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Electric buses that were brought in last month to shore up the country's green transport sector.  Transport is one of the sectors that will take the lion's share in the country's new climate finance strategy. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Key sectors that will take lion’s share in Rwanda's climate financing

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Women in Dufashanye cooperative collect their weekly contribution in their saving scheme in Muko Sector Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Savings week: How informal sector is embracing a robust savings culture

Monday, October 28, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo during the Young CEOs' Brunch meeting on Thursday, October 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Youth financial inclusion soars to 94%: Key insights from AFR report

Saturday, October 26, 2024
A view of a segment of the artist's impression of Green City Kigali Project. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali Green City Project secures Rw38bn funding

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. File
Africa

What would a second Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala term mean for Africa?

Friday, October 18, 2024
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Economy

Seven interventions for needy households under five-year social protection plan

Saturday, October 12, 2024
The President of the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises, Jasper Ebiekure Eradiri raised the issue of barriers to finance for SMEs during the African Continental Free Trade Area business forum on Thursday, October 10.
Africa

Head of African SME association advocates for ‘Afro-centric’ credit facilities

Friday, October 11, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction works of Cyahafi housing project to accommodate residents near Mpazi drainage in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing

Inside models to upgrade unplanned settlements in Kigali

Friday, October 11, 2024
Some of the women who attended Bank of Kigali forum to get information on ‘Women Financing,’ initiative, a loan designed to empower women-led businesses. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Bank of Kigali Connects with Women Entrepreneurs Through Women Financing: A Collateral-Free Loan Solution

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Jean-Bosco Iyacu, CEO of Access to Finance Rwanda, Martina Fors Mohlin, Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden and Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of the Bank of Kigali, during the signing ceremony.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Bank of Kigali, Embassy of Sweden partner to boost SME growth with USD10m loan portfolio guarantee

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Women collect their contribution in their Ikibina in Muko Sector, Musanze. The new legislation governing tontines – commonly known as ibimina – is expected to deter mismanagement of funds saved by members. Sam
Finance

New ibimina regulation to ensure security, accountability

Thursday, August 29, 2024
SACCO teller serves a customer at Kacyiru SACCO.SACCOs in the three districts of Kigali and Gicumbi District in Northern Province will be consolidated into District SACCOs (D-SACCOs) by the end of December.
Economy

Umurenge SACCOs in Kigali, Gicumbi to be consolidated by December

Thursday, August 22, 2024