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 Julius Bizimungu
Julius Bizimungu
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development S.A. (AKFED) has announced its divestment from Nation Media Group (NMG). Internet
Economy
Aga Khan divests from Nation Media Group after 60 years
Billionaire Prateek Suri.
Billionaire Prateek Suri holds $150m open oil position without stop-loss as market climbs
Romeo Ngarambe the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Capital Market Authority (CMA)
Economy
Romeo Ngarambe appointed chief executive of Rwanda Capital Market Authority
BNR Deputy Governor Nick Barigye during an interview with The New Times. File
Economy
How will central bank’s rate hike tame inflation?
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses journalists during a past press conference. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Finance
Central Bank raises key interest rate by 50 bps to reign in inflation 
President Paul Kagame and delegates during the 2026 National Dialogue Council. Courtesy
Leaders cannot change the world before understanding it
The African Export-Import Bank
Economy
Afreximbank ends credit rating relationship with Fitch
The New Times
International
Participation in World Economic Forum reflects our approach to diplomacy - Nduhungirehe
Delegates follow a pannel discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF)  that kicked off in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland on Monday, January 19. Courtesy
International
World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos
President Paul Kagame speaks at the 17th Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front at Rusororo on Friday, December 19. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Politics
They tried to divide Rwandans but failed – Kagame
A deforestation exercise in Ruli sector in Gakenke District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Business
Pressure piles as EU deforestation regulation implementation nears
Small locomotives transport minerals out of a tunnel at Nyakabingo mining site, on December 4, 2025. Craish Bahizi
Economy
Trinity Metals plans to tap lithium potential, scale mineral production
Joan Cuka Kagwanja, Coordinator of the African Land Policy Center (ALPC) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Courtesy Photo.
Economy
As donor backing winds up, who will fund Africa’s land governance?
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, joined a high-profile group of Africa’s leading business and government figures for the second edition of the African Renaissance Retreat, in Kigali from November 14- 16
Business
Dangote, other prominent African leaders conclude retreat in Kigali
Idrissa Diop, Director of Compliance at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Courtesy
Business
Banking compliance no longer about control, but advisory – Afreximbank’s Idrissa Diop
George Elombi, the new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Economy
Cameroon’s George Elombi highlights priorities as he takes over Afreximbank presidency
Benedict Oramah, the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
International
Benedict Oramah’s presidential term at Afreximbank comes to an end
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
International
Members look to break ground on WTO reforms before next ministerial meeting

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