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African and Caribbean leaders during the launch of the PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme, in Abuja, Nigeria on June 30. Courtesy

How Rwandans can benefit from new Pan-African card scheme

People banking with I&M Bank Rwanda and Bank of Kigali will soon be able to own PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme, allowing them to transact across borders using local

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

There are 416 Umurenge SACCOs countrwide. Five SACCOs alone lost Rwf641.7 million with the involvement of their own managers and staff. File

Umurenge SACCOs recover Rwf2bn embezzled by staff

Billions of francs were reported to have been embezzled in 238 Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) involving more than 500 suspects, before the government embarked on automation, Finance

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Marlene Ngoyi, CEO of Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) – the fund manager of the AfCFTA Adjustment Fund during a past interview. Courtesy

AfCFTA Adjustment Fund makes $10m disbursement to Telecel

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund has made an investment of $10 million to Telecel Global Services Ltd under its Credit Fund, marking the first disbursement since the

Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Electric buses that transport commuters in Kigali City. Under the new funding, flagship interventions include the development of the Nyabugogo multimodal transit hub, introduction of dedicated bus lanes. File

World Bank approves Rwf144bn to finance Kigali's public transport

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new $100 million (approximately Rwf144 billion) round of financing to Rwanda. The latest financing is aimed at bringing greener and

Monday, June 30, 2025

Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Speaking at a joint side event at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain

ECA’s Gatete pushes for finance fit for Africa

Andrew Kulayige, Chairperson of the Rwanda Association of Insurers (ASSAR), who doubles as the CEO of Britam Insurance Rwanda

Could insurance mergers inspire deeper penetration?

The changes are provided for under a 2025 regulation amending that of 2022 governing foreign exchange operations in Rwanda.

A look at new penalties for illegal foreign currency operations in Rwanda

The previous editions of the summit were held in Rwanda. File

What Rwanda expects from upcoming microfinance tech summit in Zimbabwe

Obadiah R. Biraro, President of ICPAR addresses delegates at the Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) on Tuesday, May 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

How Rwanda plans to address shortage of professional accountants

Minister of finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, will present the draft of the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 in parliament today. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Finance minister to table proposed 2025/26 budget to parliament

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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at African Banker Awards 2025

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Rayon in talks with goalie Kwizera, get new assistant coach

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Former minister Ngabitsinze assumes office as ARC Group’s director general

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Turkmenistan: 10 Fascinating facts about Rwanda’s new diplomatic ally

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Govt to expropriate residents from four industrial parks

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Stress tests show Rwanda’s financial sector sound, stable

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Delegates follow a presentation during the launch of the national technology transfer and commercialization strategy. The launch was attended by officials from government, academia, and the private sector. Photos by Kelly Keza

FEATURED: How Rwanda’s developed commercialisation strategy will contribute to socio-economic development

Monday, March 24, 2025

Participants during the discussions regarding the proposed fund during a meeting on financial access, challenges, and strategies on March 14, 2025. Courtesy

New microfinance liquidity fund set to lower interest rates

Monday, March 17, 2025

Officials from the Rwanda Stock Exchange, Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, Ministry of Sports, UN Women Rwanda and students from Gashora Girls Academy respond to the 'Ring the Bell' movement on March 7 in recognition of International women's day that falls on March 8. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda Stock Exchange rallies for inclusivity in financial blocks

Friday, March 07, 2025

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New central bank governor outlines plan to strengthen financial stability

Monday, March 03, 2025

Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the interview with The New Times, at the National Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali, on February 27, 2025. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Soraya Hakuziyaremye: Rwanda’s first female central bank governor on life, career

Friday, February 28, 2025

Joe Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer of Jersey Finance – one of the world’s leading international financial centres speaks at the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) on February 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Kigali presents compelling case as a financial centre – Jersey Finance CEO

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa has been surmoned to address issues related to Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives. Craish Bahizi

Parliament summons finance minister over SACCO woes

Monday, February 24, 2025

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