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Bank of Kigali customers meet customer support desk staff at the main bank in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The legacy mindset: Building a business your children can inherit

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
When we break through walls, we create bridges that connect people to markets for the benefit of all.

Bridges, not walls: Why Africa must embrace global trade and innovation

Monday, October 13, 2025
Officials during introduction of ISO 17298 Biodiversity for Organizations Guidelines and Requirements during the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Standards are the missing link for small businesses

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Delegates follow a panel dicussion during the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Business

How standards can open global markets for African SMEs

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Raymond Molenje Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), P.S. of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng'eno and KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo
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Press release: KCB Group deepens sustainable finance with KShs 578.3bn in screened loans, KShs 53.2bn in green loans

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva poses for a group photo with senior delegates at the 2025 International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Annual Meeting, taking place n Kigali from October 6 to 10. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Business

Optimism for Rwandan business growth as govt slashes standardisation fees

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion during the inaugural Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Growth Symposium. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Access to Finance Rwanda launches first MSME Growth Symposium, addresses financing, sustainability challenges

Sunday, October 05, 2025
The forum aimed to explore South Korea’s policies and best practices that could help Rwanda’s private sector achieve sustainable growth.
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Rwanda, Republic of Korea collaborate on shaping the future of Rwandan startups

Thursday, October 02, 2025
L-R: UN Women Rwanda Country Representative Jennet Kem and Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director Hannington Namara sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating women’s economic empowerment and bridging gender gaps in finance and technology. Photos by Keza Kellya Raissa
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Equity Bank, UN partner to accelerate women empowerment

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Cross-border trucks transporting goods from Dar es Salaam to Kigali, pictured at Rusumo. File photo.

Africa’s trade future in a fractured global economy

Sunday, September 28, 2025
A tea farmer in Rulindo checks her phone to confirm if the payment from her cooperative has been received. Courtesy photos
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Access to Finance Rwanda turns 15: Changing lives, driving an inclusive financial ecosystem, economy

Friday, September 26, 2025
Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali and BK Group boss Uzziel Ndagijimana during the presentation of the results on August 29. Courtesy
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BK Group mid-year 2025 results highlight impact beyond profits

Monday, September 01, 2025