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<p>In this Invest Rwanda episode, we explore the rise of Rwanda&#8217;s capital markets and the impressive growth of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE). Discover how RSE is driving economic development, attracting investment, and positioning Rwanda as a financial hub in East Africa.</p>


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Invest Rwanda: The Rise of Rwanda’s Capital Markets

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<p>The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Rwanda has decided to maintain the policy rate at 6.5 per cent in its latest meeting. This decision reflects the bank’s commitment to balancing inflation control with economic growth, amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions. The move signals confidence in current monetary policies while ensuring stability in the financial sector.</p>


Central Bank of Rwanda maintains MPR at 6.5%

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<p>Swing, Connect, Succeed! ABN&#8217;s inaugural Rwanda Golf Day was a resounding success, bringing together over 70 corporate leaders for a day of friendly competition, networking, and camaraderie. Held on September 12, 2024, the tournament showcased the vibrant business landscape of Rwanda and offered participants a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers while enjoying a beautiful day on the green.</p>


The CNBC Africa Corporate Golf Tournament Rwanda

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<p>From the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of the BNR in Rwanda, under the theme of The Evolving Role of Central Banks, we bring you a panel discussion on the topic of Financial Inclusion: A Key Foundation for Sustainable Development.</p>


Financial Inclusion: A Key Foundation for Sustainable Development

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<p>The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, John Rwangombwa has announced that Rwanda&#8217;s monetary policy rate will be maintained at 7.5 per cent. This decision follows a review of the economy from November 2023 to February 2024. The last MPC meeting in November 2023 also maintained the lending rate at 7.5 per cent. with the last increment in August 2023 of 50 basis points. Inflation currently stands at 5 per cent, falling within the target band, with the decline in core inflation attributed to improved rainfall and softer energy prices and high sectorial performance. The Governor noted that global developments could influence future monetary policy outcomes.</p>


National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

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<p>For the third consecutive Monetary Policy Committee statement, Rwanda&#8217;s Central Bank has maintained the key repo rate at 4.5 per cent as it seeks to increase liquidity in the country&#8217;s recovering economy. Central Bank Governor, John Rwangombwa joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda’s Central Bank maintains key repo rate at 4.5%

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<p>At the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Rwandan government through the central bank and the ministry of finance announced a 100 billion francs economy recovery fund but the fund has seen not seen the uptake as was expected, John Rwangombwa, Governor National Bank of Rwanda spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


BNR Governor Rwangombwa gives update on the economy recovery fund

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<p>In Rwanda the economy grew by 3.6 per cent in the first quarter of this year, lower than the 6.1 per cent that the country achieved in the first quarter last year. John Rwangombwa, Governor National Bank of Rwanda spoke to CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Governor Rwangombwa on what the BNR is doing to cushion economy from COVID-19

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<p>After review from the country’s monetary policy meeting, Rwanda’s Central Bank has maintained the repo rate at 4.5 per cent as the country’s economy starts to bounce back from the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC Africa’s Arnold Kwizera spoke to the Central Bank Governor, John Rwangombwa for more.</p>


BNR Governor Rwangombwa: Why Rwanda’s Central Bank kept repo rate unchanged

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<p>The Central Bank of Rwanda has set up measures to support the economy amidst the COVID-19 crisis. John Rwangombwa, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda for more.</p>


Central Bank of Rwanda takes measures to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19

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In Rwanda, the Governor of Central Bank, John Rwangombwa last year noted that over the last nine years “the value of e-payments to GDP increased from 0.3 in 2011 to 34.6 in 2019 and that the target is to reach 80 per cent by 2024.”  Hexakomb, a local tech start-up is trying to make an attempt at increasing the section of the general public using cashless solutions to pay for basic services through digital means. Ernest Kayinamura, Founder and CEO of Hexakomb joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


This tech start-up seeks to provide e-payment solutions for Rwandans

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<p>Rwanda Central Bank&#8217;s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained its key repo at 5 per cent in its bid to continue supporting the economy and growing aggregate demand, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera caught up with Central Bank Governor, John Rwangombwa for more.</p>


Rwanda Central Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5%

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<p>Domestic capital markets are a vital source of stable, sustainable finance and underpin a private sector associated with employment and economic growth. Yet, capital markets are underdeveloped across many African countries, CNBC Africa&#8217;s Arnold Kwizera recently caught up with Governor of Rwanda&#8217;s Central Bank, John Rwangombwa for more.</p>


Rwanda’s Central Bank Governor on growing domestic capital markets

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<p>At the ongoing WEF Davos forum 2019 CNBC Africa spoke to Rwanda’s Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa who says that the country’s growth projections are expected to increase to 8.2 per cent.</p>


Rwanda’s growth projections to increase to 8.2%

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<p>Presenting the bi-annual monetary policy and financial stability statement,  central bank governor, John Rwangombwa highlighted that the economy&#8217;s health in the first half of 2017 was underpinned by subdued inflation and Rwandan Franc depreciation.</p>


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Invest Rwanda: The Rise of Rwanda’s Capital Markets

Central Bank of Rwanda maintains MPR at 6.5%

The CNBC Africa Corporate Golf Tournament Rwanda

Financial Inclusion: A Key Foundation for Sustainable Development

National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

Rwanda’s Central Bank maintains key repo rate at 4.5%

BNR Governor Rwangombwa gives update on the economy recovery fund

Governor Rwangombwa on what the BNR is doing to cushion economy from COVID-19

BNR Governor Rwangombwa: Why Rwanda’s Central Bank kept repo rate unchanged

Central Bank of Rwanda takes measures to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19

This tech start-up seeks to provide e-payment solutions for Rwandans

Rwanda Central Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5%

Rwanda’s Central Bank Governor on growing domestic capital markets

Rwanda’s growth projections to increase to 8.2%

NBR Governor John Rwangombwa speaks on the economy

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Invest Rwanda: The Rise of Rwanda’s Capital Markets

Central Bank of Rwanda maintains MPR at 6.5%

The CNBC Africa Corporate Golf Tournament Rwanda

Financial Inclusion: A Key Foundation for Sustainable Development

National Bank of Rwanda maintains policy rate at 7.5%

Rwanda’s Central Bank maintains key repo rate at 4.5%

BNR Governor Rwangombwa gives update on the economy recovery fund

Governor Rwangombwa on what the BNR is doing to cushion economy from COVID-19

BNR Governor Rwangombwa: Why Rwanda’s Central Bank kept repo rate unchanged

Central Bank of Rwanda takes measures to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19

This tech start-up seeks to provide e-payment solutions for Rwandans

Rwanda Central Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5%

Rwanda’s Central Bank Governor on growing domestic capital markets

Rwanda’s growth projections to increase to 8.2%

NBR Governor John Rwangombwa speaks on the economy

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