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Panelists discuss the volatility of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoin during the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 returns to Kigali from March 10 to 12. fILE
Technology

FinTech leaders gather in Kigali for IFF 2026

Monday, March 09, 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
The National Bank of Rwanda’s five-month proof of concept (PoC) for the proposed e-Franc Rwandais suggests that a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is technically feasible. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

A digital franc holds promise, but users will determine success 

Friday, February 27, 2026
NCBA Rwanda’s Managing Director Maurice Toroitich addresses delegates at the event. In Rwanda, NCBA operates branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Kayonza, and Rusizi
Featured

NCBA vows to fuel Rubavu’s leap from border town to business hub

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the event in Kigali on Friday, February 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Agribusiness customers hail BPR’s impact at appreciation event

Friday, February 13, 2026
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