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Delegates attend the opening session of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on May 12, 2025. The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will kick off at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday on May 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Business

Africa CEO Forum kicks off in Kigali

Thursday, May 14, 2026
CLOCKWISE: Enock Luyonza, Frank Mugarura, Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, Pacifique Nshimiyimana, and Marie-Magnificat Uwikuzo.
Business

Africa CEO Forum: What people say, expect

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna,during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on May 8. Courtesy
Editorial

Off-grid clean energy is no longer the future

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti.

Govt introduces VAT on digital goods, services

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Food stuff sellers and clients at Kimironko market.

Between rising costs and silent debt

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Ongoing construction works on the Base–Butaro road in Burera District. The 63-kilometre road is among the planned projects for which the government has allocated Rwf305.3 billion to the transport sector.
Economy

Where Rwanda’s Rwf7.8tn budget will go in 2026/27

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The draft legislation, approved by the Lower Chamber of Parliament seeks to regulate virtual asset activities, license operators, strengthen consumer protection. AI image
Technology

Virtual assets law expected to boost digital finance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.
Technology

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the figures to Parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Govt highlights spending priorities for 2026-27

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

What to know about the Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
François Twagirumukiza, Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), speaks at the meeting with RDB ahead of Africa CEO Forum. Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Local firms must leverage the Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Nigeria's Ahmed Bola Tinubu is one of the presidents expected in Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum this week.
Economy

Six presidents expected in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum

Monday, May 11, 2026