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AHF Rwanda and the Rwanda NGO Forum (RNGOF) have joined the global Freedom from Debt Campaign.
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AHF Rwanda, RNGOF back debt reforms to safeguard development gains

Monday, June 15, 2026
Students showcase projects involving robotics and Artificial Intelligence during a competition on Feb 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Education

Inside mechanism to produce more female science teachers

Monday, June 15, 2026
Shareholders pose for a photo at the launch of CHIC Finance PLC in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
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CHIC expands beyond real estate with new finance arm to unlock SME lending

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A road construction project in Remera in Kigali. Subcontractors said they depend on bank financing to execute projects, making them particularly vulnerable when payments are delayed. Photo by Craish
Infrastructure

Contractors seek faster payments, fairer terms amid industry strain

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of Bwiza Riverside Homes in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing

Inside rising real estate investment appeal

Monday, June 08, 2026
RwandAir resumed flights on June 1 after almost three months of suspension due to security concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. File
Aviation

Exporters welcome resumption of RwandAir flights to Middle East

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Kigali skyline. IFC is set to back Rwandan-headquartered private equity firm. PHOTO/FILE.
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World Bank’s IFC to back Admaius’ $500 million Virunga Africa Fund II

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Delegates follow the presentation of a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report in Brazzaville on May 27. Courtesy
Business

AfDB flags widening trade finance gap for African SMEs

Friday, May 29, 2026
An artist's impression of New Kigali Interanationa Airport in Bugesera. S&P Global, a global rating agency, has affirmed Rwanda’s credit rating at ‘B+B’, maintaining a stable economic outlook
Business

S&P maintains Rwanda’s creditworthiness at B+ with stable outlook

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda CEO Benjamin Mutimura and John deSteiguer, Vice Chancellor of Oklahoma Christian University–Rwanda signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Kigali on May 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Rwandan students to benefit from I&M Bank, Oklahoma Christian University affordable financing partnership

Monday, May 25, 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the central bank policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.25% in response to rising inflation. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Editorial

The real test for Central Bank lies ahead

Friday, May 22, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Central bank raises policy rate to contain inflation

Friday, May 22, 2026