MSMEs

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "MSMEs" (224 articles)
New Melody returns with the third edition of its Selah Concert, scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at Camp Kigali (KCEV). COURTESY
Showbiz

What to do in Kigali this weekend

Friday, November 06, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and officials tour the 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair in Kigali on Tuesday, November 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Business

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva calls for fresh push to unlock EAC trade

Tuesday, November 03, 2026
Participants follow a presentation at the East African Women in Trade Awards, held in Kigali on Sunday, November 1. Craish Bahizi
Business

Why women-owned businesses struggle to cross EAC borders

Sunday, November 01, 2026
The training brought together entrepreneurs to learn how to manage their businesses, identify growth opportunities and access financing.
Featured

I&M Bank takes business skills, affordable loans to Muhanga women entrepreneurs

Monday, October 19, 2026
Afri-Global Cooperation Programme (AGCP) and Property Power Room (PPR), signed a memorandum of understanding on September 30. Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan, UK firms partner to connect businesses to investment, markets

Thursday, October 01, 2026
The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday passed the law on the ratification of an $80 million loan agreement Rwanda and the World Bank's IDA. Courtesy
Business

House approves Rwf137bn World Bank loan for business financing

Friday, September 11, 2026
Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, and Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda during the signing ceremony in Kigali on the sidelines of Africa Food Systems Forum 2026, on September 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

IFAD, Equity Group’s new $200m climate resilience fund to benefit 260,000 farmers

Friday, September 04, 2026
(L-R): KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo, Principal Secretary, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Betsy Njagi and Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Investments & Asset Management, Cyrell Wagunda Odede during the launch of the KCB Group Sustainability Framework - Use of Proceeds. The milestone lays the groundwork for the planned issuance of KShs. 300 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme over a period of five years. Courtesy
Featured

KCB Group unveils framework for planned KSh. 300bn sustainability bond programme

Thursday, August 20, 2026
L-R: Equity BCDC Managing Director Willy Mulamba, Equity Group Managing Director and chief executive Dr James Mwangi, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda, and Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director Hannington Namara during the H1 2026 Investor Briefing. PHOTO/COURTESY
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda profit rises 12% as Group posts strong H1 2026 growth

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Hope Mumararungu, a beneficiary of Numida's loan, in her business in Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

How Numida's fast digital loans are helping Rwanda's SMEs grow

Monday, August 10, 2026
Bank tellers serve customers at the Bank of Kigali's main branch in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Access key to unlocking next phase of financial inclusion - report

Friday, July 10, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026