When Akin Akinrinmade began thinking seriously about returning to Africa, he was not simply looking for a country in which to establish another technology company.
Rwandan residents spent an estimated $197.8 million (about Rwf291 billion) on travel abroad in the first half of 2026, according to the latest National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda's (NISR) biannual Travel Expenditure Survey (TES) released in mid-September.
For more than two decades, a company based in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China, has been transforming how millions of people move around the world.
Chinese enterprises operating in Rwanda have committed to strengthening responsible business practices after signing an initiative promoting sustainable and responsible cooperation in mineral resources.
Sustainable Growers Rwanda will host the Global Coffee Conference (GCC) 2026 from September 23 to 25 at the Kigali Serena Hotel, bringing together stakeholders under the theme “Build Together. Lead Globally."
Rwanda’s economy expanded by 9.4% in the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong growth in industry, particularly construction, mining and manufacturing, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
The Government of Rwanda plans to invest in electric vehicle charging stations in areas where private investors are unlikely to generate sufficient returns, the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) has said.
Almonty Industries has signed a binding agreement with the Government of Rwanda to jointly develop tungsten exploration and processing activities in the country.
The Government of Rwanda is seeking a private investor to develop and operate a customs bonded warehouse at Musanze Industrial Park as part of efforts to improve logistics and reduce the cost of accessing raw materials for manufacturers.
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Rwanda’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘B+’ with a Stable Outlook, citing strong governance indicators, high growth potential and the highly concessional nature of the country’s public debt.
Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has signed a partnership with Yadea, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric twowheelers, to scale accessible and sustainable electric transport across Africa.
Rwandan investors can now participate in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, a development that comes amid ongoing discussions over Rwanda’s potential investment in a separate Dangote-backed refinery project planned for Kenya.
Delegates attending the sixth International Conference and Exhibition on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Growth (RE4SG Conference & Exhibition 2026) visited Spiro Rwanda on September 10, 2026, to learn more about the company’s contribution to advancing electric mobility in Rwanda.
Inyange Industries has said the prices it charges distributors for its milk have not changed since March 2026, following reports of sharp increases in the price of its products in some parts of the country.
Rwanda is strengthening its economic and commercial partnership with China through participation in major trade and investment platforms, as bilateral relations continue to expand and Rwandan exports to the Chinese market record significant growth.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that the global economy has been resilient despite six months of war between the United States and Iran, but uncertainty remains high.
U.S. tech giant Apple on Wednesday unveiled its first foldable smartphone, iPhone Duo, along with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, new Apple Watch models and AirPods at a product launch event held at Apple Park, its headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Agricultural and livestock products generated $15.58 million in export revenues for Rwanda in one week, equivalent to nearly Rwf22 billion, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).
GIRINZU has completed construction of Umutuzo Village, a model residential development comprising 90 homes, and has started work on another estate that will feature 114 homes.
Toyota Rwanda Ltd, the authorised distributor of Toyota vehicles and spare parts in Rwanda, has unveiled the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the latest model designed to combine modern styling with performance suited to Rwanda’s roads.
