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Kigali skyline. IFC is set to back Rwandan-headquartered private equity firm. PHOTO/FILE.
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World Bank’s IFC to back Admaius’ $500 million Virunga Africa Fund II

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports delivers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Sports sector to create more jobs as youth participation rises

Monday, June 01, 2026
Delegates follow the presentation of a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report in Brazzaville on May 27. Courtesy
Business

AfDB flags widening trade finance gap for African SMEs

Friday, May 29, 2026
Construction works of the Rusizi faecal sludge treatment plant and landfill valued at Rwf4.55 billion. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Environment

Funding lined up for major waste treatment projects

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd Left), Presidents of the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Central Africa Repuplic, and other dignitaries pose for a photo at the Africa Liberation Day celebration in Brazzaville.
Economy

Corruption, distrust are costing Africa billions in tax revenue

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
An artist's impression of New Kigali Interanationa Airport in Bugesera. S&P Global, a global rating agency, has affirmed Rwanda’s credit rating at ‘B+B’, maintaining a stable economic outlook
Business

S&P maintains Rwanda’s creditworthiness at B+ with stable outlook

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
DP World executives and African leaders during a high-level side event on the margins of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali on May 15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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DP World invests billions in Africa logistics and ports infrastructure, champions lower trade costs in Kigali

Monday, May 25, 2026
Workers handle cable products during production at the Legend Cables factory located in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Why factories are not producing at full capacity

Monday, May 25, 2026
BK Group Plc Board Chairperson Jean Philippe Prosper and the grioup's CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana during the Group’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kigali on Friday, May 22. All photos by Kellya Keza
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BK Group at 60: Strong profits fuel higher dividends, expansion drive

Sunday, May 24, 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
Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI
Law

Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill

Wednesday, May 20, 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