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Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana and Sandoz Chief Transformation and Growth Officer Simon Goeller at the signing ceremony in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda signs medicines deal with Swiss drug maker

Thursday, April 16, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
Featured

Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Graduates of the Grow 2 Scale (G2S) programme celebrate during the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, March 31, in Musanze. The two-year growth program designed to scale small enterprises and deepen inclusion. Courtesy
Featured

BPN-backed entrepreneurs triple jobs, expand markets as inclusion drive gains ground

Thursday, April 02, 2026
The 10 facilities are expected to serve more than 400,000 smallholder farming households across key agricultural zones. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Agriculture

Cold-chain revamp to benefit 400,000 farming households

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The new Aguka Youth Fund is set to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs by tackling one of their biggest hurdles—limited access to affordable financing.
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Aguka Youth Fund, YouthConnekt Awards to propel young entrepreneurs’ growth

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Masai Ujiri, one of the most respected executives in global basketball, has joined the Toronto Tempo as a Principal Owner.
Basketball

Masai Ujiri joins Toronto Tempo ownership group

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
At least 5,396 tea farmers in the district are expected to benefit from the initiative designed to transform farming practices, raise incomes, and strengthen Rwanda’s position in the premium tea market. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Farmer training lifts tea quality prospects under Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Klaus Schick, CNG Project Development Director at Gasmeth speaks at the CNG Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Compressed Natural Gas forum highlights Gasmeth’s plan for Rwanda’s energy future

Friday, March 27, 2026
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr. Olivier Kamana and Professor Toby Peters, Executive Director of ACES during the signing ceremony in Kigali on March 26. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: ACES and MINAGRI partner to unlock Rwanda’s cold chain infrastructure and agricultural markets

Friday, March 27, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire , Governor of North Province Maurice Mugabowagahunde and Mayor of Gicumbi Emmanuel Nzabonimpa follow a panel discussion in Gicumbi on March 26. The meeting aims to explore investment and business opportunities and strengthen public-private collaboration.
Tourism

Investors, officials explore Gicumbi’s economic, tourism potential 

Friday, March 27, 2026
Officials and members of Dukunde Kawa Musasa Cooperative cut a cake to celebrate the 25th anniversary on Wednesday, March 25. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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25 years of impact: Dukunde Kawa Musasa marks its rise in Rwanda’s coffee sector

Friday, March 27, 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
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Africa’s Moneypreneur drive empowers women to build wealth, close financial literacy gap

Wednesday, March 25, 2026