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Development Bank of Rwanda Plc (BRD) CEO Pitchette Kampeta Sayinzonga (L) and Vivienne Yeda, Director General of EADB, during the inauguration of the fund on Friday, July 5 at the Kigali Serena Hotel. Courtesy ph (1)
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FEATURED: EADB launches Rwf47 billion fund to empower Rwandan SMEs

Friday, July 12, 2024
A view of a newly constructed farming land in Bumbogo Sector Gasabo District. The Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana has proposed reforms to protect arable land from construction pressure. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Elections

Mpayimana proposes reforms to protect arable land from construction pressure

Thursday, July 11, 2024
(L-R) RPF Chairman Paul Kagame, PSD President Vincent Biruta, PL President Donatille Mukabalisa, Green Party's Frank Habineza and PS imberakuri's Christinne Mukabunani.
Elections

Rwanda Decides: Top 13 campaign pledges candidates have made so far

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Lightning killed eight people in Ngororero, Musanze, and Rutsiro districts on Monday, July 8
Environment

Lightning kills eight, heavy rain destroys 105 hectares of tea plantation

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
A RwandAir plane takes off at Kigali International Airport. Founded in December 2002, the national carrier now operates 13 planes including three Airbus A330s, seven Boeing 737s, two Bombardier CRJ900s, and two De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400s. The governing Rwanda Patriotic Front promises to significantly expand the national aviation industry, doubling the number of passengers transported by RwandAir and enhancing cargo transport in the next five years. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda’s economic journey, 30 years on

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Firstcode leverages the market entry experience of its professional team members to enhance local expertise in Rwanda, providing a soft landing for foreign investors. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Ghanaian firm 'Firstcode' brings back office outsourcing expertise to Rwanda's market

Friday, July 05, 2024
A citizen receives a cow under Girinka, the one cow per poor family programme. Despite some challenges, which were identified and fixed, Girinka played a major role in alleviating poverty and improving nutrition for poor rural families. (Sam Ngendahimana)
Rwanda

Top 16 pro-people initiatives that transformed Rwanda

Friday, July 05, 2024
Minister John Rwangombwa recieves MTN Rwanda's contribution during the launch of Agaciro Development Fund on August 23, 2012. File
Economy

Rwanda at 30: Agaciro fund grows to Rwf320bn

Thursday, July 04, 2024
PL members present their manifesto during the party’s campaign rally in Nyamasheke District on Wednesday, July 3. Photo: Courtesy.
Elections

PL vows to push for more financing for women-run small businesses

Thursday, July 04, 2024
A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali head office.

New law tightens Rwanda's banking sector with ESG integration and overarching supervision

Thursday, July 04, 2024
Panelists discuss during the presentation of the recent Finscope survey that showed that the country was on track to increase its savings with adult savings currently standing at 85 per cent (6.9 million adults). Emmy Dushimimana
Economy

Rwanda’s savings rate drops to 11 per cent

Wednesday, July 03, 2024
People with disabilities who turned up for the campaign of thirteen candidates who are vying for one seat to represent persons with disabilities in the chamber of deputies on Tuesday, July 2. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Parliamentary candidates representing people with disability start campaigns

Tuesday, July 02, 2024