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Eric Ngabonziza Karekezi, the newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Market Authority (CMA)
Rwanda

Ex-banker to head Capital Market Authority

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Panelists take part in a discussion during the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre from November 7–10. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

‘Time for Africa to shift from tech consumer to innovator,’ experts say

Friday, December 05, 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
Officials and delegates pose for a photo following an evening that celebrated loyalty, shared prosperity, and the Bank’s ongoing role in Rwanda’s socio-economic development
Featured

Equity Bank hosts members’ gala highlighting impact, innovation

Friday, November 21, 2025
Central Bank Governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, addresses journalists during a press conference on Thursday. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Economy

Why Central Bank maintained lending rate at 6.75%

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Carine Umutoni, Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda and other panelists engage in a discussion during the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza
Technology

Banks, regulators back AI for smooth African trade

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Equity Bank officials and clients pose for a group photo during the launch of the new Ndi Umunyamuryango campaign in Kigali on November 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Equity Bank pushes ‘Ndi Umunyamuryango’ drive to turn clients into members

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
A view of Kigali Central Business District in Nyarugenge. Rwanda has emerged as one of the standout performers in the 2025 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI). Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Rwanda climbs in latest Absa Financial Markets Index

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Idrissa Diop, Director of Compliance at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). Courtesy
Business

Banking compliance no longer about control, but advisory – Afreximbank’s Idrissa Diop

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro speaks at the launch of the Financial Sector Development Strategy on Thursday, October 16. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Govt bets on fintech to spur financial sector under new strategy

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye poses for a photo with his new cabinet. Courtesy

President Ndayishimiye’s appointee who made FDLR’s dreams come true

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
The National Bank of Rwanda is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Editorial

Broad consultations on the e-Franc are very critical

Sunday, August 03, 2025