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The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on May 31, 2026. Courtesy

India–Africa Forum Summit IV: A defining moment for the Global South

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.
Technology

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Rwanda, Belen Calvo Uyarra, speaks at Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali in 2024. The EU supports youth development through various initiatives like Aguka. (courtesy).

Rwanda’s youth are not a liability—they are a 54x return on investment

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Youths from Kilimo Trust Ltd., a youth-led organization, showcase their avocado oil during the Mulindi Agri Show on August 8, 2024. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

New youth fund targets offering single-digit loans

Thursday, May 07, 2026
A farmer displays a variety of agricultural products grown on her farm. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Women

Govt launches centre to boost financing for women-led businesses

Monday, May 04, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director Hannington Namara, and ESP Rwanda Managing Director Charity Kabango Lowe during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, April 30.
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Equity Bank, ESP Rwanda launch pilot to accelerate 300 women-led businesses

Thursday, April 30, 2026
A bank teller serves a client at Kacyiru Umurenge Sacco branch in Gasabo. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Technology

Internet banking for Umurenge SACCOs set for December 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026
One Acre Fund Chief Executive Officer, Belinda Bwiza and Hannington Namara, Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director sign the agreement in Kigali. Courtesy
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Farmers set to gain as Equity Bank Rwanda–One Acre Fund deal expands finance access

Friday, April 24, 2026
The central bank has revoked the licences of seven private non-deposit taking financial service providers (NDFSPs) this year. FILE
Finance

Central bank oversight sees seven lenders lose licences

Friday, April 24, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday, March 16. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy

Rwanda secures Rwf370bn funding to support economic growth

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Chamber of Deputies approved two financing packages provided by the International Development Association and Standard Chartered Bank to drive job creation. Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Rwanda.
Economy

Lower House approves Rwf500bn financing to drive job creation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
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Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026