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Cross border tracks that transport goods from Dal es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo.The East Africa region experienced a decline in economic growth (GDP) from 4.7 percent in 2021 to 4.4 percent in 2022. FILE
Economy

Regional economy: AfDB highlights 5 major economic trends

Friday, July 28, 2023
ICT and Innovation Minister, Paula Ingabire interacts with Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, CEO of Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) PLC at the meeting in Kigali, on July 25. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Private sector urged to pursue data-driven investments

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) is diversifying its resource mobilization instruments while aligning with its strategic objectives of fostering sustainable economic development in a context of rising interest rates. Courtesy
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BRD, World Bank partner to issue first SDG bond in East Africa

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Senior delegates pose for a photo at the event that brought together leaders and influencers in the fields of WASH, health, and women’s rights. Photos: Courtesy.
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Why access to clean water, sanitation is prerequisite for achieving gender equality

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Over 6,000 delegates from all over the world are in Kigali to attend the very first Women Deliver conference on the African continent. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The ‘space’ conversation: a lesson for men from Women Deliver 2023

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
L-R: Karen Austrian, the Director of GIRL Center; Caroline Kabiru, Head of Population Dynamics and Reproductive Health, African Population and Health Research Center; Maliha Khan, President and CEO of Women Deliver; Yosimbom Jania Ney, Adolescent Activist from Cameroon; and Hana Brixi, Global Director for Gender Equality, at The World Bank Group during a plenary panel at Girls Deliver: Pre-Conference on Adolescent Girls. COURTESY

Empowering teen girls key to gender equality - Women Deliver boss

Monday, July 17, 2023
The New Times

Eradicating tuberculosis: What has to be done and is there a role for Rwanda?

Friday, July 14, 2023
An aerial view of Hakan Peat Power plant in Gisagara District (80MW). Rwanda has been urged to proactively diversify the destinations for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) beyond Kigali. COURTESY
Business

Calls grow to diversify FDIs destinations beyond Kigali

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Some of the 25 new trainees to benefit from Bank of Kigali Academy during the launch of the second cohort on Wednesday, July 12. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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25 trainees enrolled in second cohort of BK Academy’s entry-level programme

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Kigali residents stretch their bodies during an evening of Kigali Night Run. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why wellness matters

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Deputy Secretary General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs at EAC, Annette Ssemuwemba Mutaawe, speaks during the launch of the 14th African Union High Level Private Sector Forum, on July 10, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya (courtesy).
Business

African private sector forum seeks to fast-track trade under AfCFTA

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Agaciro Development Fund’s chief executive, Gilbert Nyatanyi during an interview in Kigali on June 30, 2023. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Economy

Trust and the meaning of Agaciro ‘are the driving forces’ behind fund success

Monday, July 10, 2023