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RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Makolo speaks at a panel discussion at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, on August 26. Courtesy
Aviation

RwandAir boss speaks out on why flying in Africa is expensive

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye speaks during the opening of a two-day Eastern Africa Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Kigali on Monday, August 24. Photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

Eastern Africa taps FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative to drive agrifood investment

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda CEO Benjamin Mutimura said the bank had recorded growth across key areas of its business while maintaining a strong capital and liquidity position. Craish Bahizi
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda profit jumps 62% in first half of 2026

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
L-R) President Paul Kagame, co-founder of ASG, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, Founder and Champion of the Accra Reset Initiative, former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, co-founder and Chair of ASG, and former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos, Founder and Chairperson of Leadership Lab Yetu. COURTESY
Rwanda

Who are the leaders expected at Africa Reset Mindset Forum?

Wednesday, August 19, 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
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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
Raoul Rugamba, is among the speakers at the upcoming 2026 Africa Creative Economy and Investment Forum (ACEIF),
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Rwanda to host Pan-African forum on creative economy

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Rwanda

PM Nsengiyumva says governance gaps affecting Africa's water access

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
(L-R) Rocky, a judge on CAFA Ignite; Radjab Mbonyumuvunyi, the Mayor of Rwamagana District and Chief Guest at the event; Sintia Crochet, winner of the CAFA Ignite fashion Competition; Chinny Nwokedi; Representative of the President of CAFA; Aare(Prof) Lai Labode)
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CAFA Ignite 2026 demonstrates viability of African Global Fashion Games

Friday, August 14, 2026
The programme, announced on Monday, August 10, will be managed by the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), making Planet’s satellite imagery and data available. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda partners with US company Planet Labs to expand satellite data use

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Apostle Alice Mignonne Kabera, Vision Bearer of Women Foundation Ministries and Senior Pastor of Noble Family Church addresses journalists in Kigali. Courtesy
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14th All-Women Together Conference to bring global faith leaders, worship and transformation to Kigali

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
AI generated imange. The Diaspora Dividend. A dynamic flow of capital, skills, and cultural exchange returning from overseas communities to empower local infrastructure, innovation, and economic mobility.

The diaspora dividend

Tuesday, August 11, 2026