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Participants pose for a group photo at the Demo Day. The Demo Day was also a celebration of the broader IGNITE Challenge journey, with ventures from the 2022 and 2023 cohorts showcasing their growth and the impact.
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PRESS RELEASE: IGNITE Challenge 3.0 Demo Day celebrates innovations empowering refugee livelihoods

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Equity Group Managing Director & CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (Left) and African Guarantee Fund Group CEO, Jules Ngankam (Right) display a signed agreement to scale up transformative partnership with USD 500 Million guarantee facility to accelerate MSME financing.
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group, African Guarantee Fund scale up transformative partnership

Monday, May 12, 2025
Car-free days, which encourage physical activity and community health. They may seem like public health initiatives, but they also represent long-term financial savings reduced healthcare costs, better mental health.

Financial wellness: The hidden accelerator for Rwanda’s Vision 2050

Friday, May 09, 2025
A view of the newly restored forest at Green Gicumbi project. Rwanda is seeking to attract investors to implement its revised Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda woos investors to tap into Rwf3tn green growth agenda

Monday, May 05, 2025
Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) administration and staff visited Rukumberi Genocide Memorial, in Ngoma District on Wednesday, April 30. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

Access to Finance Rwanda commemorates Genocide victims, supports Gir’inka programme

Friday, May 02, 2025
Rwanda Workers’ Trade Union Confederation (CESTRAR) , Secretary General Africain Biraboneye during an interview. Courtesy
Economy

Labour union calls for worker protections amid digitisation

Friday, May 02, 2025
Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour delivers her remarks during the Labour's Day ceremony on Thursday in Kigali. Courtesy
Economy

Labour minister urges youth to save for self-employment

Thursday, May 01, 2025
Officials and winners pose for a group photo as Heifer International Rwanda awarded Rwf50m to youth-led agritech startups in push for smart farming
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Heifer International Rwanda awards Rwf50m to youth-led agritech startups in push for smart farming

Thursday, May 01, 2025
Minister of Public Service and Labour,  Ambassador Christine Nkulikiyinka(C) and other officials during a tour in a mining site on April 28. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Economy

Labour minister urges compliance with occupational safety standards

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
MTN Rwanda awarded 25 women’s saving groups on Friday, April 25, recognising their promising projects through the MTN Connect Women in Business 2025 competition. Courtesy
Women

FEATURED: MTN Rwanda awards top women’s saving groups for driving change

Monday, April 28, 2025
Safeguarding the sound of Africa, Leveraging IP for a thriving music industry.

Safeguarding the sound of Africa: Leveraging IP for a thriving music industry

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Representatives from the Swedish Embassy in Kigali, AFR, and MoneyPhone Africa engaged with local farmers during a recent field visit in Cyuve sector, Musanze District
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Sweden, Access to Finance Rwanda reaffirm commitment to deepen financial inclusion

Monday, April 21, 2025