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Rwandans who have access to any form of financial products or services grew by 3 percentage points to 96 per cent. File
Finance

Access to finance in Rwanda reaches 96 per cent - report

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Officials toast during the celebration. LOLC is a multinational diversified conglomerate operating in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, and Australia. Photos by Wily Mucyo
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FEATURED: LOLC Unguka Finance: Fostering new era in microfinance excellence

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Alphonsine Nyirakamana, a client of Kagano SACCO in Nyamasheke District, withdraws money from her account after after the automation of the savings and credit ecosystem on Monday, June 10. Courtesy
Finance

What to expect from automation of Umurenge SACCOs

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
John Rwangombwa, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR). delivers his remarks during the NBR’s 60th anniversary celebration on June 7. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Central banks must adapt to modern realities to remain relevant - Rwangombwa

Friday, June 07, 2024
Dominique Habimana the newly approved Secretary General of Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA). Courtesy
Rwanda

Who is Dominique Habimana, the new RALGA Secretary General?

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Françoise Lombard, the CEO of Proparco and One Acre Fund’s CEO, Eric Pohlman sign the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 15. Courtesy
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One Acre Fund gets $10 million from Proparco to increase food security in Africa

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo after completing a breakfast meeting held in Kigali on May 9–10. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
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FEATURED: Africa Solidarity Fund commits to extending loan guarantees

Monday, May 13, 2024
A view of a $4 million factory capable of producing 40 tons of feed for chickens, cows, pigs, and 4 tons of extruded fish daily. Photos by Emmauel Nkangura
Agriculture

Huye farmers struggle with high cost of feed for pigs and poultry

Friday, May 03, 2024
The government aims to increase meat consumption from small livestock farming to 80%, with cows accounting for 20%. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

How small livestock farming is enhancing lives in Ruhango District

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Clients at BPR Rwanda Nyabugogo branch. According to BNR, non-performing loans (NPL) in the banking sector increased to Rwf209 billion in 2023 from Rwf127 billion in 2022. File
Economy

Non-performing loans in Rwandan banks hit Rwf209 billion in 2023

Saturday, March 23, 2024
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda John Rwangombwa speaks during the presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement. DAN GATSINZI
Economy

Rwanda’s financial sector assets hit Rwf10 trillion value

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Thomas Ostros, European Investment Bank (EIB Global) Vice President and Dianne Karusisi , Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali exchange documents during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Thursday, March 14. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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European Investment Bank, BK ink partnership in agriculture finance

Friday, March 15, 2024