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 Frank Ntarindwa
Frank Ntarindwa
Aimé Abizera, Chief Executive Officer of CANAL+ Rwanda (second right, second row), poses with children holding their drawings in the front row, alongside other participants during the inauguration of an art room in Kagarama, Kicukiro District. ALL PHOTOS/COURTESY.
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CANAL+ Rwanda, Hope and Homes expand support for children’s learning, development
Antoine Mugesera, a former senator and member of the Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on September 21. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Africa
New publication sounds alarm over genocide risks facing Rwandophone Tutsi in DR Congo
The company estimates that these distributions have enabled nearly 9,800 Rwandans to cook without smoke
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BioMassters brings cleaner, lower-cost cooking to 1,280 Kigali households
Equity Group officials and investors pose for a group photo during the Trade and Investment Roadshow in Kigali on Friday, September 18, PHOTO/KELLYA KEZA
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Equity roadshow connects investors with Rwanda’s growing business opportunities
Investor delegates and Equity Group representatives pose with Gilbert Kamanzi, Chairperson of Dikam Fashion Ltd (centre) at the garment factory entrance in Kigali, as the delegation observes how the group’s financing is supporting business growth and job creation.  All photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico.
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[PHOTOS] Capital, jobs and growth: How Equity is backing Rwanda’s businesses
Government officials and participants pose for a group photo at a strategic dialogue on decentralisation held in Kigali on September 15, 2026.Craish Bahizi
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Never Again Rwanda calls for stronger powers at cell level, more decentralised services
The New Times
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Talent Lab International opens Kigali base, betting on Rwanda’s own talent pipeline
L-R: Bongai Muhau, CEO of FMRE; Ben Karenzi, Founder and CEO of Reinsurance Brokerage Solutions; and Douglas Hoto, Group Chief Executive Officer at First Mutual Holdings Limited, cut a ribbon during the launch of FMRE operations in Rwanda, on September 7, 2026, in Kigali. Photo/Courtesy.
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Rwanda becomes launchpad for Botswana reinsurer’s East, Central Africa expansion
BPR Bank Rwanda officials pose with Patrick Shema (centre), his mother, Vestine Mukeshimana, and other participants at the launch of the BPR Scholars Program in Kigali on September 3, 2026.  All photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico.
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BPR Scholars Program backs 50 talented students from vulnerable families
Panelists during a side event on “A Pan-African Agenda for AI-Powered Climate Intelligence for Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Early Warning Systems, and Community Resilience.”
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AI could help Africa’s farmers act before climate shocks strike – experts
Canal+ Rwanda officials during a press conference in which they launched the campaign, dubbed “BIEN QUE DU SPORT – BIRENZE KUBA IMIKINO”. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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CANAL+ Rwanda packs September with sports, entertainment from Rwf6,000
Rose Ngabire, Chief Operating Officer at Bank of Kigali, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening its relationship with the HR community.
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BK launches ‘all-in-one’ banking solution to better meet employees’ financial needs
Hannington Namara,Managing Director at Equity Bank Rwanda Cedrick Mupenzi, CEO at SINC Today Limited during the signing ceremony in Kigali on August 31. All photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico
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Equity Bank Rwanda, SINC Today partner to unlock creative economy opportunities
The New Times
Music
Victor Rukotana bets on Gakondo music to take Rwandan culture global
Lahiru Silva, Chief Business Officer at LOLC Unguka Finance,  and Amit Chawla, Managing Director of Spiro Rwanda at the signing of the new agreement  on Friday, August 14. Courtesy
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Bridging EV gap: LOLC Unguka Finance makes electric vehicle ownership easier
Jean-Emile Tousch, Director General of SteelRwa Industries Ltd, cuts the anniversary cake alongside company staff during the firm’s 15th anniversary celebration in Kigali on August 21, 2026.Photo by Kellya Keza.
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15 years of Rwandan steel: How SteelRwa has contributed to construction sector growth
Some of the 125 entrepreneurs who participated in the Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) and Digitalise Your Business (DYB) training programmes implemented by KinaRwanda in partnership with ILO. Courtesy
Rwanda
Young entrepreneurs turn business, digital skills into growth through KinaRwanda-ILO training
A Trinity bus travelling from Uganda caught fire near Nyacyonga as it approached Kigali on Monday evening, August 17, gutting the vehicle and destroying luggage on board. Courtesy
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Trinity bus official explains fire incident en route to Kigali

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