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The rapid spread of short-term digital loans is not a side story in financial inclusion but a central pillar of economic resilience.
Editorial

Mobile loans are a key pillar for small business continuity, expansion

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Newly constructed housing blocks at Mpazi Model Village, built to accommodate residents previously living in high-risk zones in Nyarugenge District near the Mpazi drainage system in Kigali. Courtesy
Housing

Landowners without capital are trading land for homes

Monday, February 16, 2026
RSSB CEO, Regis Rugemanshuro delivers his remarks during the 30th Africa Social Security Association Governing Council. He underscored the importance of African-led solutions to strengthen social security systems. Courtesy
Featured

Featured: RSSB deepens focus on member benefits as Africa’s pension funds unite

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye delivers his remarks at the launch of the partnership on Thursday January 15. Courtesy
Agriculture

New partnerships aim to strengthen, clean up seed supply chain

Friday, January 16, 2026
RURA’s directive to make USSD short codes work across all mobile networks is a welcome and overdue intervention in Rwanda’s digital ecosystem.
Editorial

Ending the USSD maze is progress, but interoperability must be the destination

Friday, January 16, 2026
A view of Rubaya mining site in eastern DR Congo. Intenet

‘Blood minerals’ in DR Congo: Myth or reality?

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
So how do organizations turn employees into authentic, credible brand advocates

Stop overlooking influencers on your payroll

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Psychologists warn that celebration without restraint can leave lasting scars long after the night ends.
Rwanda

Beyond Dry January: Psychologists on why celebration without restraint leaves lasting scars

Monday, January 05, 2026
The New Times
Rwanda

‘It’s a country of peace’: How 21-year-old South Sudanese fell in love with Rwanda

Friday, January 02, 2026
Officials pose for a photo at the launch of the Equity Ikimina Account in Huye District on Friday, December 12
Featured

How Equity Ikimina Account is formalising collective saving for inclusive growth

Monday, December 15, 2025
A view of Kavimvira border between DR Congo and Burundi. Courtesy

Burundi economy on brink as borders close

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Christine Nkulikiyinka, Minister of Public Service and Labour, speaks at the Jobs for Youth Forum, hosted by the Ministry of Public Service and Labour on Thursday, December 11. Courtesy
Economy

Experts challenge employers’ demand for experience from graduates

Friday, December 12, 2025