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CEO of the Business Development Fund (BDF), Vincent Munyeshyaka, speaks to journalists on Economic Recovery Fund in Rubavu Districts. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Finance

BDF pushes for mindset shift in SACCOS to boost financial inclusion

Sunday, February 23, 2025
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized and awarded at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards on February 18. Annet Muhorakeye, founder of Coffee Company, emerged as the overall winner, securing Rwf25 million to grow her business at Kisimite Center. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Over 200 entrepreneurs awarded at YouthConnekt awards

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Workers sort dry pineapple at one of SMEs financed by BDF in Ngoma. The government is set to disburse Rwf30 billion to small businesses, primarily targeting women and youth. File
Economy

Inside Rwf30bn facility for micro-businesses

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during a one-day seminar on Friday, January 10. All Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Maternity leave benefits scheme digitised, employers urged on compliance

Monday, January 13, 2025
Officials pose for a group photo during the Young CEOs' Brunch meeting on Thursday, October 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Youth financial inclusion soars to 94%: Key insights from AFR report

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Ulrich Kayinamura was approved by the Senate as the Chief Executive Officer of Agaciro Development Fund on October 24, 2024. Courtesy
Rwanda

Who is Ulrich Kayinamura, the new CEO of Agaciro fund?

Friday, October 25, 2024
Gaspard Musonera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Public Service and Labour. COURTESY
Rwanda

Rwanda’s plan to address unemployment, labour underutilisation

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Patience Mutesi, the Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda, and Mary Porter Peschka, the IFC Regional Director for Eastern Africa, sign the agreement on Friday, September 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

FEATURED: BPR Bank Rwanda, IFC partner to support SMEs with Rwf53bn investment

Monday, September 09, 2024
Participants follow a presentation as BPR Bank Rwanda hosted a session at Norrsken House Kigali, on Tuesday, September 3. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

BPR Bank Rwanda engages entrepreneurs, empowers SMEs with key financial insights

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
One of Doreen Karehe's greenhouses in which juicy strawberries are growing in hydroponics in Bugesera District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Inside Rwanda’s $2 million Agritech Innovation Fund

Monday, September 02, 2024
A voter from electoral college of youth representatives casts her vote for two parliamentary representatives in the Chamber of Deputies in Gasabo District. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Elections

Youth MPs election: Insights from a local observer

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Panelists discuss during the presentation of the recent Finscope survey that showed that the country was on track to increase its savings with adult savings currently standing at 85 per cent (6.9 million adults). Emmy Dushimimana
Economy

Rwanda’s savings rate drops to 11 per cent

Wednesday, July 03, 2024