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The high-level gala dinner brought together government officials, international partners and senior executives from across the financial and development sectors.
Featured

Partners hail Equity Group’s commitment to shared growth at Kigali gala dinner

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Rwanda has introduced new regulations expanding Value Added Tax obligations to a wide range of digital services and products. AI image
Economy

What you should know about new VAT rules on digital services

Monday, May 18, 2026
Guy Hedderwick, the Managing Director of QA Venue Solutions Rwanda during the episode of ‘The Context’ by The New Times, in Kigali. Courtesy
Economy

The Context: How Rwanda’s sports venues are turning into economic powerhouses

Friday, May 15, 2026
Stella Rusine Nteziryayo, BRD Chief Executive and Davide Petrangeli, sign the agreement in Kigali on the sidelines of AFRICA CEO FORUM l in Kigali on May 15.
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BRD, Italian Climate Fund seal €30m deal to spur Rwanda’s green economy

Friday, May 15, 2026
Zaria Group, co-founder Masai Ujiri and IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop at the signing ceremony in Kigali on Friday, May 15. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Kigali to benefit as IFC, Zaria Group ink deal on sports infrastructure

Friday, May 15, 2026
President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (L) and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (R) during a presidential panel discussion at Africa CEO Forum on Thursday, May 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Africa must process its own minerals, say Tinubu, Nguema

Friday, May 15, 2026
Top CEOs were recognised during the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 15. Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu ranked CEO of the Year. Courtesy
Business

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu ranked CEO of the Year

Friday, May 15, 2026
Benjamin Mutimura, Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, and Françoise Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of Proparco during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, May 13. Courtesy
Featured

€25m I&M Rwanda-Proparco deal to ease SMEs' access to finance

Friday, May 15, 2026
Delegates during opening session of Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Courtesy.

Boards “MUST” lead Africa’s shared ownership revolution

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika delivers his remarks at the opening session of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

What economists say about impact of Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, May 14, 2026
The recognition follows the successful hosting of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships and highlights Kigali’s ongoing green mobility and sustainability initiatives.  Courtesy.
Cycling

What UCI Bike City Label means for Kigali, Rwandan cycling

Thursday, May 14, 2026
CLOCKWISE: Enock Luyonza, Frank Mugarura, Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, Pacifique Nshimiyimana, and Marie-Magnificat Uwikuzo.
Business

Africa CEO Forum: What people say, expect

Thursday, May 14, 2026