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Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.
Technology

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Urujeni Bakuramutsa, the Rwanda’s ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in European country, addresses delegates.
Rwanda

Rwanda submits candidacy to head ITU Council

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Minister of Agriculture Telesphore Ndabamenye and Verena Ruzibuka award the overall winner Goodluck Mutoni from Goodness of God Ltd at 2026 AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda. Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Rwandan youth agritech innovators win over Rwf60m in AYuTe Challenge

Friday, May 01, 2026
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro and Enko Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner Cyrille Nkontchou during the signing ceremony in Kigali on April 27. Photo by Kellya Keza
Business

Who stands to benefit from Rwanda’s $100m SME fund?

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, is among several international opportunities now open to Rwandan applicants. COURTESY
Education

Top seven global scholarships, grants available for Rwandans

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Participants of agritech innovation programme during a bootcamp by the AYuTe (Agriculture, Youth and Technology) Africa Challenge Rwanda 2026, Heifer International’s flagship
Featured

Top 12 agritech innovators advance to AYuTe Rwanda 2026 bootcamp ahead of grand finale

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pacific Tuyishime has been appointed as the new Managing Director of BK Capital Ltd. Courtesy
Business

BK Capital names Pacific Tuyishime new Managing Director

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The new Aguka Youth Fund is set to unlock opportunities for young entrepreneurs by tackling one of their biggest hurdles—limited access to affordable financing.
Featured

Aguka Youth Fund, YouthConnekt Awards to propel young entrepreneurs’ growth

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
University of Technology and Arts of Byumba Vice Chancellor, Father Gilbert Munana and I&M Bank Rwanda CEO Benjamin Mutimura sign a new partnership on Wednesday March 25. Courtesy
Featured

I&M Bank teams up with UTAB to uplift campus life, students and teacher welfare

Saturday, March 28, 2026
The Tony Elumelu Foundation officials and the new cohort of entrepreneurs during the ceremony to unveil the selected people at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Courtesy
Business

Twelve Rwandans to benefit from fresh Tony Elumelu’s entrepreneurial support

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.
Editorial

Start-ups key to Rwanda’s future but need more support

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.
Business

How Rwanda’s startups are overcoming barriers to grow

Monday, March 23, 2026