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Munyax Eco founder Francine Munyaneza speaks to The New Times during the interview. She started the solar energy company in 2013. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Women

How Francine Munyaneza built a solar energy company

Friday, June 19, 2026
Kosmotive founder Blandine Umuziranenge (second right) receives the Girls Innovation Award during the YouthConnekt summit in October 2019. Courtesy.
Business

Inside Rwandan enterprises shortlisted for Africa’s Business Heroes

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Winners and officials pose for a group photo during the 2023 YouthConnekt Awards ceremony. File
Business

Top funding initiatives available to local startups

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
CLOCKWISE: Youssef Travaly of EDPU Digital Clinic, Sharon Akanyana of Ishyo Foods, Hinda Ruto of AQS, Blandine Kamugundu of Kosmotive, Marie Ange Mukagahima of ZIMA Healthy Group, and David Kamugundu of eFiche Ltd. Courtesy
Business

What to know about Rwandan firms shortlisted for Africa's Business Heroes

Monday, June 15, 2026
Sharon Akanyana of Ishyo Foods is among six Rwandan enterpreuners selected. Courtesy
Business

Six Rwandans among top 100 finalists of Africa’s Business Heroes

Sunday, June 14, 2026
Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) addresses delegates during the Africa Development Impact Forum, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Amb. Gatete on Africa's potential to create jobs for over 50m youth

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Participants take part in a breast cancer awareness walk in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Why health must lead Africa’s economic rise

Friday, April 24, 2026
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition has returned for its 8th edition, with applications open until April 28. Courtesy
Business

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

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials: 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu, 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi, and Chairperson François Twagirumukiza.
Economy

Who are the new top PSF leaders?

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Rwanda's Amavubi team that participated in the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. Net Photo
Football

Where are Rwanda’s AFCON 2004 heroes now?

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Visitors tour a mini-exhibition on Women Entrepreneurship in the cultural and Creative industry. Craish BAHIZI

How Africa’s youth are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Diana Orembe of NovFeed won the first prize, followed by Abraham Mbuthia of Uzapoint and Adriaan Kruger of NuvoteQ in Kigali on Saturday, December 13. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Featured

Innovation: Who are the biggest winners at Africa’s Business Heroes Awards 2025?

Monday, December 15, 2025