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I&M Bank Rwanda staff celebrate the two awards by Rwanda Women in Business Association (RWIBA) for institutional excellence and leadership in advancing gender equity. Courtesy
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I&M Bank Rwanda recognised for advancing gender equity, inclusive growth

Friday, April 03, 2026
A third Sustainability-Linked Bond is open on Rwanda Stock Exchange. It offers an annual interest of 12.7% paid every six months.

Why your next money move may not be land

Thursday, April 02, 2026
A Rwandan exhibitor interacts with a visitor at the exhibition. According to UK based enterpreneurs, the United Kingdom remains an important trade partner for Rwanda, and initiatives such as the SheTrades Rwanda–UK Study Visit. Courtesy
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Rwandan women exporters eye UK market opportunities through 'SheTrades' study tour

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
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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
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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.
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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