Rwanda: Five lesser-known business opportunities Published by Harnet Bokrezion on 2 October 2023 In Rwanda, emerging opportunities span from real estate and green ventures to luxury markets, Kigali’s startup ecosystem, and lakeside investments.
Made-in-Rwanda shoe brand popular among sustainability-minded millennials Published by Bradford Keen on 15 April 2021 Having established four retail outlets in Kigali, shoe manufacturer UZURI K&Y is now eyeing other markets in Africa. It also sees opportunity to boost online sales.
City on the move: Nyanza, Rwanda Published by Jeanette Clark on 23 September 2020 Nyanza holds opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in commercialising local craftsmanship and techniques.
Profit-making idea: Fashion accessories and auxiliary services in Rwanda Published by Jeanette Clark on 22 September 2020 Rwanda has few fashion accessory manufacturers nor are there component and auxiliary services suppliers to support the industry.
Rwanda’s housing sector an opportunity for private investment Published by David Lawrence on 25 November 2019 Demand for secure, affordable housing in Rwanda is surging because of fast urban population growth.
IFC case study: Tanzanian consumer goods company expands to Rwanda Published by Christine Wambaa on 20 May 2019 Business is booming for Bakhresa, a company that produces wheat flour.
Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea Published by Erla Rabe on 2 April 2019 ‘You can never be too young to make money. Age is just a number when it comes to business.’
President of DRC to reveal his economic recovery plan at the AFRICA CEO FORUM Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2019 The Africa CEO Forum will enable President Tshisekedi to present his economic recovery plan.
Entrepreneur quits Nike job to start food business in Rwanda Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 17 November 2017 Mustering the courage to quit Nike was difficult, but the potential of the new venture was clear.
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
The ups and downs of building a pan-African business: In conversation with Aliko Dangote Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2017 The founder of Dangote Group discusses the international expansion hurdles his company had to overcome.
East Africa’s second-tier cities hold untapped potential Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 6 September 2016 Throughout East Africa there are unrealised opportunities to better serve consumers in secondary cities and towns.
How this Rwandan potato crisps company wants to compete against Lay’s Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2016 ‘We need to position our product as a premium brand that can compete with foreign brands,’ says Pascal Murasira, co-founder of snack label Winnaz.
Kigali – one of Africa’s rising cities Published by Busani Bafana on 26 April 2016 Rwandan government implements an ambitious development master plan.
