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Women participating in their savings and lending group, a vital part of Rwanda’s social and economic fabric that promotes collective savings and mutual support among members. Courtesy

Community savings groups: How to use them wisely

Monday, December 08, 2025
Mobile Money Rwanda Limited (MoMo Rwanda), in partnership with the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), launched the “Iremere Ejo Heza” campaign on November 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Featured

New ‘Iremere Ejo Heza’ campaign aims to boost pension savings for MoMo users

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Sidi Ould Tah delivers his remarks at the Africa Investment Forum Market Days on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

AfDB President urges investors to tap African youth potential

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Bank tellers attend to the customers at Bank of Kigali main branch on October 10. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Smart borrowing: When loans make sense and when they don’t

Monday, November 24, 2025
A view of GAMICO Bashyamba mine in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Economy

Why global investors should not miss Rwanda Mining Week

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Miners on duty inside a tunnel in Rulindo District. Over 90 per cent of miners are still unaware of their legal rights, leaving many vulnerable to unsafe working environments. Craish Bahizi
Economy

What is needed to make mining safe for workers

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Alex Mwangi (L), Acting Commissioner for Business Strategy, Technology and Enterprise Modernization at the Kenya Revenue Authority; and Diana Kisaka, Assistant Commissioner for Finance at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Chairperson of East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee (EARATC) during an interview at the meeting. EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy

EAC tax chiefs mull ways to curb fraud, inefficiencies

Friday, November 14, 2025
Bank of Kigali tellers attend to customers at the bank’s main branch in Kigali in October. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Money moves: Why having a bank account can change your financial future

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Workers sort French beans before export at a packhouse in Kigali Special Economic Zone. File
Business

What should be considered as govt revises trade policy?

Sunday, November 09, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Regis Rugemanshuro, the chief executive at Rwanda Social Security Board, speaks to journalists during a press conference. File
Economy

Inside Rwanda’s five-year strategy to double savings rate

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Modernising agriculture and promoting value addition can turn farming into a powerful engine for creating productive, dignified jobs that lift people out of poverty and sustain Rwanda’s inclusive growth.

Jobs first: The sustainable path to prosperity through employment

Friday, October 17, 2025