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Rwanda goes fully interoperable with eKash

Monday, July 13, 2026

Jonathan Gatera, RNIT Chief Executive Officer, addresses journalists milestone during celebration of the anniversary on Sunday, July 12.

RNIT Iterambere Fund turns 10 with Rwf86bn milestone, deepens savings culture

A decade after its launch, Rwanda National Investment Trust’s (RNIT) flagship Iterambere Fund has grown from fewer than 1,000 investors managing Rwf1 billion in its first year to more than Rwf86

Monday, July 13, 2026

Watu East Africa General Manager Andrii Volokha speaks to The New Times in Kigali on July 9, 2026, about the company's plans to expand asset financing for electric motorcycles and smartphones in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Watu sets sights on expanding flexible e-bike, smartphone financing in Rwanda

Watu is planning to deepen its investment in Rwanda by expanding financing for electric motorcycles and affordable smartphones, positioning itself as a key partner in the country's transition

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Emile Kinuma, Head of Growth at Watu Rwanda (L); Andrii Volokha, General Manager of Watu East Africa; and Airtel Rwanda Managing Director Sujay Chakrabarti (R), alongside other participants at the event, pose with a symbolic smartphone-shaped partnership board during the launch of a new smartphone financing initiative in Kigali on July 9, 2026. PHOTO by Craish Bahizi.

Airtel Rwanda, Watu make smartphones more accessible with new financing deal

More Rwandans will be able to own smartphones without paying the full purchase price upfront following a new partnership between Airtel Rwanda and Watu, which introduces flexible device financing. It

Friday, July 10, 2026

Delegates attend the official Market Open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange on Thursday, July 9. Courtesy

Ecobank marks landmark $450m Nature Bond listing at London Stock Exchange

RUBiS Energy Rwanda, in partnership with Castrol, is supporting Kenyan rally crew Jasmeet and Ravi Chana during the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally (RMGR).

RUBiS Energy, Castrol back Chana Brothers for Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, part of the KCB Group, has committed Rwf150 million towards the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally scheduled for July 10–12. For this year rally, BPR Bank will sponsor five crews, Karan Patel, Queen Kalimpinya, Oscar Ntambi, Tinashe Gatimu and Nikhil Sachania, together with their co-drivers. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

BPR Bank powers Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with Rwf150m boost

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, part of the KCB Group, has committed Rwf150 million towards the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally scheduled for July 10–12. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

BPR Bank powers Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with Rwf150m boost

Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank, addresses the bank's agents during a training on the new payment systems. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Customers to access enhanced financial services as I&M Bank upskills Karame Twaje agents

A family enjoys a friendly basketball challenge at Simba Supermarket’s family arcade, where every game adds to the holiday excitement.

I&M Bank, Simba Supermarket offer complete family experience for school holidays

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Rwanda goes fully interoperable with eKash

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Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78

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Bucks' Ament scores seven points in second Summer League game

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Zuchu confirms split from Diamond Platnumz, divorce in process

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History as FIFA's top four ranked nations meet in World Cup semis

Ecobank Rwanda headquarters. Ecobank has launched its first dedicated agricultural lending facility, aimed at addressing the persistent financing gap in one of the country’s most critical sectors. Courtesy

Ecobank Rwanda launches first dedicated agriculture lending facility, offering up to Rwf2bn

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (centre) with AfricaNenda Foundation CEO Dr. Robert Ochola and Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Manager, Africa (Inclusive Financial Systems and Digital Public Infrastructure), Gates Foundation, display the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two organizations to accelerate the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. Courtesy

Equity Group, AfricaNenda and Gates Foundation partner to scale Digital Public Infrastructure

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Some of the new generation HOWO trucks that were unveiled by Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda. Courtesy

Rwanda set for HOWO truck assembly as Sinotruk unveils electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Dr. Beth Nasiforo Mukarwego, Chairperson of the organisation, who holds a PhD in special needs education. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

How RUB is helping blind and partially sighted persons build dignified lives

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

NCBA Bank Rwanda and with Longtai Group signed a financing partnership enabling more than 100 customers acquire electric vehicles (EVs). Courtesy

NCBA Bank Rwanda surpasses 100 EV financing milestone with Longtai Group

Friday, July 03, 2026

Choplife on July 1, was awarded the Presidential Taxpayers’ Award from the Government of Tanzania, recognising Choplife Gaming Limited as a Large Tax Contributor for the 2024-2025 financial year. Courtesy.

Press release: Choplife Gaming honoured with Tanzania Presidential Taxpayers’ Award

Friday, July 03, 2026

Dr. Isabelle Mukagatare, Head of the Department of Biomedical Services at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and Marc Haribou, bioMérieux Vice President for Africa during the handover ceremony on Friday, June 26. Photos by Kellya Keza

New equipment to speed up Rwanda’s detection of Ebola, other high-risk infections

Thursday, July 02, 2026

Visitors and Genocide survivors pose for a group photo during the event.

New partnership brings comfort, dignity to elderly Genocide survivors

Thursday, July 02, 2026

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