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The Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 returns to Kigali from March 10 to 12. fILE
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FinTech leaders gather in Kigali for IFF 2026

Monday, March 09, 2026
The government introduced ‘Umucyo’, Rwanda’s web-based procurement system to increase transparency in public tenders. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

Govt revamps tender system to prioritise innovation

Monday, February 23, 2026
Rwanda is often celebrated as a continental leader in financial inclusion, with 92% of adults holding a bank account or mobile wallet.

The untold recipe for empowering women and youth entrepreneurs

Monday, February 09, 2026
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Technology

From tech to food systems: Murasira outlines new mission at food agency

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Visitors tour a mini-exhibition on Women Entrepreneurship in the cultural and Creative industry. Craish BAHIZI

How Africa’s youth are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Panelists take part in a discussion during the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre from November 7–10. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
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‘Time for Africa to shift from tech consumer to innovator,’ experts say

Friday, December 05, 2025
NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator Demo Day staff pose for a group photo on Friday, December 5.
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NBA Africa announces five prize-winning startups at its second accelerator Demo Day

Friday, December 05, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the BK Foundation NextGen mentorship session held on December 3 at the BK headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
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Bank of Kigali hosts ‘NextGen’ mentorship for emerging African innovators

Thursday, December 04, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
AfricaWeek 2025 brought together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders in Kigali from November 20–21. Photos by Keza Kelia.
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Norrsken’s Africa/Week unites builders to shape continent’s future

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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Press release: develoPPP Ventures launches 4th cohort in Rwanda

Monday, November 17, 2025
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The young visionaries reimagining Rwanda’s climate future

Monday, November 17, 2025