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Shallon Mwiza

Shallon Mwiza

Agriculture is the largest employer of labour, but at the same time agriculture is a great attractor for young people

AfDB bets on agriculture to absorb Africa’s 11m annual job seekers

Friday, May 29, 2026

Delegates follow the presentation of a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report in Brazzaville on May 27. Courtesy

AfDB flags widening trade finance gap for African SMEs

Friday, May 29, 2026

AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama.

East Africa projected to lead regional growth in 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Delegates follow a panel discussion during the ongoing African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings 2026 in Brazzaville on Tuesday, May 26. Courtesy

African leaders push for economic sovereignty at AfDB meetings

Thursday, May 28, 2026

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Sidi Ould Tah speaks during the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Courtesy

Africa doesn’t lack capital for its development, says AfDB President

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd Left), Presidents of the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Central Africa Repuplic, and other dignitaries pose for a photo at the Africa Liberation Day celebration in Brazzaville.

Corruption, distrust are costing Africa billions in tax revenue

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

President Denis Sassou Nguesso delivers his remarks during Africa Day celebrations in Brazzaville, on May 25

Congo-Brazzaville grants visa-free entry to all Africans

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso greets Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva at the meeting in Brazzaville. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva joins leaders for Africa Day celebration in Brazzaville

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Workers handle cable products during production at the Legend Cables factory located in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Why factories are not producing at full capacity

Monday, May 25, 2026

A coffee shop attendant near BK Arena. File

Businesses hope to cash in on Basketball Africa League playoffs

Friday, May 22, 2026

The playoffs will also host BAL4HER, a women’s basketball development initiative featuring a multi-day camp, mentorship sessions. Dan Gatsinzi

Side events lined up during BAL playoffs

Thursday, May 21, 2026

President Kagame joins the presidential panel featuring Presidentof Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema onMay 14. Photo Dan Gatsinzi

Africa CEO Forum closes with over $3bn in deals, commitments

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Participants at the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Nuclear energy: Why Rwanda is opting for small modular reactors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Dr Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, during a meeting in Kigali in 2025. File

Inside Rwanda's nuclear development ambitions

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

All the event attendees pose for a group photo (courtesy)

AI Salon Kigali launched to connect Rwanda’s innovators to global AI networks

Monday, May 18, 2026

Panelists after engaging in a discussion in Kigali on Friday, May 15. Courtesy

Trust emerges as fintech’s next big challenge

Monday, May 18, 2026

The side event by Equity Bank Group held under the theme “From Fintech to Futuretech Scaling Africa’s Digital Economy,.

Equity Group backs Rwanda’s drive to become Africa’s digital finance powerhouse

Monday, May 18, 2026

Rwanda has introduced new regulations expanding Value Added Tax obligations to a wide range of digital services and products. AI image

What you should know about new VAT rules on digital services

Monday, May 18, 2026