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Economy

Seven interventions for needy households under five-year social protection plan

Saturday, October 12, 2024
The President of the All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises, Jasper Ebiekure Eradiri raised the issue of barriers to finance for SMEs during the African Continental Free Trade Area business forum on Thursday, October 10.
Africa

Head of African SME association advocates for ‘Afro-centric’ credit facilities

Friday, October 11, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction works of Cyahafi housing project to accommodate residents near Mpazi drainage in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing

Inside models to upgrade unplanned settlements in Kigali

Friday, October 11, 2024
Some of the women who attended Bank of Kigali forum to get information on ‘Women Financing,’ initiative, a loan designed to empower women-led businesses. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Bank of Kigali Connects with Women Entrepreneurs Through Women Financing: A Collateral-Free Loan Solution

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Jean-Bosco Iyacu, CEO of Access to Finance Rwanda, Martina Fors Mohlin, Head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden and Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of the Bank of Kigali, during the signing ceremony.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Bank of Kigali, Embassy of Sweden partner to boost SME growth with USD10m loan portfolio guarantee

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Women collect their contribution in their Ikibina in Muko Sector, Musanze. The new legislation governing tontines – commonly known as ibimina – is expected to deter mismanagement of funds saved by members. Sam
Finance

New ibimina regulation to ensure security, accountability

Thursday, August 29, 2024
SACCO teller serves a customer at Kacyiru SACCO.SACCOs in the three districts of Kigali and Gicumbi District in Northern Province will be consolidated into District SACCOs (D-SACCOs) by the end of December.
Economy

Umurenge SACCOs in Kigali, Gicumbi to be consolidated by December

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Participants and the officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on August 14.
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FEATURED: FAO project to boost financial literacy, capital for MSMEs in agribusiness

Friday, August 16, 2024
President Paul Kagame congratulates and awards Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa, who was the overall winner of Rwanda's largest startup competition, on Friday, December 8, 2023. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

The impact of Rwanda’s youth tech entrepreneurs

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor at the National Bank of Rwanda speaks during the launch of the Finscope Survey 2024, on Thursday, June 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Formal financial inclusion in Rwanda grew 39% in 2020-2024

Friday, June 21, 2024
Rwandans who have access to any form of financial products or services grew by 3 percentage points to 96 per cent. File
Finance

Access to finance in Rwanda reaches 96 per cent - report

Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Housing

PM Ngirente tips private developers on affordable housing

Tuesday, June 11, 2024