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<p>Shareholders of Crystal Telecom on Tuesday May 4, became direct shareholders of MTN Rwanda as the telco listed its shares on the Rwanda Stock Exchange. A total of 1,350,886,600 ordinary shares were registered with the RSE at an initial listing price of Rwf269 per ordinary share. In today’s episode we bring you the health analysis of Rwanda stock exchange coupled with the most talked about listing entry in a long time&#8230;.</p>


MTN Rwandacell PLC lists on the Rwanda Stock Exchange

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<p>Rwanda still remembers and commemorates the over one million lives that were lost in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, 27 years ago. Two decades later Rwanda was hailed for its impressive socio-economic transformation. The journey was not easy and as His Excellency Paul Kagame puts, the country made three choices; To stay together, Be accountable and think big. This episode is dedicated to those forever lost, the ones they left behind, and to Rwanda: A nation reborn!&#8230;</p>


Kwibuka27: Rwanda’s reconciliation journey

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<p>As part of the country&#8217;s long-term goal to be a carbon neutral nation, the government of Rwanda is engaging partners and private sector to promote e-mobility. This could see phased adoption of electric buses, private cars and motorcycles with a goal to reduce conventional vehicle sales, transport fuel imports which are associated with gas emissions. But the road to E-mobility especially in Africa has not been without challenges&#8230;.</p>


Understanding Rwanda’s journey to e-mobility

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<p>Lack of finance remains the biggest obstacle facing aspiring entrepreneurs. This episode of Doing Business in Rwanda analyses the impact of Business Development Fund, a company created by the government of Rwanda to assist SMEs access finance&#8230;.</p>


How the Business Development Fund has benefited SMEs in Rwanda

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<p>In the tourism sector, skills shortage has been central to the discussions. On this episode of Doing Business in Rwanda, we will have conversations with different stakeholders in the tourism education sector on the solution to this and the economic growth and development of the sector&#8230;.</p>


Skills development in boosting Rwanda’s tourism sector

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<p>The development of the capital markets has been identified as one of the key levers that could accelerate economic growth by giving the Rwandan public and the private sector access to long term capital. This episode of Doing Business in Rwanda takes a look at the efforts put in place to increase listing on the Rwanda Stock Exchange, and privatization efforts&#8230;.</p>


How Rwanda plans to make its capital markets work for small businesses

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<p>The government of Rwanda revealed its plans to reopen schools, starting gradually in October and concluding in November 2020. The temporary school closure started in March 2020 as a means to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially the reopening of schools was planned for September 2020. This episode of Doing Business in Rwanda delves into the economic impact of the school closures&#8230;.</p>


COVID-19 lock-down: How Rwanda is responding to the economic fallout of school closures

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<p>Rwandan exports dropped by 24 per cent in the 2nd quarter of 2020 mainly due to COVID-19. Furthermore, before the pandemic broke out, Rwanda was selling majority of its products to regional markets but restrictions triggered by the pandemic resulted into more exports being shipped to European markets. Find out more on the impact of the pandemic on the country’s exports in this episode of Doing Business in Rwanda&#8230;.</p>


COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Rwandan exports

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<p>Rwanda recently launched an electronic auctioning system with the aim to enhance auctioning of loan defaulters’ property and tackle corruption in the process. This episode of doing business in Rwanda explores its functioning and how it could influence the country’s business environment&#8230;.</p>


Inside Rwanda’s electronic auctioning system

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<p>In Rwanda, a total of 30 impact oriented and sustainable projects from stakeholders in the Cultural and Creative Industry are set to benefit from a Rwf300m ($315,900) recovery fund launched by the government and various partners. On this episode of Doing Business In Rwanda, we had conversations with different officials for more&#8230;.</p>


Rwanda launches Rwf300m recovery fund for creative industry

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<p>Kigali International Airport is set to reopen on August 1st after months of closure to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Today’s episode of Doing Business in Rwanda looks at the new features set up at the airport to ensure its safety as well as the economic significance of its reopening&#8230;.</p>


COVID-19: What the reopening of airports means for Rwanda’s economy

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<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for digital solutions across various industries, especially in the health sector. Among different innovations, the Government launched the use of robots in the fight against COVID-19, in a move aimed at reducing contact between medics and patients&#8230;.</p>


How Rwanda is leveraging technology in the fight against COVID-19

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<p>The closure of gyms and fitness centres around the world as part of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 has seen a surge of interest in home fitness equipment and online coaching sessions. Not only does the industry play a key role in improving the health and fitness of people, it has a direct contribution to the economy. On this episode of Doing Business in Rwanda, we explore key elements that investors should be aware of if they are looking to invest in the fitness industry in Rwanda&#8230;.</p>


Unlocking Rwanda’s fitness industry

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<p>Rwanda reviewed the procedures to obtain construction permits, reducing the number of days from over 110 to less than 60 while the cost will reduce from 12 per cent to just 2.2 per cent of the building value. Construction contributes big to Rwanda’s economy, having grown by 33 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2019. On this episode of Doing Business in Rwanda, we explore how the pandemic has impacted the sector and incentives for investment&#8230;.</p>


Assessing the COVID-19 recovery plan for Rwanda’s construction sector

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<p>According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, global trade is predicted to fall by a record 27 per cent in the second quarter of 2020. In this episode of Doing Business in Rwanda, we take a look at the impact COVID-19 has had on trade and the establishment of cross border cargo transit logistics platform to curb the spread of the virus and facilitate smooth trade between neighbouring countries&#8230;.</p>


How COVID-19 is impacting trade & cross border truck drivers in East Africa

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<p>Manufacturers in the country have stepped forward to bridge the demand gap and improve access to personal protection equipment under the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. In April, the government commissioned 38 local clothing companies to manufacture face masks after thorough assessment&#8230;.</p>


Rwandan manufacturing companies turn to production of COVID-19 protective gear

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<p>Every year the estimated 220,000 young people who enter the labour market in Rwanda aspiring to decent work are held back by the slow growth of employment in the formal sector. To better equip them best with the evolving job market, Rwanda&#8217;s Ministry of Education launched the Tech Enabled Stem Teaching pilot Programme in 50 secondary schools meant to achieve an education system that embraces 21st century skills&#8230;.</p>


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MTN Rwandacell PLC lists on the Rwanda Stock Exchange

Kwibuka27: Rwanda’s reconciliation journey

Understanding Rwanda’s journey to e-mobility

How the Business Development Fund has benefited SMEs in Rwanda

Skills development in boosting Rwanda’s tourism sector

How Rwanda plans to make its capital markets work for small businesses

COVID-19 lock-down: How Rwanda is responding to the economic fallout of school closures

COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Rwandan exports

Inside Rwanda’s electronic auctioning system

Rwanda launches Rwf300m recovery fund for creative industry

COVID-19: What the reopening of airports means for Rwanda’s economy

How Rwanda is leveraging technology in the fight against COVID-19

Unlocking Rwanda’s fitness industry

Assessing the COVID-19 recovery plan for Rwanda’s construction sector

How COVID-19 is impacting trade & cross border truck drivers in East Africa

Rwandan manufacturing companies turn to production of COVID-19 protective gear

How Rwanda is preparing its students for the jobs of tomorrow

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Doing Business in Rwanda

MTN Rwandacell PLC lists on the Rwanda Stock Exchange

Kwibuka27: Rwanda’s reconciliation journey

Understanding Rwanda’s journey to e-mobility

How the Business Development Fund has benefited SMEs in Rwanda

Skills development in boosting Rwanda’s tourism sector

How Rwanda plans to make its capital markets work for small businesses

COVID-19 lock-down: How Rwanda is responding to the economic fallout of school closures

COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Rwandan exports

Inside Rwanda’s electronic auctioning system

Rwanda launches Rwf300m recovery fund for creative industry

COVID-19: What the reopening of airports means for Rwanda’s economy

How Rwanda is leveraging technology in the fight against COVID-19

Unlocking Rwanda’s fitness industry

Assessing the COVID-19 recovery plan for Rwanda’s construction sector

How COVID-19 is impacting trade & cross border truck drivers in East Africa

Rwandan manufacturing companies turn to production of COVID-19 protective gear

How Rwanda is preparing its students for the jobs of tomorrow

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