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Women in Dufashanye cooperative collect their weekly contribution in their saving scheme in Muko Sector Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Savings week: How informal sector is embracing a robust savings culture

Monday, October 28, 2024
Workers process tea at Pfunda Tea Company in Rubavu District. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow by 7 percent in 2024 but decline to 6.5 percent in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

IMF projects Rwanda’s economy to grow by 7% in 2024

Monday, October 28, 2024
Health worker inspects a cross border truck at Rusumo One Stop Border Post, during the Covid 19 period. Craish Bahizi

Africa faces a fragile recovery amid persistent challenges

Monday, October 21, 2024
Panelists during the recent AfCFTA Business Forum, ‘Biashara Afrika,’ held from October 9-11 in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Ecobank empowers African SMEs by unlocking opportunities through AfCFTA

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi poses for a photo with a customer as Bank of Kigali PLC concluded Customer Service Week on October 11. Courtesy
Featured

BK commits to empower more women, farmers

Sunday, October 13, 2024
The Rwandan diaspora gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark on October 5 and 6, 2024. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Bank of Kigali engages Rwandans at diaspora retreat

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Members of cooperatives and MoneyPhone officials pose for a group photo after a meeting to discuss on how MoneyPhone is transforming access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: How MoneyPhone Africa Ltd empowers underserved MSMEs, smallholder farmers

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Rwanda’s ‘B+’ rating reflects its low gross domestic product (GDP) per capita ($1,040) and persistent twin budget and current account deficits, resulting in high public and external indebtedness. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Why Fitch maintained Rwanda’s B+ in latest rating

Monday, October 07, 2024
John Rwangombwa, Governor of the central bank, presents the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on Wednesday, September 25. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Can Rwanda's monetary policy shift stimulate growth?

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
According to the Central Bank, inflation in Rwanda is expected to revolve around the central bank policy benchmark of 5 per cent for the remainder of 2024 and 2025. Courtesy
Economy

Inflation expected to remain around 5% in 2024 – NBR

Thursday, September 26, 2024
John Rwangombwa, Governor of the central bank presents the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on Wednesday, September 25. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwandan banks rake in Rwf132bn in half-year profits

Thursday, September 26, 2024
The US Federal Reserve (Fed), the country’s central bank, reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50basis points to 4.875 per cent. COURTESY
Africa

What Federal Reserve’s rate cut means for African markets

Tuesday, September 24, 2024