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L-R: Equity BCDC Managing Director Willy Mulamba, Equity Group Managing Director and chief executive Dr James Mwangi, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda, and Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director Hannington Namara during the H1 2026 Investor Briefing. PHOTO/COURTESY
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Equity Bank Rwanda profit rises 12% as Group posts strong H1 2026 growth

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI.
Economy

Higher capital bar: What new rules mean for non-deposit lenders

Friday, August 14, 2026
Hope Mumararungu, a beneficiary of Numida's loan, in her business in Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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How Numida's fast digital loans are helping Rwanda's SMEs grow

Monday, August 10, 2026
Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources Solange Uwituze speaks during a meeting on July 20. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Agriculture

Agric minister explains plan to fast-track food innovation drive

Thursday, August 06, 2026
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora delivers his remarks during a past event. NCBA Group Plc profit after tax rises to KES 12.4 billion in first half of 2026. Courtesy
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Press release: NCBA Group Plc profit after tax rises to KES 12.4 billion in first half of 2026

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Nyabugogo Branch aims to enhance customer experience and meet growing demand for banking services.
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I&M Bank expands Nyabugogo Branch to meet growing demand, speed up customer service

Monday, August 03, 2026
Emma Uwera, founder and managing director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Women-owned businesses rise as focus shifts to scaling up

Friday, July 31, 2026
The congress was held under the theme Seeds as a Strategic Engine for National Transformation Advancing a Competitive, Private-Sector-Led Seed System for Food Security, Jobs and Trade.
Agriculture

Research, innovation key to Africa's seed market ambitions

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Craft workers produce handmade goods at a community workshop. The Canvas Home Small Grants programme supports artisan groups seeking to expand production and improve market access. PHOTO-COURTESY OF Christian Mbanza
Education

Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The share of enterprises managed by women in Rwanda has increased by 7.3 percentage points, rising from 32.6 per cent in 2017 to 39.9 per cent in 2023. Courtesy
Business

Women-led businesses on higher rise in past five years – new report

Monday, July 27, 2026
L-R Iris Irumva, founder and chief executive officer of Lead Access Ltd, poses with Nigerian entrepreneur and author Tara Fela-Durotoye during the Building Beyond You builders forum in Kigali
Women

Beyond the founder: Tara Fela-Durotoye’s Kigali lessons on building businesses that last

Friday, July 24, 2026
Passengers arrive at Kigali International Airport following the launch of SalamAir's direct flights between Muscat, the capital of Oman, and Kigali on Tuesday, July 21. Photo by Craish BAHIZI.
International

Inside Rwanda's growing partnership with Oman

Thursday, July 23, 2026