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Business6d agoUS to drop South Africa, Rwanda from duty-free trade initiativeThe Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.DW News [en]
Business6d agoUS to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade accessSouth Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.Al Jazeera [en]
Business6d agoSouth Africa and Rwanda to be excluded from US-Africa trade dealSouth Africa and Rwanda will be excluded from a major US-Africa duty free trade deal, Washington said on Monday. It blamed “practices inconsistent with the deal’s eligibility criteria," including barriers that undermine US trade and practices that pose a threat to US national security.Africanews [en]
Business6d agoUS to exclude S. Africa, Rwanda from Africa duty-free trade dealThe United States Trade Representative on Monday said Washington would exclude South Africa and Rwanda from a major Africa-US duty-free trade deal, a blow to both economies, over practices "inconsistent" with the deal's eligibility criteria. The post US to exclude S. Africa, Rwanda from Africa duty-free trade deal appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 13Rwanda – Jean-Guy Afrika: «Formula 1 is part of a much broader ambition»La Formule 1 signe son retour sur le continent africain en s’installant pour dix ans sur le circuit de Bugesera, près de Kigali. Pour le directeur général du Rwanda Development Board, cet investissement est cohérent avec la stratégie d’attractivité du pays.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 13Formula 1: Rwanda to bring sport back to AfricaThe last time Formula 1 hosted a race in Africa was way back in 1993. But a new track in Rwanda is set to host a Grand Prix in "the early 2030s," continuing the country’s investment in international sport.DW News [en]
BusinessOct 13Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in RwandaRwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the circuit announced a decade-long deal with the country on Tuesday. The post Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in Rwanda appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessOct 8Rwanda To Host F1 Grand PrixThe nation has been chasing a Grand Prix race for years, having already used football, basketball and other sports to enhance its image and attract investment. The post Rwanda To Host F1 Grand Prix appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BusinessSep 19China is now Rwanda’s biggest export market – now comes the hard partIn the first quarter of 2026, China became the leading destination for Rwandan exports, accounting for 26% of the total, compared with less than 5% just one year earlier. A spectacular shift, driven by the removal of Chinese tariffs on almost all Rwandan products. But on the ground, access to this market of 1.4 billion consumers depends less on tariffs than on meeting sanitary standards. Report by Aurore Bayoud.France 24 [en]
BusinessSep 18Dangote Refinery IPO: Rwanda moves to facilitate investor participationThe Capital Markets Authority, CMA, of Rwanda has commenced discussions with relevant stakeholders to facilitate the participation of Rwandan investors in the initial public offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The regulator, in a statement on Wednesday, said it had observed strong interest in opportunities offered by capital markets and was working to facilitate participation […] The post Dangote Refinery IPO: Rwanda moves to facilitate investor participation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 14Almonty forms Rwanda tungsten venture; government to take 25% stakeAlmonty has established a tungsten venture in Rwanda, with the Rwandan government acquiring a 25% stake. This represents a new business and government partnership in the mining sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 12NCAA fines RwandAir N15m over baggage complaintThe airline was also ordered to replace a passenger’s damaged bag and pay $170 first-need compensation under Nigeria’s passenger protection regulations. The post NCAA fines RwandAir N15m over baggage complaint appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 12NCAA Sanctions RwandAir N15m Over Baggage ComplaintIn addition to the fine, the NCAA has directed RwandAir to replace the passenger’s damaged bag and pay $170 as first-need compensation. The post NCAA Sanctions RwandAir N15m Over Baggage Complaint appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BusinessSep 12NCAA fines RwandAir N15m over baggage issue, orders $170 passenger compensationThe Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has fined RwandAir N15,000,000 for violating consumer protection regulations. The post NCAA fines RwandAir N15m over baggage issue, orders $170 passenger compensation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessAug 22Dangote Offers Kenya , Ethiopia Rwanda Combined 30 % Equity In Planned $17bn RefineryDangote has offered Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda a combined 30% equity in a proposed $17 billion refinery project.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BusinessJun 26Les États-Unis sanctionnent une raffinerie d'or rwandaise accusée de contrebande de minéraux de la RD CongoLes États-Unis affirment que la raffinerie d'or de Gasabo a introduit en contrebande au moins 60 kg d'or au début de 2026.BBC Afrique
BusinessJun 23SEC partners Rwanda to accelerate African market integrationThe SEC is partnering with Rwanda to accelerate the integration of African markets. This collaboration aims to foster economic development across the continent.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria