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Participants at Equity Bank's event, held under the theme “Empowering Your Next Step, is in line with this year’s International Women’s Day on March 26 in Kigali. Kellya Keza
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Equity Bank Rwanda Women Forum fuels greater drive to close finance, skills gap

Friday, March 27, 2026
Workers collect cables at Legend Cables at Kigali Special Economic Zone on March 6. The number of employed people increased in 2025, with the employment-to-population ratio rising to 55.9% from 53.5%.
Economy

Statistics office reports slight rise in employed Rwandans

Thursday, March 26, 2026
The two-day event, titled “Innovative Solutions for Nutrition Security in Rwanda,” took place from March 12–13 in Kigali. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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CARE, European Union convene national workshop to drive innovative nutrition solutions in Rwanda

Thursday, March 26, 2026
SACCO teller serves a client at the Kacyiru branch in Kigali. File photo.
Finance

Why credit access still lags for most Rwandans

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
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Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yussuf Murangwa delivers his remarks during the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Courtesy
Economy

National insurance strategy expected to expand coverage, build trust

Friday, March 13, 2026
Agrifood entrepreneurs in Rwanda - applications are open for the IGNITE Challenge 4.0. Implemented by @impacthubkigali in partnership with the @worldfoodprogramme, #IgniteChallenge4 is seeking scalable, growth-stage startups, SMEs, and cooperatives working across Rwanda’s agrifood value chain.
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PRESS RELEASE: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch IGNITE Challenge 4.0 to support agrifood ventures, drive job creation particularly for young women

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion as Rwanda unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) strategy, in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Rwanda launches Digital Public Infrastructure strategy to power citizen services, AI

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President of TransUnion Africa, speaks to The New Times during an interview on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

What will shape Rwanda’s next phase of financial inclusion?

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Across districts such as Kayonza, Kirehe and Ngoma, farmers are increasingly embracing agroforestry and community-led tree planting. 
Editorial

Farmers hold key to restoring forests in Eastern Rwanda

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Company registration in Rwanda is complete in 24 hours. Craish BAHIZI

What makes “a Good Company" in Rwanda?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The first edition of the expo took place in Kigali from March 7 to 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Ecobank empowers women entrepreneurs at HerAfrik Business Expo

Monday, March 09, 2026