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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
Central Bank has reiterated that low-denomination coins remain legal tender. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank reaffirms validity of coins amid public complaints

Friday, February 20, 2026
Rwanda recorded a 60 percent decline in digital payment fraud cases in 2025, according to data from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
Technology

Digital payment fraud cases fell by more than half last year – BNR

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Some of the electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File
Environment

More electric buses to be deployed on Kigali roads under new govt tender

Thursday, January 08, 2026
SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Plc officials unveil Ako Kanya product in Kigali on Tuesday, December 16. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

SanlamAllianz Life Insurance launches ‘Ako Kanya’ USSD service to enable instant access to savings

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
University students can now withdraw money and make cashless payments via Airtel Money, with their accounts linked to the service. Courtesy
Featured

Airtel, BRD team up to promote fee-free digital payments for university students

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Passengers board a bus to Remera at Rwandex. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Kigali commuters hail new public transport model

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Government officials gather for a group photo during the launch of eKash in Kigali on Friday, December 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Rwanda rolls out system ending fragmented digital payments

Friday, December 05, 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
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