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A nurse cares for a baby in an antenatal care room. File

The glaring injustice of maternal deaths in Africa

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Chairman of the Board of Smart Africa, sits alongside Smart Africa Director General and Chief Executive Lacina Koné (right), and Guinea’s Minister and Director of Cabinet Djiba Diakité (left) during a panel at the Transform Africa Summit in Conakry, Guinea, on November 12, 2025. Photo: File
Technology

One year later, Africa’s AI drive shifts toward execution

Tuesday, April 21, 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
Delegates at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference on Monday, March 30
Technology

Regional collaboration critical for Africa’s AI future — experts

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The awarding ceremony was held alongside the University of Rwanda Career Forum Network on Friday, March 27, at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV).
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Over 50 UR student-led start-ups win Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund grants to scale innovation

Monday, March 30, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference in Kigali on Tuesday, March 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Turning climate ambition into investment: Rwanda’s push to unlock green finance

Tuesday, March 24, 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
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AGUKA drives 128,000 jobs, Rwf34bn income as Rwanda eyes next youth enterprise growth phase

Monday, March 23, 2026
The Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, Benjamin Mutimura, speaks during a panel discussion at the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali
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I&M Bank Rwanda chief executive urges viable models to fund women-led innovation

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, speaks during the bank's session at at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali. He stressed the need for strong regulatory oversight as banks adopt cloud infrastructure. Courtesy
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I&M Bank executives spotlight financial innovation, data governance at IFF 2026 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Over 30 Rwandan industries and small and medium enterprises received certification allowing them to trade their products across African markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA
Rwanda

What harmonized standard certification means for industries

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) recognized outstanding agrodealers for their strong performance, innovation, and commitment to serving farming communitiesat RFC’s blending facility in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on February 27, 2026. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company rewards top agrodealers driving distribution of customised fertilisers

Sunday, March 01, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026