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Farmers transport pineapples to the market in Ngoma District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

New push to expand access to finance for Rwandan farmers

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Some of over 200 cooperative representatives are convening in Kigali for the second International Conference on Business Management and Innovation (ICBMI 2025). Kellya Keza
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Kigali: Cooperatives conference puts growth, sustainability at forefront

Friday, October 03, 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
Technicians assemble improved cookstoves in Kigali. EAQIP-supported enterprises are creating new jobs and building local skills in clean energy technologies.

Beyond the kitchen: How Rwanda's clean cooking project became a job creation engine

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Nkuringo Artisan Women, one of the groups supported by IGCP through trainings.
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IGCP at 30+: Three decades of saving gorillas, supporting communities, and protecting forests

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Diane Mukasahaha, founder and CEO of the textile company DIKAM Ltd, has been named one of the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. 
Business

Rwandan businesswoman among 10 vying for big share of $1.5m

Friday, September 12, 2025
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Education

Financial expert opens up about life struggles in new book

Monday, September 08, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during the 2025 Microfinance Winter School for CEOs of Microfinance Institutions in Zimbabwe and Rwanda in Kigali on August 19. Courtesy
Technology

Why lenders need to adopt AI-powered credit scoring, blockchain tech

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for National Treasury in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning delivers his remarks during the event.
Finance

Rwanda, Zimbabwe join forces to unlock microfinance growth

Monday, August 18, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has been summoned by senators to explain new strategies to be used to reduce wood fuel use. Courtesy
Environment

Senators summon Prime Minister over missed clean cooking targets

Monday, August 04, 2025
The government has decided to integrate BDF into the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). FILE
Business

BDF integrated into BRD as govt targets efficient business financing

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Laurence Uwambaje, the Director General of Umwalimu SACCO, appeared before parliament on Tuesday, July 29, to respond to issues documented in the Auditor General’s report for the fiscal year 2024/25.
Technology

Digital payment system will end misallocation of school fees, says Umwalimu SACCO

Thursday, July 31, 2025