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The initiative was unveiled at Ecobank’s headquarters in Kigali on Tuesday, June 10. Photos by Keza Kellya
Featured

Ecobank Rwanda, DHL Express Rwanda initiate alliance to boost MSMEs

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
I matter initiative free pads donated to adolescent girls on February 14th, 2020.
Women

Why safe menstrual hygiene remains elusive for women in underserved communities

Friday, June 06, 2025
A worker sorts plastic waste at SIBO Engineering Company, one of local companies that deal with plastic waste recycling.
Environment

Six innovative solutions addressing plastic waste in Rwanda

Thursday, June 05, 2025
BPR Rwanda customers during the transactions at the Nyabugogo Branch. Rwanda has made remarkable strides in financial inclusion, boasting a 92 per cent rate of adults with access to formal financial services.
Editorial

Why women’s access to credit is urgent

Friday, May 30, 2025
A joint session of the two houses of Rwandan Parliament on Friday, May 23
Business

Youth urged to seize opportunities in African regional trade

Friday, May 23, 2025
A pannel discussion at the Innovation Summit of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kigali on Wednesday, May 21. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Africa’s tech-sports moment demands bold policy action – Experts

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Ambassador of Rwanda to Ethiopia, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Charles Karamba speaks at the 3rd edition of the Africa Business Link Forum on Thursday, May 15.
Business

Ambassador Karamba highlights investment opportunities for Ethiopian business leaders

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Heads of state and other delegates during the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan on Monday, May 12. Courtesy
Economy

African private sector urged to rise to the occasion amid declining aid

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo at the Demo Day. The Demo Day was also a celebration of the broader IGNITE Challenge journey, with ventures from the 2022 and 2023 cohorts showcasing their growth and the impact.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: IGNITE Challenge 3.0 Demo Day celebrates innovations empowering refugee livelihoods

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Delphine Uwera, the overall winner of the competition awarded cash prizes and entry into a six-month business incubation programme at the UNILAK campus in Kigali on Friday, May 9. Courtesy
Featured

UNILAK students win agribusiness pitch competition

Sunday, May 11, 2025
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Economy

Minister Sebahizi highlights three key areas of investment to boost digital trade

Friday, May 09, 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