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Growing interest in green finance is driving investment into renewable energy and environmentally responsible development across the region.

Green finance and ESG-linked investments: Catalyzing East Africa’s economic transformation

Thursday, December 04, 2025
A view of GAMICO Bashyamba mine in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Economy

Why global investors should not miss Rwanda Mining Week

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Rwanda will launch the Green Exchange Window (GEW) at the end of November. Craish Bahizi

Africa’s moment to green its capital markets

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
(-L-R) Benson Ndung'u Chief Executive Officer and Senior Partner, KPMG East Africa, Ignatius Sehoole, CEO KPMG One Africa, Joelene Pierce, CEO KPMG South Africa and Tola Adeyemi, CEO KPMG West Africa. According to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook, 79 per cent of African Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are optimistic about their organisations’ growth in the year ahead, up from 64 per cent in 2024. Courtesy
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African business leaders optimistic, prioritising AI upskilling for growth

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
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Economy

Rwanda eyes ‘Islamic finance’ to deepen capital markets

Saturday, November 01, 2025
Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi (left) and French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet unveil the Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” Courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group unveils 2024 Sustainability Report showcasing measurable progress and impact

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rwanda offers a useful example through its Capital Market Investment Clinic, which has helped local corporates and SMEs raise capital through the stock market in recent years.file

ASEA 2025: Adapting to global shifts by democratising Africa’s capital markets

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
n Q1 2024 alone, Africa had seven issuers of sustainable bonds, led by the African Development Bank (AfDB) with three deals of combined volume of $3.1 billion.

The tide has turned for ESG investing

Friday, May 30, 2025
The cabinet on April 17 approved Rwanda's Green Taxonomy. Courtesy
Economy

Unpacking Rwanda’s recently approved Green Taxonomy

Monday, April 21, 2025
Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR) initiated its financial services on August 4, 1975.

BPR at 50: A legacy of progress, A future focused on transformation

Friday, February 21, 2025
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Rwanda.

2024: A year of innovation and growth at the Rwanda Stock Exchange

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Officials of Rwanda Stock Exchange launch ESG (Environment, Sustainability, Governance) Disclosure Guidance on December 19. Courtesy
Economy

RSE launches guidelines to foster sustainability compliance, disclosure in capital market

Thursday, December 19, 2024