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On 20 may 2026 A delegation of women entrepreneurs and investors from Mauritius has completed a three-day business mission in Rwanda with growing interest in the country’s fast-rising digital economy, innovation sector, and investment opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The visit, which ran from May 18 to 20, 2026, was organized […]
Women entrepreneurs from Rwanda and Mauritius have agreed on a new partnership that could open bigger business opportunities for women across Africa. The agreement will allow Mauritian investors to support women-owned businesses in Rwanda while both sides work together to enter regional and international markets through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The partnership
Women-led enterprises from Mauritius are set to explore investment and trade opportunities in Rwanda during the upcoming SheTrades Mission 2026, a three-day business collaboration programme aimed at strengthening intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The mission, scheduled for 18–20 May 2026 in Kigali, is being organized by the SheTrades Mauritius Hub,
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A new digital platform is changing how Rwandans buy cooking gas, track cylinders, and avoid returning to charcoal, as Yes Shop Ltd officially launched its Tekeraheza system while unveiling plans for a nationwide rollout of affordable 3kg gas cylinders. At an official handover ceremony held during Labour Day celebrations on 1 May 2026 in Kigali,
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.
On March 27, 2026, business leaders and women entrepreneurs gathered in Kigali to mark International Women’s Day. The event, organized by the Private Sector Federation Rwanda together with partners, focused on the growing role of women in Rwanda’s economy. Participants said the days when women were mainly in small businesses are changing. Today, women are
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The Private Sector Federation (PSF) elections in Nyarugenge District concluded on 9 March 2026 bringing in a new leadership team tasked with representing local businesses and driving growth. Kivenge John was elected President of the Private Sector at the district level, receiving an overwhelming 93.7% of the votes. Alongside him, a 7-member Dispute Resolution Committee
For a long time, banks in Rwanda viewed lending money to farmers as a very big gamble. They were afraid that droughts, floods, or pests would destroy crops, leaving farmers with nothing and making it impossible for them to pay back their loans. Because of these risks, small-scale farmers were often turned away when they
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A new project aimed at strengthening economic participation among cross-border traders and small businesses was officially launched in Kigali by CDE Rwanda.
Some families in Kayonza District have lived with many challenges. Drought, lack of water, poor harvests, low income, and family conflicts were part of daily life. But behind all these visible problems, there was another serious issue that many people did not talk about: hunger of the mind. Many men and women believed that development
