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(L-R) Mapula Bodibe, MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer, Faustin Mbundu, the MTN Rwanda board chairperson and Mark Nkurunziza, the firm's Chief Financial Officer during the AGM. on June 28, 2024. Courtesy

MTN Rwanda shareholders extend terms for board members

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

The meeting was attended by bankers, policymakers, logistics professionals, business owners, government institutions, private sector representatives, delegations from Kenya, and staff from the Kenya Port Authority.

Rwandan businesses, Kenya Ports partner to ease global supply disruptions

Friday, June 28, 2024

A group of youths and other participants during a past interactive session at the Norrsken start-up hub in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahiz

Can angel investing fix African startup funding woes?

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala the Director General of the World Trade Organization

African Group to table plans to revamp WTO rules for green industrialisation

Monday, June 24, 2024

The Central Bank of the Bahamas Governor, Derek Sean Rolle delivers remarks during the 3rd Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum on June 12. Courtesy

Digital currency has power to accelerate financial inclusion – Bahamas Central Bank Governor

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Thapelo Tsheole, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda’s Capital Market Authority (CMA).

Who is Thapelo Tsheole, Botswana expert picked CEO of Rwanda Capital Market Authority?

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Benedict Oramah, the President and Chairman of Afreximbank during the Economic Forum.

Afreximbank Annual Meetings kick off in the Caribbean

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

President of the AfDB Akinwumi Adesina addresses delegates during the closing press conference of AfDB’s Annual Meetings in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Courtesy

Rwanda, AfDB in talks to extend Pan-African youth bank to Kigali

Wednesday, June 05, 2024

Some handmade boats that carry goods from Tanzania to Rwanda through Kibare lake on Thursday, May 29. Michel Nkurunziza

Kayonza: Rwanda-Tanzania cross-border trade on the rise

Tuesday, June 04, 2024

Entrepreneur Nicole Ansoni, the owner of Inka Steakhouse, a high-end restaurant located in Rugando, Kimihurura, was born in New York, US to an Ethiopian father and a Rwandan mother. All photos by Christianne Murengerantwari

Hospitality key player on why parents should nurture their children’s dreams

Monday, May 27, 2024

Residents of Gakenke during the event to recieve mobile phones through ConnectRwanda. MTN Rwanda’s Board of Directors has approved a recommendation for a dividend payout of Rwf5,724,860,000 to shareholders. Courtesy

MTN Rwanda investors set for Rwf5.7 billion dividend payout

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Panelists during a session dubbed Invest in Rwanda at Africo CEO Forum on May 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

African business tycoons tipped on investment avenues in Rwanda

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Morocco’s Minister of Trade and Industry Ryad Mezzour speaks during a business breakfast meeting in Kigali between Moroccan investors and Private Sector Federation (PSF) members, on May 17.

Morocco commits to expanding investments in Rwanda, creating sustainable jobs

Friday, May 17, 2024

Jibu Rwanda worker filling drinking bottled water at Huye branch. The firm has been ranked among Africa's fastest rising companies in 2024 by Financial Times. (Courtesy)

Rwanda-based drinking water firm among Africa’s fastest growing companies

Thursday, May 16, 2024

A worker sorts the processed gold at Kigali Gold Refinery at Kigali Special Economic Zone. FILE

Africa’s critical minerals summit to profile continent's investment outlook

Monday, May 13, 2024

Francis Gatare, the CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB) speaks about business and investment expectations from the forum. Courtesy

RDB boss touts benefits of Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

(L-R) Francis Gatare RDB CEO, James Oduor, CEO of CIMERWA, Stephen Ruzibiza, PSF Chief Executive Officer, Emiliene Benurugo, CSR and Public Relations Manager at SKOL. Courtesy

Rwandan business executives upbeat about upcoming Africa CEO Forum

Saturday, May 04, 2024

MTN Rwanda customers meet service providers at the headquarters in Kigali. BK Capital analysts believe the stock price of MTN Rwanda is likely to increase in the future to reach Rwf250, a 48 per cent potential upside.

BK Capital raises MTN Rwanda stock target by 48%

Thursday, May 02, 2024

Nick O’Donohoe, BII Chief Executive Officer, said the facility will help tackle complex issues such as food security in Africa

Rwandan businesses to benefit from $100m British finance facility

Monday, April 29, 2024

A worker sorts the processed gold at Rwanda's gold refinery plant in Kigali. Rwanda’s total export receipts reached $3.5 billion (approx. Rwf4.5 trillion), up 17.2 per cent from 2022 revenues. File

UAE was Rwanda’s largest export destination in 2023 – RDB

Saturday, April 27, 2024