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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
The former Sudanese Foreign Minister, Ali Yousif Ahmed, said the Communist Party of China (CPC) has guided the country along a development path tailored to its national conditions, providing “an important reference for developing countries seeking independent development paths.
Economy

Interview: Developing world can learn from CPC on development paths -- former Sudanese FM

Friday, July 03, 2026
Trucks transport good under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). File

If Africa came shopping tomorrow, would you deliver?

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Some of the electric cars displayed at BK Arena during the launch of BK Go EV on Thursday, June 25. The new initiative is part of the bank’s efforts to support Rwanda’s green transport agenda by making electric mobility more accessible for individuals and transport operators. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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BK removes cost barrier to EV ownership with full financing plan

Friday, June 26, 2026
The initiative will train designers, merchandisers and brand builders capable of competing in regional and global markets, while supporting Rwanda's ambition to become a leading hub for fashion.
Fashion

10 key facts about Kent State University fashion programme in Rwanda

Thursday, June 25, 2026
A participant interacts with some exhibitors at the SheTrades Rwanda Trade Mission, held in Kigali from June 10 to 12. Courtesy
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SheTrades Rwanda Trade Mission secures $4.5m horticulture export deals and leads

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa speaks at the Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Kigali on Tuesday, June 23. Courtesy
Education

Murangwa urges shift from aid to private investment

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire delivers her remarks at the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali in 2025. File

Inside the newly approved National AI Agency

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, Benjamin Mutimura, and Prof. Sam Yala, President of the AIMS Network and AIMS Rwanda Centre, during the sing event in Kigali on Friday, June 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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I&M Bank, AIMS Rwanda partner to drive AI, data analytics and youth innovation

Monday, June 22, 2026
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Education

Kent State University launches fashion school in Rwanda

Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Rwanda can lead Africa’s electric mobility revolution – if policy moves as fast as innovation

Saturday, June 20, 2026
State Ministe Usta Kaitesi and British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe toast during celebrations marking the official birthday of King Charles III at the British Residence in Kigali on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, UK reaffirm strong bilateral ties

Friday, June 19, 2026