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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
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
BPR Bank Rwanda customers being served at Nyabugogo brank in Kigali. File
Business

How short-term loans are giving small businesses quick relief

Monday, February 16, 2026
MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali and schoool officials during the launch of a construction project at Bukure school

When connection carries responsibility

Tuesday, February 03, 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
Patricia Uwase, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI).
Technology

Which Rwandan digital solutions are finding markets abroad?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
RURA’s directive to make USSD short codes work across all mobile networks is a welcome and overdue intervention in Rwanda’s digital ecosystem.
Editorial

Ending the USSD maze is progress, but interoperability must be the destination

Friday, January 16, 2026
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has issued a new directive requiring that all approved short codes be activated and integrated across all mobile networks. Courtesy
Technology

RURA directive ends network-based USSD codes confusion

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Henry Obike, Chief Innovation Officer at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy
Featured

I&M Bank launches "Twika na Banki Muhorana" campaign to drive digital banking

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Featured

MTN Rwanda strengthens digital safety with child online protection initiative

Sunday, December 21, 2025
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
CanalBox now offers new payment options through MTN Mobile Money (18224#) and Airtel Money (182436#)
Featured

Canalbox announces new ways to pay subscription

Monday, December 15, 2025