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Bank of Kigali CEO, Diane Karusisi, speaks during an interaction session at BPN's event to mark the celebration of the first cohort of the Topify and Impala programmes under the Grow 2 Scale partnership. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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BPN Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation set to create 19,000 jobs in five years

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Winners and officials pose for a group photo during the 2023 YouthConnekt Awards ceremony. File
Business

Top funding initiatives available to local startups

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Participants of International Entrepreneurship Summer School pose for a group photo with their lecturers . Courtesy
Business

Trade Ministry tips students on job-creating business ventures

Monday, June 15, 2026
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, presenting the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year to Parliament on Thursday, June 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Experts commend raising domestic financing as Rwf7.8tn budget is tabled

Friday, June 12, 2026
Shareholders pose for a photo at the launch of CHIC Finance PLC in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
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CHIC expands beyond real estate with new finance arm to unlock SME lending

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A road construction project in Remera in Kigali. Subcontractors said they depend on bank financing to execute projects, making them particularly vulnerable when payments are delayed. Photo by Craish
Infrastructure

Contractors seek faster payments, fairer terms amid industry strain

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
Louise Mushikiwabo.

Why Louise Mushikiwabo deserves a third term as OIF Secretary-General

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Delegates follow the presentation of a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report in Brazzaville on May 27. Courtesy
Business

AfDB flags widening trade finance gap for African SMEs

Friday, May 29, 2026
Michael Larbie, Group Executive, Corporate and Investment Banking at Ecobank and Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat during the signing of the agreement. Courtesy
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AfCFTA Secretariat, Ecobank Group sign landmark deal to accelerate intra-African trade, empower SMEs

Friday, May 22, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda posted an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)
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I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
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Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026