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The idea, still in the feasibility study phase, aims to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) accessible to low-income earners who rely on charcoal and firewood.
Energy

Pay as you cook innovation poised to revolutionize gas uptake

Friday, June 06, 2025
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Women

Rwanda could earn $700m by closing financial gender gap, says BNR Governor

Friday, May 30, 2025
The previous editions of the summit were held in Rwanda. File
Finance

What Rwanda expects from upcoming microfinance tech summit in Zimbabwe

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (Right) receives the certificate of recognition from Superbrands East Africa Project Director Jawad Jaffer (left). Equity Group Holdings Plc has been recognized as a Superbrand in East Africa, a distinction that affirms the Group's commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in the financial services sector.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group recognised as Superbrand in East Africa

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A session where members of the senate committee on economic development and finance engaged with financial sector stakeholders to examine issues on May 19. Courtesy
Economy

Senators concerned by wider economic risks of non-performing loans

Monday, May 19, 2025
Car-free days, which encourage physical activity and community health. They may seem like public health initiatives, but they also represent long-term financial savings reduced healthcare costs, better mental health.

Financial wellness: The hidden accelerator for Rwanda’s Vision 2050

Friday, May 09, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda Soraya Hakuziyaremye delivers her remarks during the past meeting in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Inside BNR’s new financial inclusion dashboard

Saturday, April 05, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi (R) and BDF boss Vincent Munyeshyaka (C) while appearing before the parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Agriculture

Lawmakers want BDF’s agribusiness loans extended to non-degree holders

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, during his presentation at the Parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Business

Minister Sebahizi defends BDF’s role despite calls to scrap it

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Rwanda joined the global community in reaffirming its commitment to consumer rights and environmental sustainability as the world marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD).
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda expands Consumer Rights Day into month-long drive for green, clean environment

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Finance

Stress tests show Rwanda’s financial sector sound, stable

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
According to the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), Microfinance Inkingi Plc decided to proceed with voluntary liquidation, effective Friday, March 21. File
Economy

What next as Microfinance Inkingi goes into liquidation?

Monday, March 24, 2025