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Neil Ni, Chief Strategy Officer of XTransfer, speaks to The New Times during the interview during the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Courtesy
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XTransfer targets Africa to fix costly cross-border payments for SMEs

Monday, March 16, 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
Agrifood entrepreneurs in Rwanda - applications are open for the IGNITE Challenge 4.0. Implemented by @impacthubkigali in partnership with the @worldfoodprogramme, #IgniteChallenge4 is seeking scalable, growth-stage startups, SMEs, and cooperatives working across Rwanda’s agrifood value chain.
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PRESS RELEASE: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch IGNITE Challenge 4.0 to support agrifood ventures, drive job creation particularly for young women

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation during Equity Group's breakfast session titled “The Future of Finance AI, Digital Assets and Sovereign Payment Rails at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 on Tuesday, March 10.
Finance

Banks, fintechs, telecoms partner to expand financial access in Africa

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Over 4,000 people in Nyamagabe District, have benefited from financial inclusion, World Relief Rwanda-backed SheCan Project. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Women’s Day: World Relief celebrates 50,000 people impacted by SheCan Project

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Director of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses participants during a High-Level Policy Dialogue to confront barriers keeping persons with disabilities on the margins of Rwanda’s financial system in Kigali on February 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Key players urge action to close financial inclusion gaps for persons with disabilities

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Graduates during the ceremony on Friday, January 23.
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UR welcomes 422 new Mastercard Foundation scholars, celebrates first cohort of graduates

Monday, January 26, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pose for a group photo with officials and graduates of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) during the graduation ceremony at Butaro in Burera District, on Sunday, January 25. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva urges UGHE graduates to lead resilient health systems

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Students during ICT course at Groupe Scolaire Munini in Nyaruguru. Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE), scheme targets out-of-school youth and adults who left school several years ago. Bahizi
Education

10 things to know about the new catch-up scheme for school dropouts

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Participants during the launch of the Play the Full Deck campaign, launched by the National Union of Disability Organisations in Rwanda (NUDOR) under the regional We Can Work programme.
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‘Play the Full Deck’ campaign urges employers to embrace on-job inclusion

Monday, December 15, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
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Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Some students who will benefit from the newly launched Bridge Programme by Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) and the University of Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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How CMU-Africa, UR's Bridge Program is boosting students' STEM expertise

Wednesday, November 12, 2025