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I&M Bank Rwanda staff celebrate the two awards by Rwanda Women in Business Association (RWIBA) for institutional excellence and leadership in advancing gender equity. Courtesy
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I&M Bank Rwanda recognised for advancing gender equity, inclusive growth

Friday, April 03, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
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Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
 GTBank Managing Director Yusuf Ayokunle and Blaise Gasambira, the Chief Executive Officer of RSwitch during the official launch of eKash payment system in Kigali on March 30. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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GTBank goes fully interoperable with eKash, exits bilateral payment systems  

Thursday, April 02, 2026
A section of a residential house destroyed by a drone attack in Goma that killed three people on Wednesday, March 11. Courtesy.

Eastern DR Congo peace requires political will and confronting genocide ideology

Friday, April 03, 2026
(L-R) IMF team representative Albert Touna Mama, Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa and Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during a press conference on Thursday, April 2. Photos by Kellya Keza
Economy

IMF agrees $250m support to help Rwanda handle economic shocks

Thursday, April 02, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture told the senators that the government plans to increase the number of cattle artificially inseminated more than sixfold from 120,000 to 741,274 annually by the 2027-2028 financial year. Photo Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

New plants, drones to power cattle breeding expansion

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Workers on duty at a new temperature-controlled packhouse facility owned by Cold Solutions Rwanda at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Cold Solutions Rwanda’s facility launched to cut food losses, spur export gains

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Serge Kamuhinda, CEO of Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda and BPR Rwanda Plc Managing Director Patience Mutesi, during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, March 31. Courtesy
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Women drivers' car ownership unlocked in new BPR-Volkswagen deal

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Equity Bank's commitment to customer protection and financial stability was demonstrated by its swift provisioning for any potential shortfall, fully immunising its customers and operations without causing market destabilisation or erosion of public trust. Courtesy

How banks are pioneering 'first responders' in coordinated defence against cyber attacks

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
A Rwandan exhibitor interacts with a visitor at the exhibition. According to UK based enterpreneurs, the United Kingdom remains an important trade partner for Rwanda, and initiatives such as the SheTrades Rwanda–UK Study Visit. Courtesy
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Rwandan women exporters eye UK market opportunities through 'SheTrades' study tour

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Illustration highlighting the role of biodiversity as a foundation for business, competitiveness, and economic resilience. Courtesy of UNDP (AI Image)

Nature is business: how biodiversity standards can secure Rwanda’s economic future

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
An artist's impression of Kigali Green City project that aims to create sustainable, environmentally friendly, and affordable housing. Courtesy
Housing

What is behind delays of Kigali Green City project?

Tuesday, March 31, 2026