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Participants at Equity Bank's event, held under the theme “Empowering Your Next Step, is in line with this year’s International Women’s Day on March 26 in Kigali. Kellya Keza

Equity Bank Rwanda Women Forum fuels greater drive to close finance, skills gap

Friday, March 27, 2026

Officials pose for a group photo during a business networking cocktail hosted by Matha Capital Rwanda in Kigali on March 25th.

Pan‑African financial advisory firm deepens its commitment to the Rwandan market

Friday, March 27, 2026

The two-day event, titled “Innovative Solutions for Nutrition Security in Rwanda,” took place from March 12–13 in Kigali. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

CARE, European Union convene national workshop to drive innovative nutrition solutions in Rwanda

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Craig Girdlestone and Professor Judith Evans of London South Bank University at the two-day event held under the theme “Catalysing Green Investment in Africa The UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership.”

PICTORIAL: Rwanda, UK climate talks spotlight cooling solutions and green investment

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Africa’s Moneypreneur, a pan-African platform founded by financial expert Christine Sesay, was unveiled at the Wealth Balance Summit held on Saturday, March 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Africa’s Moneypreneur drive empowers women to build wealth, close financial literacy gap

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Officials pose for a group photo after discussing how PAPSS is helping simplify cross-border payments and trade within the continent.

Access Bank showcases PAPSS as game-changer for Africa’s cross-border payments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Minister of Environment Bernadette Arakwiye speaks during a UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference on March 24. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda eyes regional hub status in sustainable cooling and cold-chain systems

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Officials from Equity Bank Rwanda and China Electric Vehicle Rwanda (CEVR) launch a partnership on Tuesday, March 24. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

New Equity Bank, Chinese firm CEVR deal to grow EV car ownership in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Teddy Nishimwe was among the selected people who got the capital. Numida provides short-term working capital to micro and small businesses across East Africa. Dan Gatsinzi

Numida enters Rwanda with fast, collateral-free loans to unlock SME growth

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Minister Arakwiye greets officials at the UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference aimed at unlocking green finance and scaling climate innovation in Africa, in Kigali on Tuesday, March 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi

PICTORIAL: Rwanda, UK climate experts discuss how to unlock green finance

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Officials launch two new postgraduate programmes designed to close skills gaps in faith sector by training leaders. Photos by Kellya Keza

Africa College of Theology launches postgraduate programmes to tackle leadership, mental health gaps

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion at the UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference in Kigali on Tuesday, March 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Turning climate ambition into investment: Rwanda’s push to unlock green finance

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

L-R: Prof. Isaac Macharia, Dr. James Mwangi, and Hannington Namara at the FY2025 Investor Briefing. Equity Group reported 55% PAT growth to Kshs. 75.5B, with a proposed dividend of Kshs. 5.75 per share and strong regional and insurance performance.

Equity Bank Rwanda posts Rwf59 billion profit amid robust loan growth, strong efficiency

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The two day event brought together more than 500 participants under the theme “Empowered Girls for Future Readiness Skills, Innovation, Impact,”

Girls Conference at UR ignites bid for young women to lead Rwanda’s STEM future

Monday, March 23, 2026

Graduates of the programme hand over a gift of gratitude to Executive Director of Women for Women Rwanda, Berna Rusagara and Board Chairperson Chantal Marie Ingabire at the event.

The face of transformation: Inside Women for Women Rwanda’s gala ‘Discover Her’

Monday, March 23, 2026

Beneficiaries of Aguka initiative pose for a group photo with officials. Since 2022, AGUKA has supported youth-led enterprises that have created over 128,000 jobs—more than 30,000. Photos by Craish Bahizi

AGUKA drives 128,000 jobs, Rwf34bn income as Rwanda eyes next youth enterprise growth phase

Monday, March 23, 2026

Officials take a guided tour of the offices during the official opening of ITM Africa’s new premises in Nyarutarama on March 19. Photos by Craish Bahizi

ITM Africa opens Rwanda office, pledges deeper impact on jobs, skills

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy

Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The roundtable brought together 28 participants representing different institutions. Photo by Kellya Keza

Chancen International and HEC convene stakeholders to advance student financing dialogue in Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Some of the 266 genocide convicts, including 101 women, who completed a month-long reintegration programme attend the closing ceremony in Nyamagabe. Photo Courtesy.

Over 260 Genocide convicts complete unity and resilience course ahead of release

Thursday, March 19, 2026