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At the Rwandex bus stop, the bus departed again for Remera within five minutes.
Infrastructure

First-hand experience of Kigali’s new bus lanes

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
New bus parked at Kabuga bus park in Kigali in March 2023. The government has signed performance-based agreements with private operators to provide public transport services using buses owned by Ecofleet Solutions, the newly established state-owned company. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure

What does the new bus contracting model entail?

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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Infrastructure

How Kigali's new public transport model will work

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire receives a token of appreciation from MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali during the Mobile World Congress Kigali 2025.
Rwanda

Driving Africa’s Tech Leap: MTN Rwanda at the heart of MWC Kigali 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025
Delegates tour an exhibition area at the third Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa, a three-day conference that opened in Kigali on October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Telecom leaders urge Africa to harness AI connectivity for inclusive growth

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Children during IT class at Ecole Primaire Nyaruyenzi in Mageragere Sector, Nyarugenge District on January 31, 2020. File

Mandated corporate innovation: A path to igniting Rwanda’s innovation momentum

Friday, October 10, 2025
A resident is served by Irembo agent as they unveiled the BYIKORERE Campaign, that aims at revolutionizing how citizens access and engage with government services in Burera in May 2023. Courtesy

The impact of digital transformation on local government service delivery in Rwanda: A compressive review

Thursday, October 02, 2025
A tea farmer in Rulindo checks her phone to confirm if the payment from her cooperative has been received. Courtesy photos
Featured

Access to Finance Rwanda turns 15: Changing lives, driving an inclusive financial ecosystem, economy

Friday, September 26, 2025
26 suspects accused of orchestrating fraudulent schemes through mobile money transactions. Courtesy
Crime

Tricks mobile money scammers use to deceive unsuspecting victims

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
A view of Rwanda's Central Bank Headquarters in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Central bank invites innovators to try Rwanda’s upcoming digital currency

Friday, August 01, 2025