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(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials: 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu, 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi, and Chairperson François Twagirumukiza.
Economy

Who are the new top PSF leaders?

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Christian Intwari speaks to youths during a training programme ahaead of the third edition of Global Citizen’s Move Afrika will take place in Kigali
Featured

Move Afrika 2026 expands job and upskilling opportunities for young people in Rwanda

Friday, March 13, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yussuf Murangwa delivers his remarks during the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Courtesy
Economy

National insurance strategy expected to expand coverage, build trust

Friday, March 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva meets with the Vice President for Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Ethiopis Tafara, on Thursday, March 12. Courtesy
Economy

PM Nsengiyumva, IFC Vice President discuss ways to boost private sector investment

Friday, March 13, 2026
Road construction activities in Remera in 2022. Under the new arrangement, both residents and the city will contribute 50 per cent each. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

City of Kigali revises cost-sharing model for neighbourhood roads

Friday, March 13, 2026
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Headquarters in Kigali.The Development Bank of Rwanda has announced the third issuance of its Sustainability-Linked Bond. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
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PRESS RELEASE: BRD launches third sustainability-linked bond

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Agrifood entrepreneurs in Rwanda - applications are open for the IGNITE Challenge 4.0. Implemented by @impacthubkigali in partnership with the @worldfoodprogramme, #IgniteChallenge4 is seeking scalable, growth-stage startups, SMEs, and cooperatives working across Rwanda’s agrifood value chain.
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PRESS RELEASE: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch IGNITE Challenge 4.0 to support agrifood ventures, drive job creation particularly for young women

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion as Rwanda unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) strategy, in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Rwanda launches Digital Public Infrastructure strategy to power citizen services, AI

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President of TransUnion Africa, speaks to The New Times during an interview on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

What will shape Rwanda’s next phase of financial inclusion?

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Emma Lestideau speaks to The New Times during the interview her office in Remera, in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

From Hilton trainer to mentor of Rwanda’s hospitality talent

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, Désiré Rumanyika, Chief Digital and Retail Banking Officer at the bank, and Tafara Makaza, Chief Product Officer at Fixa after a panel discussion. Courtesy
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Bank of Kigali launches "BK Open API" at IFF, opening doors to fintech collaboration

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, speaks during the bank's session at at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali. He stressed the need for strong regulatory oversight as banks adopt cloud infrastructure. Courtesy
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I&M Bank executives spotlight financial innovation, data governance at IFF 2026 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026