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Bank tellers attend to customers at Bank of Kigali main branch. Craish BAHIZI

Can commercial banks work for “Abanyabiraka” too?

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during the 2025 Microfinance Winter School for CEOs of Microfinance Institutions in Zimbabwe and Rwanda in Kigali on August 19. Courtesy
Technology

Why lenders need to adopt AI-powered credit scoring, blockchain tech

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for National Treasury in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning delivers his remarks during the event.
Finance

Rwanda, Zimbabwe join forces to unlock microfinance growth

Monday, August 18, 2025
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Business

Committee set up to oversee BDF transition

Friday, August 15, 2025
Bank of Kigali (BK) has set up a fully functional branch at this year’s Rwanda International Trade Fair, taking place at the expo grounds in Gikondo from July 29 to August 17.
Featured

Bank of Kigali sets up full service branch at expo

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Patience Mutesi, BPR Rwanda Managing Director.

BPR 50 forward: A golden legacy and a future in motion

Friday, August 08, 2025
Driven by a dynamic fintech landscape and increasing digital adoption, banks across the continent are strategically deploying AI. Craish Bahizi

Artificial intelligence: Benefits to the banking sector in Africa

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Officials inaugurate the pilot project aims to connect at least 1,400 households in Mbazi, Kigoma, Simbi, and Maraba sectors to piped water systems in their premises. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Huye: Innovative financing model launched to accelerate household water connection

Friday, August 01, 2025
The government has decided to integrate BDF into the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). FILE
Business

BDF integrated into BRD as govt targets efficient business financing

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Youth participate in Aguka 2025, an initiative aimed at empowering Rwandan youth through training, mentorship, funding, and access to loans. Courtesy Photo
Business

Seven things to know about proposed youth investment fund

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025