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Farmers transport pineapples to the market in Ngoma District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

New push to expand access to finance for Rwandan farmers

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A view of Kigali Central Business District in Nyarugenge. Rwanda has emerged as one of the standout performers in the 2025 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI). Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Rwanda climbs in latest Absa Financial Markets Index

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Fortis Green Housing, a Kigali-based American developer, has launched a $25 million eco-estate in Kigali’s Masaka Sector. Courtesy
Featured

Fortis Green launches its first eco-housing estate in Rwanda

Monday, October 27, 2025
Women in Dukomeze Ubuzima sorting garlic in the dryer constructed by Kilimo Trust. Courtesy
Featured

Kilimo Trust: 20 years of impacting thousands of Rwandan lives

Monday, October 27, 2025
George Elombi, the new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Economy

Cameroon’s George Elombi highlights priorities as he takes over Afreximbank presidency

Sunday, October 26, 2025
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi (left) and French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet unveil the Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group unveils 2024 Sustainability Report showcasing measurable progress and impact

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.
Education

Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Kagame: Technology should benefit all Africans, not widen inequality

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Eric Rutabana, Equity Bank Rwanda’s Commercial Director, and Nenad Predrevac, Managing Director of Toyota Rwanda Ltd sign the agreement in Kigali on Monday, October 20. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Equity Bank, Toyota Rwanda team up to ease vehicle ownership

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Regis Rugemanshuro, the chief executive at Rwanda Social Security Board, speaks to journalists during a press conference. File
Economy

Inside Rwanda’s five-year strategy to double savings rate

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025