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Youths from Kilimo Trust Ltd., a youth-led organization, showcase their avocado oil during the Mulindi Agri Show on August 8, 2024. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

New youth fund targets offering single-digit loans

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Gustave Mukurarinda Mukunde, the author of The Snowfall, reads his book at the launch in Kigali on April 23, 2025. File.

Innovation drives surge in intellectual property filings

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

RDB Deputy CEO, Juliana Muganza, and Keletsositse Olebile, Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre at Rwanda-Botswana Business Forum. Courtesy

Rwanda-Botswana business forum discusses trade, investment

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Cross-border trucks at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. File photo.

Truckers upbeat as Rwanda, Tanzania pledge to ease trade hurdles

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Letshego Rwanda to be acquired by Dubai-based firm

Monday, May 04, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses a joint press conference with his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, in Dar es Salaam on Sunday, May 3. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame urges stronger trade systems between Rwanda-Tanzania

Sunday, May 03, 2026

President Paul Kagame speaks during a panel discussion at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. The 2026 edition of the high-level gathering is scheduled for May 14–15 in Kigali.

What's on the agenda of Africa CEO Forum?

Sunday, May 03, 2026

RSSB Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro and Enko Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner Cyrille Nkontchou during the signing ceremony in Kigali on April 27. Photo by Kellya Keza

Who stands to benefit from Rwanda’s $100m SME fund?

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Julie Mutoni, Deputy Group CEO of Multilines International speaks at a consultative meeting between RDB and Private Sector Federation on Thursday, April 23. Dan Gatsinzi

Rwandan firms eye deals at Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

President Kagame meets with Xu Hui, Chairman of Rich Resource International Investments (RRII), Vice President and Board Secretary of Chery Holding, and his delegation at Village Urugwiro, on Thursday, April 23.

Kagame meets Chinese investor eyeing EV assembly plant in Rwanda

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Africa’s own capital base has the scale to offset declining external financing – provided it is effectively intermediated and channelled into infrastructure, the latest State of Africa's Infrastructure Report shows.

Africa’s non-bank capital pools cross $2 trillion mark

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition has returned for its 8th edition, with applications open until April 28. Courtesy

Jack Ma-backed business contest is back: Don't miss out on your chance to win big

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Workers sort fresh avocados for export at the National Agricultural Export Development Board Warehouse in Kigali. File

China seen as key alternative as Rwanda’s export markets weaken

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Rwandan exhibitors will showcase Made-in- Rwanda products at the upcoming China Import and Export Fair, scheduled for May 1 to 5.

Made-in-Rwanda products to feature at major Chinese trade fair

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Pacific Tuyishime has been appointed as the new Managing Director of BK Capital Ltd. Courtesy

BK Capital names Pacific Tuyishime new Managing Director

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

An erial view of Kigali Sports hub in Remera. Changes in the area are not limited to buildings.The concentration of development around Amahoro Stadium and BK Arena is contributing to improvements in road infrastructure, traffic flow, and public transport connectivity. Courtesy

Inside Migina’s transformation into a modern sports, entertainment hub

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The Tony Elumelu Foundation officials and the new cohort of entrepreneurs during the ceremony to unveil the selected people at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Courtesy

Twelve Rwandans to benefit from fresh Tony Elumelu’s entrepreneurial support

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

BNR Chief Economist Thierry Kalisa. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Banks report improved loan repayments across major sectors

Monday, March 23, 2026

Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.

How Rwanda’s startups are overcoming barriers to grow

Monday, March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva Silk Road Fund, Chairperson Zhu Jun in Kigali on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

China's Silk Road Fund boss explores investment partnerships in Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026