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Members of the Kinshasa-backed FDLR genocidal militia captured by M23 rebels were handed over to Rwandan authorities in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

Unilateralism is not justice: Rethinking sanctions against African states

Friday, July 10, 2026
Delegates attend the official Market Open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange on Thursday, July 9. Courtesy
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Ecobank marks landmark $450m Nature Bond listing at London Stock Exchange

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Ecobank Rwanda headquarters. Ecobank has launched its first dedicated agricultural lending facility, aimed at addressing the persistent financing gap in one of the country’s most critical sectors. Courtesy
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Ecobank Rwanda launches first dedicated agriculture lending facility, offering up to Rwf2bn

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (centre) with AfricaNenda Foundation CEO Dr. Robert Ochola and Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Manager, Africa (Inclusive Financial Systems and Digital Public Infrastructure), Gates Foundation, display the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two organizations to accelerate the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. Courtesy
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Equity Group, AfricaNenda and Gates Foundation partner to scale Digital Public Infrastructure

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Clients at BPR Bank Rwanda Nyabugogo branch. File
Editorial

Unlock funding for women feeding the nation

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the conference held under the theme “The Pursuit of an Integrated Financial System Harnessing Payments to Drive Sector-Wide Impact and Inclusion.”
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Rwanda Bankers’ Association spotlights payments as a driver of financial integration

Monday, June 29, 2026
Umurenge SACCOS prepare to roll out digital services, including internet banking platforms expected by December 2026. File
Technology

SACCO digitisation advances as govt puts focus on skills

Monday, June 29, 2026
A farmer sorts her maize produce at a drying station in Gatsibo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

We must put women at the centre to achieve food security - Agric state minister

Monday, June 29, 2026
From Left to Right: Equity Group Chief Strategy Officer, Brent Malahay, Group Chief Finance and Transformation Officer, Anthony Murage, Group Company Secretary and Head of Tax, Lydia Ndirangu, Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Group Director, Governance & Strategic HR, Victoria Cherotich, during the Group’s 22nd Annual General Meeting.

Equity Group shareholders approve 35.5% dividend rise to Rwf246bn, insurance expansion

Sunday, June 28, 2026
The discussions were organised by BK Capital in partnership with the Trade and Development Bank (TDB).
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Unlocking women’s wealth: BK Capital targets investment gap with ‘She Invests’

Friday, June 19, 2026
Emmanuella Nzahabonimana joins NCBA Bank Rwanda from BPR Bank.

Emmanuella Nzahabonimana named NCBA Bank's chief operations officer

Wednesday, June 10, 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