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George Elombi, the new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Economy

Cameroon’s George Elombi highlights priorities as he takes over Afreximbank presidency

Sunday, October 26, 2025
John Giusti, GSMA Deputy Director General, during the interview with The New Times on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa in Kigali, on Thursday, October 23. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

From policy to action: How Kigali became ground zero for Africa’s connectivity revolution

Friday, October 24, 2025
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the 16th Session of the UNCTAD Ministerial Conference , in Geneva, on Tuesday, October 21. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda urges inclusive digitisation to bridge global trade, internet divide

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Andrew Mold, Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa, explained key factors behind the region’s unexpected resilience. Courtesy of UNECA.
Economy

Weakening dollar, strong exports drive eastern Africa’s trade resilience – UNECA

Tuesday, October 21, 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
Visitors during a guided tour of a farm owned by Allen Umulisa, the Founder of RAI Green Stalks Ltd. courtesy

Supporting young women entrepreneurs builds stronger families, communities, and economies

Sunday, October 12, 2025
Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya, Ernest Rwamucyo during the Foreign Affairs Ministers from COMESA member states in Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 9. 2
Africa

DR Congo, Sudan in spotlight as COMESA Foreign Affairs Ministers meet in Nairobi

Thursday, October 09, 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
AU Commission Deputy Chairperson, Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, delivers remarks at the Joint Meeting of Health Ministers from Africa and the Caribbean. Courtesy
International

AU warns ‘fragmented policies’ stalling Africa’s digital future

Tuesday, September 30, 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