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Pupils inside a computer lab at Busanza primary school. More than 500 education leaders, including 30 African ministers and representatives from 39 countries, are set to meet in Kigali from November 11-13 for the second Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX 2024). Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education

African ministers, education experts to meet in Kigali to address learning crisis

Sunday, November 10, 2024
Cedric Mupenzi, founder of Sinc Today, received the grand prize in Hanga PitchFest 2024 from Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Africa.
Technology

Cedrick Mupenzi of Sinc Today bags Rwf50m prize in Hanga PitchFest

Sunday, November 10, 2024
Bank tellers assist clients at the BK headquarters. African banks and financial institutions are beginning to explore alternative financing models that allow the continent to self-fund its development through more innovative

Unlocking Africa's potential through innovative project financing models

Monday, November 11, 2024
Some individuals granted Rwandan nationality pose for a photo in Gasabo District on November 8, 2024. Many foreigners are opting for Rwandan citizenship due to the country's economic opportunities, security, strong governance, and more. Photo courtesy
Rwanda

Nine major reasons why foreigners want Rwandan citizenship

Saturday, November 09, 2024
A groundbreaking event for an iron and steel processing plant to be constructed in Rwanda.
Rwanda

How Rwanda's first steel processing plant will impact economy 

Saturday, November 09, 2024
Moody's reaffirms East African Development Bank's (EADB) Baa3/Stable investment grade rating, highlighting EADB's resilience and robust financial stability amid evolving market conditions.
Featured

Moody’s affirms the EADB’s Baa3/Stable investment grade rating

Friday, November 08, 2024
Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda speaking at the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of Youth Connekt Africa summit, on November 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Political stability is key for development of African youth – Kagame

Friday, November 08, 2024
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has been appointed to the International Advisory Board of the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN)
Rwanda

Rwanda’s ICT minister appointed to international advisory board of global fintech body

Friday, November 08, 2024
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: BRD joins prestigious International Development Finance Club

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Cherno Gaye, Chairman of Prime Energy, delivers his remarks as the firm listed its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.58billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange on November 5. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Energy

How could Rwanda unlock more green financing?

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Cross-border trucks that transport goods from Dar es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo. Africa’s creator economy is distinctively diverse. A large portion of creators are in entertainment and media, followed by technology. Courtesy

Africa’s creative revolution: Unlocking a $17 billion future

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
The value of trade between East African Community (EAC) member states remained low at 15 per cent in 2023. Courtesy Photo
Business

Intra-EAC trade remains low on non-tariff barriers

Tuesday, November 05, 2024