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Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) has launched the Terimbere MSME Facility, a new platform aimed at connecting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Rwanda
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Press release: Access to Finance Rwanda launches Terimbere MSME Facility to connect enterprises to tailored growth support

Monday, March 09, 2026
Rwandan peacekeepers (RWABGVIII) serving under MINUSCA in Bria, Central African Republic today joined fellow peacekeepers and residents of Bria town to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. Courtesy
Women

CAR: Rwandan peacekeepers celebrate Women’s Day with residents of Bria

Sunday, March 08, 2026
UN Women Acting Country Representative to Rwanda, Tikikel Tadele Alemu. Photo: UN Women Rwanda

Upholding women’s rights and justice: The pathway to equality, unity and prosperity

Sunday, March 08, 2026
FAO launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer to recognise women’s indispensable contributions to agrifood systems in 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Investing in Rwanda’s women farmers means securing nation’s future

Sunday, March 08, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda CEO poses for a photo with customers during the launch of new Berwa loan product on March 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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I&M Bank to empower womenpreneurs through Berwa’s business advisory, Rwf400m loans

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Ugandan comedian Patrick Salvado believes it's a good idea for performers to first learn Rwanda's history and culture before their performances. All photos by Kellya Keza

Salvado urges visiting performers to learn and respect Rwanda’s history

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Mireille Batamuriza, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, speaks during a youth forum on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy.

Youth urged to make responsible choices at Global Citizen health forum

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Yolande Mukagasana (1st Right) and other participants pose for a photo at the event.
Women

Yolande Mukagasana calls on writers to preserve their stories for the next generation

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe is on his working visit in India. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nduhungirehe talks India ties, slams US sanctions

Friday, March 06, 2026
Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026
The Rwanda Defence Force and the Rwanda National Police will launch the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme on Monday, March 9.
Security

Defence, security outreach begins next week

Friday, March 06, 2026
Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda, Hannington Namara, Iris Irumva, the Chief Executive Officer of Lead Access, and The Country Director of AGRA in Rwanda, Jean Pierre Ndagijimana interact at the launch of the initiative ahead of the celebrations of the 2026 International Women’s Day, due on March 8.  Courtesy
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FEATURED: Equity Bank, partners launch drive to advance women’s leadership, financial inclusion

Friday, March 06, 2026