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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
The two day event brought together more than 500 participants under the theme “Empowered Girls for Future Readiness Skills, Innovation, Impact,”
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Girls Conference at UR ignites bid for young women to lead Rwanda’s STEM future

Monday, March 23, 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
A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
Health

Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026
The roundtable brought together 28 participants representing different institutions. Photo by Kellya Keza
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Chancen International and HEC convene stakeholders to advance student financing dialogue in Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi speaks during the presentation of the bank results. Mwangi said the performance demonstrates the strength of the Group’s strategic transformation
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group records historic results, with profit surging 55% to Kshs 75.5 billion

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Workers inside Legend Cables, a local firm of electrical cables at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photos by DAN GATSINZI
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Legend Cables cuts Rwanda’s electrical cable imports through local production

Monday, March 16, 2026
Participants follow a panel discussion at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Barriers, opportunities that shape Africa’s fintech sector

Monday, March 16, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi (2nd L) among panelists during Bank of Kigali’s International Women’s Day celebration on March 13. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Inspiring stories mark BK Women’s Day celebration as bank backs female entrepreneurs

Monday, March 16, 2026
The government last week launched Innovate Rwanda, a national digital platform designed to connect startups, investors, talent and ecosystem support organisations across the country.
Technology

10 key facts about Rwanda’s new startup-investor platform

Monday, March 16, 2026
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
State Minister Usta Kaitesi hands over the award to Arianah Atete Kagorora after earning the top prize in the 2024 East African Community (EAC) Essay Writing Competition.
Education

Meet Atete Kagorora, 14-year-old essay writer who scooped EAC top prize

Sunday, March 15, 2026