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Zemedeneh Negatu, the Chairman of the Washington, DC-based capital investment firm, presents the Best Regional Bank—East Africa award to Dr. Silpah Owich of Equity Bank Kenya at the 2025 African Banker Awards in Abidjan. Courtesy Photo
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Press Release: Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at African Banker Awards 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Zemedeneh Negatu, chairman of the Washington, DC-based capital investment firm, presents the Best Regional Bank—East Africa award to Dr. Silpah Owich of Equity Bank Kenya at the 2025 African Banker Awards in Abidjan. Courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at African Banker Awards 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Golfers from Kabale, Mbarara, Kampala, Entebbe, and Tooro clubs joined their Rwandan counterparts in Kigali for a full day of competition and fellowship, marking a new chapter in the growing tradition of regional golf
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Press release: BPR Captain's Mug Interclub Challenge unites regional golfers

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Yusuf Ayokunle has been appointed the new Managing Director of GTBank (Rwanda) Plc.
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Press release: New Managing Director appointed at Guaranty Trust Bank (Rwanda) Plc

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Rugabano Tea Company (pvt) Ltd Tea Factory
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Rugabano Tea Company (Pvt) Ltd debuts at Mombasa Tea Auction, takes top spot

Monday, July 14, 2025
Sophie Tchatchoua, Managing Director of CANAL+, speaks during the launch of the brand new TOUT CANAL+ package on July 7.
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FEATURED: The New TOUT CANAL+ with Netflix: A Game Changer in Entertainment

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Officials open Hotpoint Appliances Rwanda's new retail showroom in Kicukiro District, under the new brand name HOMEPOINT on Wednesday, July 9. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Hotpoint Appliances Rwanda opens new electronics showroom in Kicukiro

Wednesday, July 09, 2025
ADHI Africa Holding Ltd, in partnership  with German engineering company HUESKER, hosted a two-day technical seminar  in Kigali, on July 8 and 9.
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FEATURED: Inside ADHI Africa's technical seminar on smarter, sustainable construction

Wednesday, July 09, 2025
BDO East Africa (Rwanda) Ltd celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Kigali Marriott Hotel on Monday, July 7. Photos by Titus Manzi
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BDO EA (Rwanda) celebrates 10 years of impact, growth

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
RSSB booth at the recently concluded Rwanda Convention in Dallas, Texas. All photos courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: SONARWA Life and Ejo Heza launch ‘Diaspora IWACU’ to empower Rwandans abroad to invest in their future

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Bank of Kigali used the Rwanda convention platform to launch BK Capital Fixed Income Fund, a solution tailored specifically for the Rwandan diaspora and international investors.
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PRESS RELEASE: Shora I Rwanda: BK invites Rwandans abroad to invest in the Nation’s Future at the 2025 Rwanda Convention USA

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
An agronomist sorts seedlings in a multiplication centre. By streamlining fragmented services into a unified platform, AMIS will ensure efficiency, equity, and real-time responsiveness. Courtesy
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AMIS: Rwanda’s digital infrastructure for smart agriculture

Monday, July 07, 2025
King Faisal Hospital in Kigali. The hospital aims to further enhance its capabilities by integrating artificial intelligence tools. Courtesy photo
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FEATURED: How King Faisal Hospital uses digital technology to revolutionise patient care, efficiency

Monday, July 07, 2025
Chancen International has officially launched the Chancen Member Foundation and Council in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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PRESS RELEASE: A community powered by purpose: Chancen International launches Member Foundation and Council in Rwanda

Monday, July 07, 2025
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BPR Bank drivers buoyant ahead of Rwanda Mt. Gorilla Rally

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank, addresses delegates during Rwanda Convention. Kayihura emphasised the importance of removing barriers for diaspora clients. 
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FEATURED: I&M Bank heads to Dallas to join Rwandans in North America for 2025 Rwanda Convention

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Graduates from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda celebrate during the graduation ceremony on June 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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FEATUTRED: Pan-African excellence: AIMS Rwanda celebrates 2024–25 graduates

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Ellevate by Ecobank is designed to meet both the financial and non-financial needs of women entrepreneurs, women-led businesses, and women-focused enterprises , from formal SMEs to informal traders.
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PRESS RELEASE: Ecobank Rwanda launches enhanced version of gender-financing programme 'Ellevate' to support more women entrepreneurs

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
A high-level breakfast dialogue under the theme “Rwanda’s Debt and Climate Nexus- Unlocking a Just Financial Future through NDC Commitments”. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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FEATURED: ActionAid Rwanda in campaign on debt justice and climate obligations

Monday, June 30, 2025
Ecobank Rwanda officially launched Ellevate 2.0, a programme for women in business, during a high-level event at the Pinnacle Kigali Hotel in Rebero on June 27. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Ecobank Rwanda launches Ellevate 2.0 to empower women in business

Monday, June 30, 2025