Rwanda has received a boost in its efforts to attract international investors after a global finance body ranked it among Africa’s top performers for debt […]
Category: Economy
Youth-led ventures win millions in competition to scale innovation, creativity
Youth-led businesses and creative projects in Rwanda have received millions of francs in grants after winning a national competition aimed at helping young entrepreneurs expand […]
New eKash system allows faster, cheaper money transfers across Rwanda
Customers across Rwanda can now transfer money between bank accounts and mobile money wallets through a new instant payment system designed to make digital payments […]
Rwanda urges greater investment to keep U.N. development goals on track
Rwanda called on countries to increase investment and strengthen public-private partnerships to accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), arguing that the […]
RNIT Iterambere Fund surpasses Rwf86bn as collective investment gains ground in Rwanda
Rwanda National Investment Trust’s (RNIT) flagship Iterambere Fund has surpassed Rwf86 billion in assets under management (AUM), underscoring growing interest in collective investment schemes as […]
Most Rwandans want credit but struggle to access it, TransUnion survey finds
Nearly all Rwandans consider access to credit important to achieving their financial goals, but fewer than half believe they can easily obtain the financing they […]
Lawmakers press government on farm financing as PM outlines economic priorities
Lawmakers on Thursday renewed calls for the government to establish a dedicated Agricultural and Livestock Bank, saying limited access to credit continues to constrain farmers […]
BNR extends Mobicash Rwanda suspension over regulatory compliance concerns
The National Bank of Rwanda has extended the temporary suspension of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd’s operations to July 30, 2026, as the payment service provider remains […]
Tax revenue tops target by 4% as collections rise nearly 28%
Tax revenue exceeded the government’s target during the 2025/26 fiscal year, driven by stronger economic growth, improved voluntary tax compliance and new tax measures, the […]
Kagame says Africa’s young workforce could shape the future of AI
Rwanda President Paul Kagame said Africa’s rapidly growing young population could become one of the continent’s greatest advantages in the artificial intelligence era, urging greater […]