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Officials during the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2024 in Morroco. Courtesy

A new era of growth and inclusion for Africa’s financial industry

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Energy Private Developers (EPD) and BK Foundation have distributed solar power systems and improved cookstoves to 141 households in Nyanza and Ruhango districts. Courtesy
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EPD, BK Foundation light 141 households with solar systems

Monday, December 16, 2024
Upcoming bands vie for an annual contract in the Battle of the Bands semi-finals at Marriott Hotel this Saturday, December 14-Courtesy
Showbiz

December picks: Eight top weekend spots 

Friday, December 13, 2024
Lab technicians test one of the helmets during the official launch of the facility on Wednesday, December 12. The facility can test 30 to 40 helmets per day. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda launches Africa’s first motorcycle helmet testing laboratory

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Port of Mombasa in Kenya, one of the biggest ports in Africa

Financing Africa: Unlocking sustainable growth

Monday, December 09, 2024
Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa discussed about the need for perspective shift, economic potential of sports, and returns on investment in the sector. Courtesy
Africa

NBA Africa’s Akamanzi on sports investment, returns

Monday, December 09, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction of the new runway, taxiway, and drainage channel at the airport construction that is underway in Bugesera District. According to Afreximbank’s Industry Outlook report, Rwanda's construction industry is valued at an estimated $1.3 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $1.4 billion by 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Rwanda’s construction industry valued at $1.3bn in 2024 – report

Thursday, December 05, 2024
L-R: Dr. Monika Erath (German Industry Delegate), Dr. James Mwangi (Equity Group CEO), H.E. Henriette Geiger (EU Ambassador to Kenya), Ms. Petra Kotte (DEG), and H.E. Sebastian Groth (German Ambassador to Kenya) at the launch of the German Desk by Equity Group and DEG. The desk will support European SMEs and local partners in East Africa with financial and relationship management services.
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FEATURED: Equity Group, DEG launch German Desk to boost East African trade

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (R) and BPI France CEO Nicolas Dufourcq display the MoU between Equity and BPI France. Looking on in second row (L-R) is Managing Partner ALN Kenya, Rosa Nduati-Mutero, the French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and the Principal Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Alfred K’Ombudo.
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity, BpiFrance partner to boost SME trade financing in East Africa

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank, interacts with Ole Thonke, Undersecretary for Development Policy in Denmark during the launch on Tuesday, December 3. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: BPR Bank, Denmark launch $5.6m credit guarantee to support MSMEs

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Workers sort some seedlings inside of the green houses in which some crop multiplication exercises are conducted at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. Courtesy

Transforming Africa’s agriculture through innovation

Monday, December 02, 2024
Clean cooking technologies and modern methods have been implemented at Groupe Scolaire St Jean Munini, Nyaruguru. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Lawmakers propose clean cooking solutions for schools to check firewood use

Friday, November 29, 2024