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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
The government last week launched Innovate Rwanda, a national digital platform designed to connect startups, investors, talent and ecosystem support organisations across the country.
Technology

10 key facts about Rwanda’s new startup-investor platform

Monday, March 16, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks while launching the platform dubbed ‘Innovate Rwanda’at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

New digital platform to connect startups to investors 

Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 returns to Kigali from March 10 to 12. fILE
Technology

FinTech leaders gather in Kigali for IFF 2026

Monday, March 09, 2026
The government introduced ‘Umucyo’, Rwanda’s web-based procurement system to increase transparency in public tenders. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

Govt revamps tender system to prioritise innovation

Monday, February 23, 2026
Rwanda is often celebrated as a continental leader in financial inclusion, with 92% of adults holding a bank account or mobile wallet.

The untold recipe for empowering women and youth entrepreneurs

Monday, February 09, 2026
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Technology

From tech to food systems: Murasira outlines new mission at food agency

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Visitors tour a mini-exhibition on Women Entrepreneurship in the cultural and Creative industry. Craish BAHIZI

How Africa’s youth are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Panelists take part in a discussion during the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre from November 7–10. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

‘Time for Africa to shift from tech consumer to innovator,’ experts say

Friday, December 05, 2025
NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator Demo Day staff pose for a group photo on Friday, December 5.
Basketball

NBA Africa announces five prize-winning startups at its second accelerator Demo Day

Friday, December 05, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the BK Foundation NextGen mentorship session held on December 3 at the BK headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Bank of Kigali hosts ‘NextGen’ mentorship for emerging African innovators

Thursday, December 04, 2025