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Officials pose for a photo with graduates during the sixth graduation ceremony of the Rwanda Academy of Finance, held in Kigali on Monday, December 1. Courtesy
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RAF graduates over 500 as Rwanda accelerates drive to become regional financial hub

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Workers on duty at DUMAC Mining Site in Rwamagana District on March 5. Rwanda’s mining sector currently employs 92,000 people, reflecting strong collaboration between the government, sector professionals, investors, and development partners, according to Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. File
Economy

Mining sector records over 90,000 jobs

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Miners work inside a tunnel at the Nyakabingo mining site in Rulindo District on March 3. Rwanda is set to launch its Mining Investment Pitch Book during the 8th edition of Rwanda Mining Week, which kicked off today and runs until December 5 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Govt to pitch new investment opportunities as mining week kicks off

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Martin Mbonu, Chief Executive Officer of ComzAfrica (center, wearing a khaki sweatshirt), poses with his colleagues. Founded in 2010 by three Rwandans, ComzAfrica has grown from addressing airtime distribution challenges to powering digital lending, payments, electricity access, and other essential utilities for millions of Africans. Courtesy
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ComzAfrica marks 15 years of shaping Africa’s digital financial landscape

Monday, December 01, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
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Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Apanal held discussions during the African Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

Investors commit $15 bn at African Investment Forum

Monday, December 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
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Politics

Who are the new appointees on University of Rwanda, capital markets boards

Sunday, November 30, 2025
A woman cooks using clean cookstoves. Energy experts at the Africa Investment Forum on November 27 in Rabat, Morocco, noted that rigid lending conditions are raising costs, delaying projects, and causing many promising initiatives to stall ultimately slowing Africa’s energy transition. Net photo
Environment

Costly lending rules stifle Africa’s clean energy push, investors warn

Friday, November 28, 2025
Richard Tusabe, former Minister of State for Treasury, speaks at the Africa Investment Forum 2023. I&M Bank (Rwanda) announced his appointment as an Independent Non-Executive Director on November 26.
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Press release: I&M Bank (Rwanda) welcomes Richard Tusabe to Board of Directors

Thursday, November 27, 2025