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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
COMESA members during a meeting on Wednesday, October 8. The block has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs. Courtesy
Technology

COMESA launches regional digital payments system

Friday, October 10, 2025
Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for National Treasury in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning delivers his remarks during the event.
Finance

Rwanda, Zimbabwe join forces to unlock microfinance growth

Monday, August 18, 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
Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC), speaks to The New Times in Kigali on August 6. Photos by Titus Manzi
Editorial

Closing the gap between academia and industry in Rwanda

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
A resident using Biogas to cook his food in Gisagara District. Courtesy

Africa must not sell itself short: Let carbon markets fund development, not just emissions

Tuesday, August 05, 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
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025