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At least 112 kilometres of drainage infrastructure have been identified as urgent priorities across Kigali to be rehabilitated.
Infrastructure

Over 100km of drainage to be built in Kigali

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Ellevate by Ecobank is designed to meet both the financial and non-financial needs of women entrepreneurs, women-led businesses, and women-focused enterprises , from formal SMEs to informal traders.
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PRESS RELEASE: Ecobank Rwanda launches enhanced version of gender-financing programme 'Ellevate' to support more women entrepreneurs

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Ecobank Rwanda officially launched Ellevate 2.0, a programme for women in business, during a high-level event at the Pinnacle Kigali Hotel in Rebero on June 27. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Ecobank Rwanda launches Ellevate 2.0 to empower women in business

Monday, June 30, 2025
Isaïe Muhoza – Ag. CEO Sonarwa Life speaking to parents at Les Hirondelles de Don Bosco on Education Life Insurance.

Life insurance is not a luxury!

Saturday, June 28, 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
Aissa Toure-Sarr, the AfDB’s Country Manager, said the report provides “concrete, country-specific recommendations to unlock domestic resources and sustain structural transformation.” 
Economy

Rwanda seeks $2.9bn annually to fund development agenda – AfDB

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, addresses Members of Parliament on Wednesday, June 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt moves to protect insurers in accident claims

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Enhanced digital platforms such as e-filing, electronic billing machines (EBM), and real-time data reporting will simplify compliance while closing loopholes that lead to under-declaration.

Domestic revenue and taxpayer compliance at the center of 2025/26 budget

Thursday, June 12, 2025
A budget is simply a spending plan of action. It’s a way to see where your money is going—so you can take control of your finances, instead of your finances controlling you.

How to build a simple budget that actually works (and doesn’t make you miserable)

Monday, May 26, 2025
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a personal finance expert, speaker, author of 16 books including the New York Times bestseller “Zero Debt,” and the founder of TheMoneyCoach.net. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Society

Seven money moves every Rwandan should make for a better life

Monday, May 12, 2025
Mayor of the City of Kigali Samuel Dusengiyumva
Economy

City of Kigali to spend Rwf250bn on key projects next fiscal year

Friday, May 09, 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