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From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
Featured

Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
The World Autism Awareness Day 2026, was marked on April 2, under the theme, “Autism and Humanity Every Life Has Value.”

Not a curse: the hidden struggle of autism in Rwanda

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Moise Nyarugabo has condemned Burundian, Congolese govt attacks on Minembwe. Courtesy
Africa

Nyarugabo condemns Burundian, Congolese govt attacks on Minembwe

Thursday, April 02, 2026
(L-R) IMF team representative Albert Touna Mama, Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa and Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during a press conference on Thursday, April 2. Photos by Kellya Keza
Economy

IMF agrees $250m support to help Rwanda handle economic shocks

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Senators follow Minister Ndabemeye's presentation on Wednesday, April 1. courtesy
Agriculture

Senators question move to allow Rwanda Medical Supply to import veterinary drugs

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Workers on duty at a new temperature-controlled packhouse facility owned by Cold Solutions Rwanda at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Cold Solutions Rwanda’s facility launched to cut food losses, spur export gains

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Youth capture images during a concert in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Noise is cheap. Discipline is cultural

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has been given six months to present solutions to persistent challenges affecting feeder roads, particularly poor water management. File
Infrastructure

Parliament summons Prime Minister over feeder roads

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
A Rwandan exhibitor interacts with a visitor at the exhibition. According to UK based enterpreneurs, the United Kingdom remains an important trade partner for Rwanda, and initiatives such as the SheTrades Rwanda–UK Study Visit. Courtesy
Featured

Rwandan women exporters eye UK market opportunities through 'SheTrades' study tour

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Illustration highlighting the role of biodiversity as a foundation for business, competitiveness, and economic resilience. Courtesy of UNDP (AI Image)

Nature is business: how biodiversity standards can secure Rwanda’s economic future

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug on January 3. COURTESY
Editorial

Injectable HIV prevention offers hope, but only if discrimination ends

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has begun withdrawing several older bank note series from circulation following a presidential order issued on February 27. File
Economy

Why central bank is retiring old bank notes

Tuesday, March 31, 2026