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Porters carry food commodities in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Experts share tips on ways to navigate rising prices

Monday, April 20, 2026
Teddy Nishimwe was among the selected people who got the capital. Numida provides short-term working capital to micro and small businesses across East Africa. Dan Gatsinzi
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Numida enters Rwanda with fast, collateral-free loans to unlock SME growth

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.
Editorial

Start-ups key to Rwanda’s future but need more support

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.
Business

How Rwanda’s startups are overcoming barriers to grow

Monday, March 23, 2026
Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
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Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Officials during the launch of CPF Group, a diversified Kenyan financial services institution, into Rwanda. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Kenyan financial firm CPF Group enters Rwanda with $20m investment

Monday, March 09, 2026
Africa is capturing only a “negligible percentage” of its wealth in music despite commendable reach worldwide. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The black box problem: How Africa’s music money is lost in global systems

Monday, March 09, 2026
Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) has launched the Terimbere MSME Facility, a new platform aimed at connecting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Rwanda
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Press release: Access to Finance Rwanda launches Terimbere MSME Facility to connect enterprises to tailored growth support

Monday, March 09, 2026
According to Rwanda National Police, 130 people died nationwide from natural disasters in 2025, including lightning strikes, floods, landslides, and storm-related accidents.

Preparing your finances for emergencies and disasters

Thursday, March 05, 2026
The rapid spread of short-term digital loans is not a side story in financial inclusion but a central pillar of economic resilience.
Editorial

Mobile loans are a key pillar for small business continuity, expansion

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Winners of the raffle prizes pose for a group photo during the Entrepreneurs' New Year's Cocktail 2026, at the Mövenpick Hotel on Thursday, January 29. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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BPN launches 2026 vision, urges entrepreneurs to think big, act bold

Monday, February 02, 2026
A view of Kimihurura residential area in Gasabo District. The newly adjusted rates of land tax payable per square metre were approved by the City Council in February 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

A closer look at how land taxes are set

Thursday, January 08, 2026