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A session where members of the senate committee on economic development and finance engaged with financial sector stakeholders to examine issues on May 19. Courtesy
Economy

Senators concerned by wider economic risks of non-performing loans

Monday, May 19, 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
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda Soraya Hakuziyaremye delivers her remarks during the past meeting in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Inside BNR’s new financial inclusion dashboard

Saturday, April 05, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi (R) and BDF boss Vincent Munyeshyaka (C) while appearing before the parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Agriculture

Lawmakers want BDF’s agribusiness loans extended to non-degree holders

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, during his presentation at the Parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Business

Minister Sebahizi defends BDF’s role despite calls to scrap it

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Rwanda joined the global community in reaffirming its commitment to consumer rights and environmental sustainability as the world marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD).
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda expands Consumer Rights Day into month-long drive for green, clean environment

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rwanda Central Bank's Chief Economist Thierry Kalisa provided insights into the strength of the financial sector and the Central Bank’s ongoing efforts to combat inflation. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Stress tests show Rwanda’s financial sector sound, stable

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
According to the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), Microfinance Inkingi Plc decided to proceed with voluntary liquidation, effective Friday, March 21. File
Economy

What next as Microfinance Inkingi goes into liquidation?

Monday, March 24, 2025
Participants during the discussions regarding the proposed fund during a meeting on financial access, challenges, and strategies on March 14, 2025. Courtesy
Finance

New microfinance liquidity fund set to lower interest rates

Monday, March 17, 2025
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Economy

The 15 most powerful figures in African business 2025

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
The latest Regulation No. 872024 reaffirms Rwanda’s commitment to modernising cheque governance, strengthening enforcement, and aligning with international best practices to enhance financial integrity and discipline.

Evolution of cheque regulation in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
CEO of the Business Development Fund (BDF), Vincent Munyeshyaka, speaks to journalists on Economic Recovery Fund in Rubavu Districts. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Finance

BDF pushes for mindset shift in SACCOS to boost financial inclusion

Sunday, February 23, 2025