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Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika delivers his remarks at the opening session of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

What economists say about impact of Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Delegates attend the opening session of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on May 12, 2025. The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will kick off at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday on May 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Business

Africa CEO Forum kicks off in Kigali

Thursday, May 14, 2026
CLOCKWISE: Enock Luyonza, Frank Mugarura, Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, Pacifique Nshimiyimana, and Marie-Magnificat Uwikuzo.
Business

Africa CEO Forum: What people say, expect

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika poses for a photo with United Capital officials in Kigali on April 2. The company will operate in Rwanda as United Capital Financial Services Rwanda Ltd.
Business

United Capital secures license to operate in Rwanda

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Rwanda and Botswana deal is expected to unlock regional market opportunities for Rwandan businesses and deepen industrial collaboration.
Business

Botswana trade deal opens agroprocessing, manufacturing opportunities

Monday, May 11, 2026
Electricity infrastructure at Gasogi Station. Experts say the energy sector should be among the priorities in the upcoming budget.
Economy

Experts push for jobs, energy security, and resilience in 2026/27 budget

Saturday, May 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his Botswana counterpart, Duma Boko, witnessed the signing of six bilateral agreements to strengthen cooperation across key sectors, including taxation, aviation, and health. Village Urugwiro
Tourism

What does Rwanda-Botswana visa-free travel mean?

Thursday, May 07, 2026
The deals included a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement; an MoU on Visa Abolition for holders of all Rwandan passports; a Bilateral Air Services Agreement; and health, economic and trade and investment.
Editorial

It is time for Africa to turn to real continental trade

Friday, May 08, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, and DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi sign the Washington Accord in Washington, D.C., on December 4, 2025. Courtesy

Lessons from genocide and sanctions to Rwandans

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Montfort Mlachila, the IMF advisor at the African Department, speaks during a panel discussion during the national launch of the April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook on May 6. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
International

Economic shocks could push 20 million Africans into hunger, IMF warns

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Masaka- Bugesera airport road project will affect part of Rwamagana with over a stretch of 13 kilometres. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Key things to know about 70km Masaka–Bugesera airport road

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Cross-border trucks at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. File photo.
Business

Truckers upbeat as Rwanda, Tanzania pledge to ease trade hurdles

Tuesday, May 05, 2026