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A view of Mahama refugee camp in Kirehe. Thousands of refugees and local residents in Rwanda will soon have greater access to schools. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwanda secures $66.7m to boost refugee, host community development

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
A farmer tends to her cow in Kayonza. While Agriculture anchors the district's economy, 38 percent of household farmers still lack livestock in Kayonza, according to EICV7
Rwanda

Kayonza cuts poverty rate by 15% in seven years

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi (R) and BDF boss Vincent Munyeshyaka (C) while appearing before the parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Agriculture

Lawmakers want BDF’s agribusiness loans extended to non-degree holders

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Farmers who are members of cooperative, sort their rice produce in Bugarama Rusizi District. File
Agriculture

Trade minister outlines solutions for cooperatives market shortages

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, during his presentation at the Parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Business

Minister Sebahizi defends BDF’s role despite calls to scrap it

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Participants during the discussions regarding the proposed fund during a meeting on financial access, challenges, and strategies on March 14, 2025. Courtesy
Finance

New microfinance liquidity fund set to lower interest rates

Monday, March 17, 2025
Elodie Shami, the Director General of Imbuto Foundation, addresses participants during a workshop held on March 10. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Young entrepreneurs urged to drive lasting social impact

Monday, March 10, 2025
The partnership between Equity Bank Rwanda and Love Gate Organisation aims to equip women with essential skills in business development and financial management.
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FEATURED: Equity Bank Rwanda, Love Gate Organisation empower women through training, livestock support

Saturday, March 08, 2025
CEO of the Business Development Fund (BDF), Vincent Munyeshyaka, speaks to journalists on Economic Recovery Fund in Rubavu Districts. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Finance

BDF pushes for mindset shift in SACCOS to boost financial inclusion

Sunday, February 23, 2025
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized and awarded at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards on February 18. Annet Muhorakeye, founder of Coffee Company, emerged as the overall winner, securing Rwf25 million to grow her business at Kisimite Center. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Over 200 entrepreneurs awarded at YouthConnekt awards

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Workers sort dry pineapple at one of SMEs financed by BDF in Ngoma. The government is set to disburse Rwf30 billion to small businesses, primarily targeting women and youth. File
Economy

Inside Rwf30bn facility for micro-businesses

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during a one-day seminar on Friday, January 10. All Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Maternity leave benefits scheme digitised, employers urged on compliance

Monday, January 13, 2025