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Rwanda Revenue Authority in Kicukiro District. The country’s investor-friendly tax system and strong economic reforms are making it a leading investment destination in Africa. Courtesy photo

Corporate income tax in Rwanda: A gateway to strategic investment

Thursday, July 17, 2025
SACCO Byimana in Ruhango District. Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs are expected to drop from the current 24% to between 2% and 14% annually, according to Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs fall as consolidation nears completion

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Vincent Munyeshyaka, Chief Executive Officer of the Business Development Fund (BDF), delivers a presentation before the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on July 15. Courtesy photo
Business

BDF CEO says it created 330,000 jobs as MPs push for loan recovery

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
There are 416 Umurenge SACCOs countrwide. Five SACCOs alone lost Rwf641.7 million with the involvement of their own managers and staff. File
Finance

Umurenge SACCOs recover Rwf2bn embezzled by staff

Wednesday, July 09, 2025
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Rwanda

LOLC Unguka Finance’s contribution to socio-economic development over past 20 years

Friday, July 04, 2025
RPA soldiers disabled by the Liberation War in 1990s. Courtesy
Rwanda

Liberation day: Rwandans reflect on progress, opportunity, and freedom

Thursday, July 03, 2025
Officials launch the new FinScope 2024 Refugees Financial Inclusion Thematic Report on Friday, June 20. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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New report: 99 percent refugees in Rwanda are financially included 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The New Times

What happens to your money when your bank or microfinance institution fails?

Saturday, June 07, 2025
The idea, still in the feasibility study phase, aims to make liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) accessible to low-income earners who rely on charcoal and firewood.
Energy

Pay as you cook innovation poised to revolutionize gas uptake

Friday, June 06, 2025
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the interview with The New Times on Wednesday, May 28. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Women

Rwanda could earn $700m by closing financial gender gap, says BNR Governor

Friday, May 30, 2025
The previous editions of the summit were held in Rwanda. File
Finance

What Rwanda expects from upcoming microfinance tech summit in Zimbabwe

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (Right) receives the certificate of recognition from Superbrands East Africa Project Director Jawad Jaffer (left). Equity Group Holdings Plc has been recognized as a Superbrand in East Africa, a distinction that affirms the Group's commitment to quality, reliability, and excellence in the financial services sector.
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group recognised as Superbrand in East Africa

Tuesday, May 20, 2025