Rwanda's agricultural exports generated more than Rwf 11.8 billion in five days, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).

Rwanda has tied with South Africa for the top spot on the continent in the 2026 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, scoring 43.4 out of a possible 50 points in its debut appearance in the global assessment.

Rwanda’s new fiscal year began on July 1, 2026, with the government planning to spend Rwf 7.8 trillion, an increase of 12% compared with the previous year’s budget.

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has announced that starting July 14, 2026, customers will be able to instantly transfer money across licensed financial institutions through eKash, Rwanda’s national digital payment system, connecting bank accounts and mobile wallets regardless of the provider.

Global oil demand is forecast to grow by 800,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2026 year-on-year, said a report released on Monday by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

Rwanda's annual urban inflation rate rose to 13.6% in June 2026, up from 12.9% in May, as higher transport, housing and healthcare costs continued to push up consumer prices.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level in five weeks as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran continue to heighten security concerns in one of the world's most important energy corridors.

South Africa's National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of more than 10,000 BMW vehicles over a potential defect affecting the starter system that could prevent the engine from starting or cause overheating.

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated on Thursday, July 9, 2026, marked the listing of its US$450 million Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Capital Bond with a Market Open Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange.

A new survey has found that while demand for credit in Rwanda remains overwhelmingly strong, many consumers continue to face barriers accessing the financing they need, pointing to opportunities to further expand financial inclusion in the country’s next phase of development.

Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate, Dangote Group, has selected Kenya’s coastal town of Lamu as the site for a planned $17 billion oil refinery, a project expected to become East Africa’s largest petroleum processing facility.

The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has launched its 2026/27 Compliance Improvement Plan (CIP) after exceeding its tax collection target for the 2025/26 fiscal year, raising Rwf 3.956 trillion in domestic revenue and achieving 104.2% of its central government revenue target.

Rwanda’s recent agreements with Kenya and Tanzania on petroleum imports could position the country as a regional supplier of fuel products, according to Minister of Trade and Industry Antoine Marie Kajangwe.

OPEC+ countries agreed on Sunday to raise the oil production cap in August by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) from July levels, according to a statement published after a virtual meeting of OPEC+.

In its continued commitment to building a more sustainable future, NCBA Bank Rwanda has reached another significant milestone by enabling more than 100 Rwandans to own electric vehicles (EVs) through its partnership with Longtai Group.

Rwanda and Russia have advanced their nuclear energy cooperation with the signing of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) implementation roadmap, moving the partnership into a more structured execution phase.

Microsoft is preparing to reduce its global workforce by less than 2.5% in a new round of layoffs, a move expected to affect thousands of employees across multiple departments, according to a report from Business Insider cited by several media outlets.

Rwanda and Kenya have signed a new petroleum import agreement that is expected to strengthen fuel supply security, improve logistics, and deepen regional economic cooperation through the Northern Corridor.

The Capital Markets Authority of Rwanda has concluded a study mission to Nigeria aimed at strengthening regulatory cooperation, modernising market infrastructure and supporting greater integration among African capital markets.

Rwanda, represented by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), is participating in World of Coffee Brussels 2026, one of the world’s leading international coffee trade exhibitions.