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Panelists engage in a discussion during the ceremony of the International Women's Day on March 25. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Gender norms, financial barriers still hinder Rwandan women—RWAMREC

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Gems cohort from Terimbere Muhinzi w’Imboga n’Imbuto Cooperative celebrating the International Women’s Day in Gakenke. Photo credit by ESP, March 2025
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Empowering Young Women Entrepreneurs: A celebration of progress and community impact in Gakenke

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Monica Geingos, the former First Lady of Namibia and widow of late President Hage Geingob, was inaugurated as the Founding Chancellor of Kepler College in Kigali on Wednesday, April 2.
Education

Ex-Namibia First Lady inaugurated as chancellor of Kigali-based Kepler College

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
The 8th edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative recognised five innovative women-led agribusinesses for their remarkable contributions to environmental and climate change solutions. File
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Reflecting on 2024: Bank of Kigali’s Contribution to Business and Community Growth

Monday, March 31, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo at the Equity Women Forum 2025, on Friday, March 28, at Kigali Serena Hotel.
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FEATURED: Equity Women Forum 2025 roots for more financial inclusion

Saturday, March 29, 2025
From L-R: Equity Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Equity Group Foundation Director Operations, Dr. Joanne Korir during the Full Year 2024 Investor Briefing event.
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group reports Kshs 60.7 billion profits before tax, driven by strategic diversified growth

Friday, March 28, 2025
ECOBANK headquarters in Kigali
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Ecobank Rwanda Plc records 54% increase in Profit After Tax in 2024

Thursday, March 27, 2025
For the 2024-25 period, SKOL Brewery Ltd has covered health insurance costs for 777 people, reinforcing its mission to improve access to healthcare. Courtesy
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FEATURED: SKOL Brewery officially hands over 2024-25 Mutuelle de Santé to Nzove community

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Officials during the conference themed 'Advancing the Implementation of the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area. Proposing Transformative Strategic Actions.'
Economy

Implementation of AfCFTA requires patience – Experts

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Sylvain Rucyaha, Director at BioMassters Ltd highlighted the impressive results of the school pilot project
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Transforming school cooking: BioMassters leads the way in sustainable energy solutions

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Members of Twisungane cooperative work in their tomato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze District.

Accelerating action: The financial sector’s role in empowering Rwandan women

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Catheline Bwinturo, 98, a basket weaver in Mpanda village, Byimana sector, Ruhango district. She is a living archive of Rwanda’s cultural heritage. Photos: Courtesy
Women

How a 98-year-old weaver inspired a women's coop, preserved Rwandan culture

Tuesday, March 18, 2025