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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
KASHA Chief Executive Officer  Joanna Bichsel (c) poses for a photo with two staff during the celebration on the 10th anniversary in Kigali.
Featured
Kasha at 10: How one mother's idea became a disruptive Pan-African HealthTech company
New president Umutoni speaks during her installation.
Health
Kigali Golf Rotary Club eyes advanced healthcare as Mutoni takes over
Visitors meet NIDA staff during an exhibition in Kigali. File
Society
The mark of the beast? Why Rwanda's Digital ID is stirring a faith debate
KOKO Networks Kenya, which had been providing financial support to the Rwandan operation, entered insolvency administration in late 2025. File
Business
Bioethanol company KOKO seeks new investors to sustain operations
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe shares a toast with John Armiger, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy, during an event in Kigali on June 4. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Technology
PHOTOS: Rwanda seeks deeper cooperation with US in space exploration - Nduhungirehe
Century Park Hotel and Residences is among four hospitality establishments  ordered by RDB to temporary close on Thursday, June 4. Courtesy
Tourism
RDB closes four hotels over standards concerns 
Capital Market Authority of Rwanda defines a virtual asset as a digital representation of value that can be traded, transferred, or used for investment purposes through electronic networks. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy
Understanding digital money in the age of virtual assets
A pupil undergoes e-Ndangamuntu registration process at ADEPR Remera in Kigali. Kellya Keza
Technology
Over 4.4 million enrolled as digital ID rollout expands across Eastern Province
The Rwanda Space Agency's teleport has received Tier 3 Certification from the World Teleport Association (WTA), making it the first fully certified facility of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Rwanda's teleport becomes first fully certified facility in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Rwanda Revenue Authority  has issued a directive requiring oil importers and marketers to immediately clear petroleum products that have remained in customs bonded depots for more than six months. File
Economy
Tax authority orders suppliers to clear long-stay petroleum stocks
President and CEO of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, addresses delegates during its Annual Meetings in Brazzaville on May 28. Courtesy
Economy
AfDB seeks deeper economic reforms to unlock Africa’s growth
Leaders pose for group photo at the Conference in Brazzaville while launching the report titled 'Trade Finance Supply in Africa Post-COVID Trends and Emerging Opportunities'
Economy
Middle East war could reverse progress of Africa's trade finance - report
Agriculture is the largest employer of labour, but at the same time agriculture is a great attractor for young people
Agriculture
AfDB bets on agriculture to absorb Africa’s 11m annual job seekers
Delegates follow the presentation of a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report in Brazzaville on May 27. Courtesy
Business
AfDB flags widening trade finance gap for African SMEs
AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama.
Economy
East Africa projected to lead regional growth in 2026
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the ongoing African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings 2026 in Brazzaville on Tuesday, May 26. Courtesy
Economy
African leaders push for economic sovereignty at AfDB meetings
African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Sidi Ould Tah speaks during the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Courtesy
Economy
Africa doesn’t lack capital for its development, says AfDB President
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd Left), Presidents of the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Central Africa Repuplic, and other dignitaries pose for a photo at the Africa Liberation Day celebration in Brazzaville.
Economy
Corruption, distrust are costing Africa billions in tax revenue

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