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Rwanda Stock Exchange Lists BRD Bond After Strong Investor Demand

The Rwanda Stock Exchange has officially listed the third issuance of the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), in a move that underscores the country’s growing momentum in sustainable finance and capital market development. The bond recorded a strong performance in the primary market, achieving a 126.2% subscription rate and raising over Frw […]

RURA sanctions CanalBox over prolonged internet disruptions after customer complaints

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has sanctioned internet service provider GVA Rwanda Ltd, commonly known as CanalBox, following days of widespread service disruptions that left many customers across Rwanda frustrated and unable to access stable internet. The complaints, which increased sharply during the outages, came from households, businesses, and other users who said the […]

Middle East crisis may cut Africa’s 2026 growth by 0.2%, AfDB warns

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East could reduce Africa’s economic growth by 0.2 percent in 2026, according to a joint policy document released on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, by the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). […]

Africa CEO Forum Returns to Kigali with Focus on Scaling Africa’s Growth

Africa’s largest annual private-sector gathering, the Africa CEO Forum, is set to return to Kigali on May 14–15, bringing together more than 2,800 business leaders, investors, and policymakers from across the continent and around the world. The two-day summit will feature high-level discussions, panel sessions, and executive dialogues aimed at reinforcing the role of the […]