Category: BUSINESS

Driving Africa’s digital payments revolution: I&M Bank Rwanda and Network International deepen their partnership to unlock cutting edge digital payment capabilities that champion innovation and security with a relentless focus on customer experience.

KIGALI – A strong business concept can open doors, but without adequate funding, progress often stalls at a critical stage. For many Rwandan entrepreneurs, the one question that has long defined this journey is where to find financing. For years, banks have been the go-to option, yet for many small businesses, loans have not always […]

KIGALI – Rwanda is shifting its gender equality agenda toward the private sector, with policymakers and financial leaders calling for stronger efforts to increase women’s participation in business leadership and investment. While the country has made global strides in political representation, officials say similar progress must now be achieved in the economic sphere. The call […]

KIGALI – Rwanda’s economy grew by an impressive 9.4 percent in 2025, marking one of the country’s strongest growth rates in recent years, driven by robust performance in industry, services, and export crops, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached Frw 23,387 billion in 2025, […]

KIGALI – Rwanda’s private sector has ushered in new leadership following the election of businessman François Twagirumukiza as chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), the umbrella body that represents businesses across the country Twagirumukiza was elected on March 13, 2026, replacing Jeanne Françoise Mubiligi, bringing to the position more than 28 years of experience […]

Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has emerged as the first African country selected for a landmark $50 million artificial intelligence healthcare initiative, a decision complementary to years of deliberate investment in technology-driven development and health system reform. Backed by the Gates Foundation and OpenAI, the program, known as Horizon 1000, aims to scale the use of […]

Kigali, Rwanda – The Capital Market Authority (CMA) Rwanda recently appointed Eric Ngabonziza Karekezi as its Acting Chief Executive Officer, a move aimed at ensuring leadership continuity as the Board proceeds with the process of selecting a substantive CEO. The appointment took immediate effect and placed a seasoned finance professional at the helm of the […]

Kigali, Rwanda – The World Bank’s latest Business Ready report has confirmed Rwanda as Africa’s leading business-friendly economy, citing its rare ability to translate policy reform into real-world efficiency for businesses. The report positions Rwanda not only as a regional benchmark but also as a global reference point for how targeted reforms can deliver tangible […]

Kigali, Rwanda – Africa is approaching a positive economic phase, with the International Monetary Fund projecting the continent to register some of the world’s fastest growth rates in 2026, even as many advanced economies slow under tight financial conditions and fragile recovery paths. The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook places Africa firmly at the forefront […]

Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has temporarily extended operating hours for bars, restaurants and entertainment venues during the end-of-year festive season, as authorities seek to accommodate increased social activity while maintaining public order and safety. The measures, announced by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), will run from December 22, 2025 to January 5, 2026, a period […]