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EAC Heads of State and Governments during the 25th Summit on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy

Why strengthening East African regional integration matters in a turbulent global economy

Friday, March 13, 2026
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holding, speaks during a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026
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6 Indian-origin billionaires who built their wealth in Africa to watch in 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The GSMA gives a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape.
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Press release: Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred GSMA lifetime achievement award for transforming global telecommunications

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
Experts during a discussion during East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2026 (EABIS 2026) in Nairobi.
Economy

Addressing non-tariff barriers key to accelerating intra-EAC trade - experts

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Panelists at the Multi-Sectoral High-Level Dialogue, held under the theme “From commitment to action scaling up regional competitiveness to unlock trade and prosperity in EAC,”
Economy

EAC pushes five-point plan to ease cross-border trade

Friday, February 20, 2026
Sahr Kpundeh, Country Manager at World Bank addresses delegates at the meeting in Kiagali on Monday, February 16. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda’s rural connectivity model offers lessons for Africa - Experts

Monday, February 16, 2026
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Kagame congratulates Barbadian PM Mottley upon re-election victory

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Group Vivendi Africa (GVA Rwanda), the company behind Canalbox, officially launched Canalbox Business, a new range of fibre-based internet solutions in Kigali on Thursday, February 12. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Canalbox rolls out ultra reliable internet to power Rwanda’s digital economy

Friday, February 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents progress on NST2 during the opening of the 20th National Umushyikirano Council on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Umushyikirano: PM Nsengiyumva presents performance under NST2

Thursday, February 05, 2026
A motorcycle taxi passenger pays the fare via mobile money in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What Rwanda’s new digital payment system means for your money

Tuesday, February 03, 2026