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An aerial view of the Kibagabaga estate. A 2012 housing survey found that the City's current population will more than triple to over 5.3 million people by 2040, something that will present the City with immense urban housing pressure. (Timothy Kisambira)

World Bank warns of a looming urban housing crisis

Saturday, December 05, 2015
Minister Nsengimana (C) adresses the youth entrepreneures during the YouthConnekt Hangout. (Courtesy)

Youth urged to approach banks to seek finances for self-employment

Thursday, December 03, 2015
Premier Murekezi presents a report on agriculture sector performance over the last five years as Agriculture minister Geraldine Mukeshimana listens at Parliament yesterday. (Timothy Kisambira)

MPs laud achievements in agriculture sector

Wednesday, December 02, 2015
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RSwitch signs deal with global payments firm to ease access to financial services

Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Anyangwe (R), Dusabe (C) and Bulindi address the media. (All photos by Doreen Umutesi)

Businesswomen want women-only financial institution to shore up gender-related interest

Monday, November 23, 2015
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ICCO Cooperation: 50 years of securing sustainable livelihoods and justice and dignity for all

Monday, November 23, 2015
Katabarwa (L) and Nzagahimana sign the Memorandum of Understanding at Rwanda Institute of Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Microfinance Office in Kabusunzu on Friday. (Frederic Byumvuhore)

Microfinance institutions, coops in access to credit deal

Monday, November 09, 2015
A cashier at a microfinance attends to a young saver. Mobilising savings is key for a country's growth. (P. Tumwebaze)
Business

Savings week to focus on grassroots savers

Thursday, October 29, 2015
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What is Inclusive and Equitable Growth and Development and What Can be Done to Promote or Reinforce them?

Wednesday, October 28, 2015
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RSwitch partners with telecoms to boost electronic money transfer services

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
The new programme will increase access to credit among SMEs. (Courtesy)
Business

MFIs in drive to promote cashless transactions

Wednesday, October 07, 2015
A bank client signs a cheque leaf. The central bank has instituted new punitive measures on persons who issue bounced cheques. (Doreen Umutesi)

Bounced cheque issuers face tougher BNR punishments

Thursday, October 01, 2015