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Michael Larbie, Group Executive, Corporate and Investment Banking at Ecobank and Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat during the signing of the agreement. Courtesy
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AfCFTA Secretariat, Ecobank Group sign landmark deal to accelerate intra-African trade, empower SMEs

Friday, May 22, 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the central bank policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.25% in response to rising inflation. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Editorial

The real test for Central Bank lies ahead

Friday, May 22, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Central bank raises policy rate to contain inflation

Friday, May 22, 2026
The playoffs will also host BAL4HER, a women’s basketball development initiative featuring a multi-day camp, mentorship sessions. Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball

Side events lined up during BAL playoffs

Thursday, May 21, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda posted an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)
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I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her Deputy Nick Barigye addresses journalists. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank raises key interest rate to 8.25%

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
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Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026
A common misconception is that AI is primarily a technological issue.

AI is easy to buy, hard to lead

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BPR Rwanda officials during the bank’s annual general meeting in Kigali, on May 16. Courtesy
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BPR Bank expects sustained growth after 35% profit jump driven by lending expansion

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Italian delegation brought together government institutions and private sector actors to showcase expertise in infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Italy ramps up Africa investment, infrastructure drive at CEO forum

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda officials lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Saturday, May 16. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Equity Bank joins survivors in remembrance, urges action against Genocide ideology

Monday, May 18, 2026
Rwanda has introduced new regulations expanding Value Added Tax obligations to a wide range of digital services and products. AI image
Economy

What you should know about new VAT rules on digital services

Monday, May 18, 2026