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A student with disabilities sits attentively during a class session. As the country marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, under the theme “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” access to education continues to expand. Courtesy
Education

What is being done to improve access to inclusive education?

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
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
BK Group Plc officials pose for a group photo during a press conference in Kigali on November 25. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Nine-month results show solid growth momentum for Bank of Kigali

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Some of the refugees who were repatriated on Tuesday at the Rwanda-Burundi border.
Rwanda

Over 100 Burundian refugees return home

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Bank tellers attend to the customers at Bank of Kigali main branch on October 10. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Smart borrowing: When loans make sense and when they don’t

Monday, November 24, 2025
The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, at the signing ceremony. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwanda, EU sign €10 million agreement to support refugees

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Innocent Muhizi, presents his letters of credence to Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the Singaporean president  on Monday, November 17. Courtesy
International

Tech, trade top Muhizi’s agenda as Rwanda’s envoy to Singapore

Monday, November 17, 2025
An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Tax-free entry level smartphones in Africa: A policy lever for digital inclusion or a fiscal tightrope?

Monday, November 17, 2025
Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Stock Exchange, speaks during the event.
Business

Capital market launches grassroots investment campaign

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Burundian troops remain in DR Congo, where they were first deployed with the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in November 2022. Courtesy
Africa

How Burundian troops in South Kivu sparked a distinct humanitarian crisis amid DR Congo’s wider war

Saturday, November 15, 2025