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Jean-Guy Afrika, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), speaks during a panel discussion at the forum on March 11. Courtesy
Business

Outdated risk narratives still haunt Africa’s investment appeal - experts

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Young innovators say Africa’s fintech future lies in AI

Saturday, March 14, 2026
(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials: 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu, 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi, and Chairperson François Twagirumukiza.
Economy

Who are the new top PSF leaders?

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Benjamin Mutimura, Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, addresses participants who attended a VIP cocktail and gala dinner organised by the Kigali International Financial Centre and sponsored by I&M Bank Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

I&M Bank drives fintech dialogue, funds high-level gala at IFF 2026

Friday, March 13, 2026
(L-R) The newly elected PSF officials:  Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, the 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu,  the 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi, 
Business

Businessman Twagirumukiza elected new PSF chairperson

Friday, March 13, 2026
EAC Heads of State and Governments during the 25th Summit on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy

Why strengthening East African regional integration matters in a turbulent global economy

Friday, March 13, 2026
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holding, speaks during a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, Hortense Mudenge, during her presentation at the openining session of at the Inclusive FinTech Forum, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Africa seeks financial sovereignty amid global shifts

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Hortense Mudenge, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, delivers her remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

FinTech innovation must deliver real economic opportunities, leaders say

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Motorists for Vuba Vuba deliver various goods ordered online to customers in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

New competition law tightens rules on e-commerce, mergers and subsidies

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Director General of International Military Cooperation at Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence, addresses delegates at the meeting in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Security

Regional military industrial executives meet in Kigali

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A boat carrying migrants crosses the Mediterranean Sea as refugees attempt to reach Europe. Internet photo

How Africa is building a new future for migration

Tuesday, March 10, 2026