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Rwanda’s youth are creating jobs – the next challenge is quality and formalisation

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Africa’s Moneypreneur, a pan-African platform founded by financial expert Christine Sesay, was unveiled at the Wealth Balance Summit held on Saturday, March 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Africa’s Moneypreneur drive empowers women to build wealth, close financial literacy gap

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Teddy Nishimwe was among the selected people who got the capital. Numida provides short-term working capital to micro and small businesses across East Africa. Dan Gatsinzi
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Numida enters Rwanda with fast, collateral-free loans to unlock SME growth

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The Tony Elumelu Foundation officials and the new cohort of entrepreneurs during the ceremony to unveil the selected people at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Courtesy
Business

Twelve Rwandans to benefit from fresh Tony Elumelu’s entrepreneurial support

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Beneficiaries of Aguka initiative pose for a group photo with officials. Since 2022, AGUKA has supported youth-led enterprises that have created over 128,000 jobs—more than 30,000. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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AGUKA drives 128,000 jobs, Rwf34bn income as Rwanda eyes next youth enterprise growth phase

Monday, March 23, 2026
Tony Elumelu.
Economy

Tony Elumelu Foundation commits $16 million to Africa’s entrepreneurial growth in 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi (2nd L) among panelists during Bank of Kigali’s International Women’s Day celebration on March 13. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Inspiring stories mark BK Women’s Day celebration as bank backs female entrepreneurs

Monday, March 16, 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
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holding, speaks during a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Bank of Kigali women staff with their gifts as the bank launched a series of activities to celebrate Women’s Month, on Monday, March 9. Photos by Dan Datsinzi.
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Bank of Kigali to honour women customers with month-long empowerment activities

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Rwanda joined 56 nations in marking Commonwealth Day, celebrated annually on 9th March.
Education

Inside Commonwealth opportunities for Rwandan youth

Monday, March 09, 2026