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Julius Bizimungu
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Joan Cuka Kagwanja, Coordinator of the African Land Policy Center (ALPC) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Courtesy Photo.
Economy
As donor backing winds up, who will fund Africa’s land governance?
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, joined a high-profile group of Africa’s leading business and government figures for the second edition of the African Renaissance Retreat, in Kigali from November 14- 16
Business
Dangote, other prominent African leaders conclude retreat in Kigali
Monday, November 17, 2025
Idrissa Diop, Director of Compliance at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Courtesy
Business
Banking compliance no longer about control, but advisory – Afreximbank’s Idrissa Diop
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
George Elombi, the new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Economy
Cameroon’s George Elombi highlights priorities as he takes over Afreximbank presidency
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Benedict Oramah, the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
International
Benedict Oramah’s presidential term at Afreximbank comes to an end
Friday, October 24, 2025
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
International
Members look to break ground on WTO reforms before next ministerial meeting
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
An artist’s impression of the terminal, administration building, cargo facilities, and car parking areas of the new airport under construction in Bugesera District. Courtesy photo
Infrastructure
What’s at stake as local banks back Rwanda’s new airport?
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Aviation
Rwanda banks to issue $322m guarantees for New Kigali International Airport
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Bani Haddad, Managing Director and Founder of Aleph Hospitality during the interview with The New Times in Kigali.
Business
Reforms in hospitality financing ‘key to unlocking potential’ – Aleph’s Bani Haddad
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
n Q1 2024 alone, Africa had seven issuers of sustainable bonds, led by the African Development Bank (AfDB) with three deals of combined volume of $3.1 billion.
The tide has turned for ESG investing
Friday, May 30, 2025
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). INTERNET
Business
Afreximbank posts 21% jump in net profit for Q1 2025
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department at the ITU Standardization Bureau during an interview. Courtesy
Technology
Is there risk AI policies might become symbolic in Africa?
Monday, May 19, 2025
Monzer Ali, MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer. Courtesy
Business
MTN Rwanda posts turnaround growth in quarter one 2025
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Zaria Court Kigali, a new multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex owned by Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri, will be fully operational by July. Courtesy
Business
Developers plan to bring 218 new hotel rooms to market in 2025
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
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International
US-China trade tensions to ripple across world, WTO boss warns
Friday, April 11, 2025
Members expressed concerns over recent tariff hikes by the U.S. government at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agriculture Committee meeting on March 24.
International
US tariff hikes raise tensions at WTO
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Finance
Stress tests show Rwanda’s financial sector sound, stable
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Economy
Could Africa become the next destination for family offices?
Friday, March 07, 2025

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