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Aerial view of Kigali Business District. The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) made the biggest leap to rank as the 67th most competitive financial centre globally. File

Kigali up 14 spots in new global financial centres' index

Monday, March 25, 2024

SACCO teller serves a customer at Kacyiru SACCO. Craish Bahizi

Umurenge SACCOs to be fully automated by June – NBR governor

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Sam Tayengwa, the CEO of TransUnion Rwanda during the interview. Photos by Willy Mucyo

TransUnion Rwanda boss talks credit monitoring conducts, non-performing loans

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Jean Bosco Iyacu, the CEO of Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR), speaking during the groundbreaking convening event, on Thursday, February 29. He underscored the importance of knowledge dissemination in enabling Rwanda's financial sector to harness the transformative power of data and steadfastly uphold its competitive edge amidst the whirlwind dynamics of the global marketplace. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi.

Access to Finance Rwanda emphasizes role of data analytics in financial sector

Saturday, March 02, 2024

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Grow rich mindset: Secure your future by having more assets than liabilities

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Although generating wealth is necessary, it is also important to secure your funds and use them providently. File

Money management tips to improve your finances

Monday, January 22, 2024

Women collect their money during a saving cooperative session in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana

World Savings Day: Out-of-the-box approaches to saving money

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

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Why extending deposit guarantee fund mandate matters

Monday, August 07, 2023

L-R: Finance and Economic Planning minister Uzziel Ndagijimana; Deputy Speaker in charge of parliamentary affairs Edda Mukabagwiza; Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa; and Deputy Speaker in charge finance and administration Mussa Fazil Harerimana during the plenary sitting of the Lower House that approved the national budget for the 2023/2024 financial year, on June 27, in Kigali. Courtesy

Over Rwf200bn to fill financing gaps as 2023/24 budget is approved

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Prisoners arrive at the Supreme Court for a hearing session. The Supreme Court, for instance, operates from a rented building that costs Rwf117 million per month, totaling Rwf1.4 billion annually. Sam Ngendahimana

How much does govt spend on renting public offices?

Friday, June 02, 2023

Aïssa Touré, the Country Manager of the African Development Bank revealed that the bank
allocates between $100 million and $150 million annually for the private sector. Photo: Courtesy.

Over $200m in untapped financing for Rwandan private sector – AfDB

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Auditor General of State Finances, Alexis Kamuhire, presents to parliament the annual audit report for the year ended 30th June 2022. The report was tabled before both chambers of parliament on May 2. Courtesy

AG: Projects worth over Rwf640bn delayed, unlawful expenditures double

Wednesday, May 03, 2023

Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire will this afternoon present to parliament the 2021/22 annual audit report. Courtesy

AG to present 2021/22 finance audit report in Parliament

Tuesday, May 02, 2023

A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali .The National Bank of Rwanda announced key economic developments in 2022 through its Monetary Policy Committee and Financial Stability Statement.

Top 5 highlights from BNR’s financial statement

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Employees of Karangazi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) woke up to find that slightly more than Rwf25 million was stolen without any signs of breaking in. Courtesy

Depositors not affected by Rwf25m theft in Karangazi SACCO - central bank

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Nanda Ritsma, the Project Manager of ECOREF at GIZ Rwanda addresses particpants during the stakeholders' dialogue on Friday 27. Courtesy

FEATURED: Push for more access to finance for refugees, host communities

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, CEO of BRD, said that Rwanda Green Investment Facility being established to use a blended finance approach, will be launched soon. File

‘Blended finance’ could boost green investments in Rwanda

Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Delegates at the workshop.

‘Simplified Trade Regime’ to support women cross-border traders tap into wider market

Friday, September 02, 2022

Prof. Omar Munyaneza, Chairperson of the parliamentary Standing Committee on National Budget and Patrimony, speaks during a plenary session. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana

How new law could improve public finance management

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Students raise their hands in class at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholic. The Government of Rwanda and the Bank have signed an additional financing agreement worth $129 million to support the government’s efforts to improve teacher competences. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva

Rwanda, World Bank ink $129m education deal

Wednesday, August 17, 2022