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A view of Mombasa port in Kenya.

Is Africa set to seize the moment as the global trade order is rewritten?

Friday, March 27, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire , Governor of North Province Maurice Mugabowagahunde and Mayor of Gicumbi Emmanuel Nzabonimpa follow a panel discussion in Gicumbi on March 26. The meeting aims to explore investment and business opportunities and strengthen public-private collaboration.
Tourism

Investors, officials explore Gicumbi’s economic, tourism potential 

Friday, March 27, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo after discussing how PAPSS is helping simplify cross-border payments and trade within the continent.
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Access Bank showcases PAPSS as game-changer for Africa’s cross-border payments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Tony Kajangwe, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Industry delivers his remarks at the listing event. Courtesy
Economy

SMEs urged to look beyond bank loans for funding

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rusumo One Stop Border Post between Rwanda and Tanzania.The EAC Heads of State have set an ambitious target to raise intra-EAC trade from about 15% to 40% by 2030. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

EAC’s NTB deadline: A test of political will and shared accountability

Monday, March 23, 2026
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi speaks during the presentation of the bank results. Mwangi said the performance demonstrates the strength of the Group’s strategic transformation
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group records historic results, with profit surging 55% to Kshs 75.5 billion

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Some packages of mixed agricultural product consignment that were exported to Ghana under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. File

Trade, state, and society – Part III: Africa at the crossroads

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Workers inside Legend Cables, a local firm of electrical cables at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photos by DAN GATSINZI
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Legend Cables cuts Rwanda’s electrical cable imports through local production

Monday, March 16, 2026
Participants follow a panel discussion at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Barriers, opportunities that shape Africa’s fintech sector

Monday, March 16, 2026
The newly elected Private Sector Federation Rwanda officials Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu (R), and 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi (L).
Business

What business community expect from new PSF leaders

Monday, March 16, 2026
Neil Ni, Chief Strategy Officer of XTransfer, speaks to The New Times during the interview during the third edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Courtesy
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XTransfer targets Africa to fix costly cross-border payments for SMEs

Monday, March 16, 2026
Jean-Guy Afrika, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), speaks during a panel discussion at the forum on March 11. Courtesy
Business

Outdated risk narratives still haunt Africa’s investment appeal - experts

Sunday, March 15, 2026