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As a result of increased investment, fish production, mainly tilapia, has risen from 31,465 metric tonnes in 2019 to 52,439 metric tonnes in 2025. 
Agriculture

Private investment fuels tilapia boom in Rwanda

Monday, April 20, 2026
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD Plc.) has successfully issued its third Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) under the Rwf150 billion medium term note programme.
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BRD’s third sustainability-linked bond oversubscribed at 126.2%

Friday, April 17, 2026
Pig farmers during a guided tour at  Muyumbu pig breeding farm in Rwamagana district on May 11, 2021. File
Agriculture

Ban on pig trading as African swine fever hits Bugesera, Rusizi

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Some properties owned by Dutere Imbere Murundi Cooperative that brings together 1,914 farmers cultivating about 330 hectares of rice, with an average seasonal output of 1,800 tonnes. All photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Kayonza farmers demand second reservoir after flood losses

Monday, April 06, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
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Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Senators follow Minister Ndabemeye's presentation on Wednesday, April 1. courtesy
Agriculture

Senators question move to allow Rwanda Medical Supply to import veterinary drugs

Thursday, April 02, 2026
At least 5,396 tea farmers in the district are expected to benefit from the initiative designed to transform farming practices, raise incomes, and strengthen Rwanda’s position in the premium tea market. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Farmer training lifts tea quality prospects under Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A farmer works in his maize plantation in Karenge Sector Rwamagana District. Rwanda is set to benefit from €5 million to support the rollout of climate-smart agricultural technologies. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How €5m funding will transform Rwanda’s food basket sites

Friday, March 27, 2026
Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
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Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi speaks during the presentation of the bank results. Mwangi said the performance demonstrates the strength of the Group’s strategic transformation
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group records historic results, with profit surging 55% to Kshs 75.5 billion

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Workers package fresh avocados for export at the NAEB warehouse. According to a NAEB official, more than 90 per cent of Rwanda’s avocados are shipped to Dubai. File
Business

Govt seeks new markets as Middle East disruptions hit exporters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The newly elected Private Sector Federation Rwanda officials Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu (R), and 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi (L).
Business

What business community expect from new PSF leaders

Monday, March 16, 2026