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Solar panels and wind turbines at a renewable-energy site. Expanding such projects will require extensive reskilling as Africa moves toward a just energy transition. Net photo

A just transition is a talent transition

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
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
Jamaican reggae and dancehall artiste FyaVerse is looking to expand his music market to Rwanda with debut album
Music

Jamaican artiste eyes Rwandan market with debut album

Monday, December 01, 2025
AfricaWeek 2025 brought together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders in Kigali from November 20–21. Photos by Keza Kelia.
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Norrsken’s Africa/Week unites builders to shape continent’s future

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Glass water bottles in a filling production line at Inyange Industries, Kigali.
Business

Rwanda home to 73m tonnes of silica sand, enough for large-scale glass production: study

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
EAUR secured promotion to Rwanda Basketball League after a convinving 3-1 victory over Inspired Generation in the second division league finals. Photo Courtesy
Basketball

EAUR BBC : Hooping from lower division to top tier level

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Equity Group launched a three-day trade mission in Kigali, bringing together over 300 participants, including 65 international delegates, to explore investment opportunities in Rwanda and the East African region. Courtesy
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Equity Trade Mission positions Rwanda as potential gateway for regional expansion

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (2nd-L), the Vice Chairman of Cure Blindness Project, and Katherine Overbey (3rd-R), the CEO of the global NGO, meet with Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana (C), Rwanda’s Minister of Health, with their delegation on November 14, 2025 in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Health ministry in ambitious push to train more eye specialists

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Sadrah Irasubiza, Managing Director of NetFella, speaks to the media during an event on cybersecurity and data protection awareness on Friday, November 21. Photo by Bahizi Craish.
Security

Why trained youth, stronger laws are key to digital safety

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Rwandan top golfer Celestin Nsanzuwera will make his second appearance in the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing which will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa from November 20–23. Photo Courtesy
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Golf: Rwanda’s Nsanzuwera eyes double shot at Sunshine Development Tour

Friday, November 21, 2025