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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
Governor of National Bank of Rwanda Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses at the ZEP-RE annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy
Low insurance penetration worries African policymakers
President Paul Kagame speaks during a panel discussion at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. The 2026 edition of the high-level gathering is scheduled for May 14–15 in Kigali.
Business
What's on the agenda of Africa CEO Forum?
Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Thursday, April 30. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Energy
Governance reforms key to unlocking Africa’s energy independence
Students collaborate during a hackathon competition in Kigali on February 26, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Technology
Digital gigs open doors but expose workers to risks
Delegates interact during the Aviation Africa summit 2025 in Kigali, on Thursday, September 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Tourism
Rwanda reaps nearly Rwf140bn from hosting meetings, events
A child watches a video on a smartphone. Rwanda is about to introduce a law that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda considers restricting social media use for children under 16
Aimé Abizera, the CEO of CanalBox, speaks to journalists (C) during a press conference in 2025. File
Technology
RURA orders CanalBox to compensate customers over service disruptions
Accommodation demand has surged in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum, with hotels and short-term rentals reporting increased bookings as delegates prepare to arrive. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi.
Tourism
Africa CEO Forum drives accommodation demand across Kigali
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Kwibuka
Health workers, patients killed in Genocide honoured at Kabgayi
The central bank has revoked the licences of seven private non-deposit taking financial service providers (NDFSPs) this year. FILE
Finance
Central bank oversight sees seven lenders lose licences
Jean-Bosco lyacu.
Technology
Jean-Bosco Iyacu appointed CEO of Mojaloop Foundation
RURA is strengthening sanitation systems by placing greater emphasis on water quality monitoring. file
Featured
RURA tightens enforcement to ensure safe water, sustainable sanitation
MTN Rwandacell PLC has  the appointed Elijah Iragaba as its new Chief Technology Officer. Courtesy
Rwanda
MTN Rwanda appoints Elijah Iragaba as Chief Technology Officer
The new initiative to be managed by EcoFleet Solutions, will operate as a dedicated airport shuttle system using environmentally friendly electric vehicles.  Courtesy
Infrastructure
Shuttle service to launch between Kigali airport, hotels
Karegeya interacts with cows during his visit to Switzerland.
Culture
Rwandan herdsman cheers up cows in Europe
A household consuming between zero and five cubic metres pays Rwf323 per meter with VAT excluded, while one consuming between five and 20 cubic metres pays Rwf340 per metre.
Featured
What drives your water bill? Inside RURA’s tariff system, consumer protection
Workers on duty at Legend Cables factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone on March 4. Industries operating within the Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) exported processed goods worth approximately $290 million in 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy
Kigali’s industrial exports reach $290 million
Pacific Tuyishime has been appointed as the new Managing Director of BK Capital Ltd. Courtesy
Business
BK Capital names Pacific Tuyishime new Managing Director

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