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 Edwin Ashimwe
Edwin Ashimwe
MTN Rwanda Chief Executive, Monzer Ali, speaks during the launch of 5G  on Tuesday, June 10, at the headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured
MTN Rwanda begins 5G network rollout
The African Union's Commission on Thursday, June 5, expressed concern over the potential negative impact of the new travel ban announced by the United States.
International
African Union urges US to consider ‘consultative approach’ over travel ban
Rwanda’s travel and tourism sector set new records in 2024, surpassing all previous highs. Willy Mucyo
Tourism
Rwanda’s travel, tourism sector ‘broke all records’ in 2024, says global tourism body
The Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Godfrey Kabera speaking at the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) summit in Kigali
Economy
Internal Audit central to development, says Treasury chief
Ruth Doreen Mutebe, the Chairperson of the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA).
Rwanda
Internal Audit in Rwanda gaining ground, says Continental Body Chair
Uzziel Ndagijimana, the BK Group chief executive speaks during a press conference in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Business
BK Group posts 5.4% growth in first quarter
New ambassadors during the presentation of their letters of credence on Wednesday, May 21, Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Kagame receives letters of credence from 11 new envoys
 (L-R) Central Bank Deputy Governor Justin Nsengiyumva, John Bosco Kalisa,  the former Chief Executive Officer of the East African Business Council and Kevin Karobia, Senior Investment Analyst at BK Capital.
Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s plan to add gold to foreign reserves
Central Bank Deputy Governor Justin Nsengiyumva during the quarterly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Stability Committee (FSC) press briefing on Thursday, May 15. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
Economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties – Central Bank’s Nsengiyumva
Central Bank Governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye  addresses journalists during the presentation of the quarterly monetary policy committee (MPC) update, as her deputy Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva looks on in Kigali on Thursday,
Culture
Central Bank explains decision to hold interest rate steady
Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda speaks at a previous UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Ghana in 2023.
Security
Defence minister reaffirms Rwanda’s commitment to UN peacekeeping reforms
The National Bank of Rwanda  will begin adding gold to its foreign reserves portfolio starting in the next fiscal year. File
Economy
Rwanda to add gold to foreign reserves portfolio in next fiscal year
RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Makolo addresses journalists on the sideline of the 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 2nd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit in Kigali on May 12. Dan GatsInzi
Aviation
RwandAir boss highlights expansion plans, profitability outlook for 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks  at the  opening of the 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 2nd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit underway in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi
Aviation
Innovation key to unlocking Africa’s aviation potential - Premier Ngirente
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Security
Gen Muganga rallies for African-led security solutions during Uganda visit
Officials pose for a group photo at the Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) on Tuesday, May 7
ACOA2025: Who will be Africa’s next generation of accountants?
Officials pose for a group photo at the Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) on Tuesday, May 7
Featured
“Restore confidence, create value”: African accountants told at continental congress
Paula Musoni, the Minister of ICT and Innovation  said that Rwanda targets to promote financial inclusion and support economic development through technology.File
Technology
Rwanda’s five-year plan to accelerate fintech adoption

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