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RSSB Takes Full Control of BK General Insurance in Rwf31.7 Billion Transaction

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has acquired BK Group Plc’s entire shareholding in BK General Insurance Ltd for Rwf31.7 billion, completing the transfer of all three million issued shares in the insurer. BK Group…

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Digital Payment Fraud Cases Fall 30% as Electronic Transactions Rise

Reported cases of fraud involving digital financial services in Rwanda declined by 30.3 per cent in…

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Rwanda Targets Over 50% Coffee Output Growth, Plans 10,000-Hectare Expansion

Rwanda wants to increase its coffee output by more than 50 per cent through the renewal…

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BNR Raises Key Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Reaches 14.5%

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points,…

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RSSB Takes Full Ownership of Inyange, Ruliba Clays as Expansion Plans Advance

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has acquired the remaining shares in Inyange Industries Ltd and…

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I&M Bank Rwanda’s First-Half Net Profit Rises 62% to Rwf18.8 Billion

I&M Bank Rwanda recorded Rwf18.8 billion in profit after tax during the first half of 2026,…

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Rwf334 Billion Required to Expand Muvumba Irrigation Scheme to 10,000 Hectares

Rwanda requires $227.36 million, equivalent to approximately Rwf334 billion, to fully develop irrigation infrastructure and restore…

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Rwanda Finalises Rwf279 Billion Dual-Currency Loan, Including First-Ever Yen Financing

Rwanda has finalised a dual-currency commercial loan comprising €82 million and ¥15 billion, equivalent to approximately…

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BNR stops issuing licenses to new non-deposit-taking lenders for six months

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has introduced a six-month suspension on new licence applications from…

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RSE & AFRINEX Sign MoU to Expand Cross-Border Listings and Investor Access

The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) and Mauritius-based AFRINEX Exchange have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed…

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Rwanda Reached IMF Staff Agreement That Could Unlock $35.7 Million

Rwanda and International Monetary Fund staff agreed on the policies and reforms required to complete the first review of the country’s Extended…

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RSSB Takes Full Control of BK General Insurance in Rwf31.7 Billion Transaction

Digital Payment Fraud Cases Fall 30% as Electronic Transactions Rise

Rwanda Targets Over 50% Coffee Output Growth, Plans 10,000-Hectare Expansion

BNR Raises Key Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Reaches 14.5%

RSSB Takes Full Ownership of Inyange, Ruliba Clays as Expansion Plans Advance

I&M Bank Rwanda’s First-Half Net Profit Rises 62% to Rwf18.8 Billion

Rwf334 Billion Required to Expand Muvumba Irrigation Scheme to 10,000 Hectares

Rwanda Finalises Rwf279 Billion Dual-Currency Loan, Including First-Ever Yen Financing

BNR stops issuing licenses to new non-deposit-taking lenders for six months

RSE & AFRINEX Sign MoU to Expand Cross-Border Listings and Investor Access

Rwanda Reached IMF Staff Agreement That Could Unlock $35.7 Million

Rwanda Expanded Use of Two Trade Corridors as Regional Cargo Volumes Rose

Rwandan Franc Depreciated by 0.87% Over Six Months

TransUnion Rwanda Credit Coverage Expanded 85% Over Five Years

Rwanda Averaged 7% Annual Economic Growth as GDP Per Capita Reached $1,156 Between 2017 and 2025

Kigali International Financial Centre Assets Topped Rwf600bn as Rwanda’s Financial Sector Expanded

Rwanda’s Trade Climbed 34.5% to $2.33 Billion in Second Quarter

15 Small Things That Quietly Take Your Money Every Month

Rwanda Receives 40,000 Tonnes of Refined Petroleum Products in Landmark Deal with Kenya

Rwanda exported nearly $549 million worth of goods to five countries

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