the textiles and clothing sector. This initiative aims to create a single, shared standard to replace the patchwork of national regulations currently in place across Africa’s 54 countries. Dr. Hermogene Nsengimana, Secretary General of ARSO, described the…
Serivisi n’inganda mu kuzamura umusaruro mbumbe w’igihugu
Mu mezi atatu ya mbere y’umwaka wa 2025, u Rwanda rwagize impinduka zigaragara mu bukungu, aho umusaruro mbumbe w’igihugu wageze kuri miliyari zisaga 5 z’amafaranga y’u Rwanda, uvuye kuri miliyari zisaga 4 mu gihembwe cya mbere cya 2024. Ibi bivuze ko umusaruro mbumbe wiyongereyeho 7.8%, ibintu byafashijwe ahanini n’izamuka rikomeye mu rwego rwa serivisi n’inganda….