Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda is preparing to establish a dedicated fund aimed at strengthening microfinance institutions and lowering the cost of credit for low-income households, as the country seeks to deepen financial inclusion and improve access to affordable financing. The proposed initiative was announced by the Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR), which confirmed […]
Who are Rwanda’s outstanding taxpayers for 2025
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has once again celebrated the individuals and businesses whose exemplary compliance with tax obligations has underpinned the country’s economic growth and self-reliance. During the recently held 23rd Taxpayer appreciation day held in Kigali, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) recognized the top performers in the 2024/25 fiscal year while highlighting a strong […]
New tomato plant poised to transform Rwanda’s processing capacity
As the Ngoma Tomato processing plant in the Eastern province nears completion, the commercialization one of the country’s most widely grown crops is anticipated to take a sharp, positive trajectory. The facility, designed to process 10 tons of tomatoes per day, at initial capacity, is being positioned as the anchor of a national strategy to […]
Rwanda’s Capital Market charts a new path of growth
Rwanda’s capital market is stepping into a new era, moving beyond foundational reforms and entering a phase defined by deeper institutionalization, stronger regional links, and broader international engagement. This shift was clearly articulated at the Capital Market Summit in Addis Ababa earlier this month, where the Capital Market Authority (CMA) outlined a transformative roadmap for […]
Smarter regulation in shaping Africa’s capital market transformation
The 2025 ASEA annual summit in Kigali unfolded at a time when African capital markets are being reshaped by new pressures, new technologies and an accelerating push toward sustainable finance. It was in this dynamic environment that Sunil Benimadhu, Chief Executive of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM), offered one of the summit’s clearest roadmaps […]
How the JSE built a world-class market from nothing
The rise of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is one of the most compelling stories in global finance, a transformation built not on vast resources or a powerful economy, but on strategy, resilience, and a bold belief in the power of equity. Today, the JSE is recognized as one of the world’s top-performing stock markets, […]
Kaberuka warns Africa to prepare for a new economic era
Former African Development Bank President Dr. Donald Kaberuka has urged African markets, policymakers, and investors to prepare for a rapidly changing world defined by demographic upheavals, geopolitical fragmentation, and the decline of traditional development aid. Speaking at the ASEA Conference in Kigali, Kaberuka delivered a sweeping analysis of global disruptions that he believes will shape […]
CMA concludes nationwide issuer roadshows
The Rwanda Capital Market Authority (CMA) has concluded nationwide issuer roadshows, an initiative designed to expand access to the country’s capital market and strengthen the contribution of private enterprise to long-term economic growth. The program brought together key institutions including the Capital Market Authority (CMA), Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), Rwanda National Investment Trust Ltd (RNIT), […]
Kigali gears up for inaugural diplomatic charity bazaar
Kigali is upbeat ahead of the first-ever Rwanda Diplomatic Charity Bazaar, an event that organizers say will blend cultural exchange with a coordinated effort to uplift rural artisans whose livelihoods depend on traditional craftsmanship. The maiden edition, scheduled for November 22 at Greenhills Academy, is being spearheaded by the Intercultural Bridge Group, a community-benefit organization […]
Rwanda showcases its potential at the world’s largest import expo
Rwanda’s participation in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai marks another significant step in the country’s growing trade and investment relations with China. Held from November 5–10, 2025, the CIIE attracted more than 4,000 exhibitors from 155 countries and regions. At the expo, Rwanda not only showcased some of its export-ready products, […]