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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
The rapid spread of short-term digital loans is not a side story in financial inclusion but a central pillar of economic resilience.
Editorial

Mobile loans are a key pillar for small business continuity, expansion

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Rayon Sports fans look dejected after a 4–0 Super Cup defeat to APR FC at Amahoro Stadium on January 10. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Why fans are leaving stadiums — and how to bring them back

Friday, January 30, 2026
Zipline drone delivering blood in Rwanda. Courtesy

Building early, learning fast: The trust behind Rwanda’s digital path

Monday, January 26, 2026
People conduct a Yoga training session in Kigali. People are now learning music, dance, and yoga through online classes.

Electronic versus manual skills

Wednesday, January 21, 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
The New Times

Teaching in our voice: Using AI to empower teachers, protect every child

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Nine people were killed and six others injured after lightning struck a group of farmers who had taken shelter from the rain in Jarama Sector, Ngoma District.
Environment

Ngoma deaths spotlight hidden lightning risks in low-lying areas

Monday, January 12, 2026
Nine people were killed and six others injured after lightning struck a group of farmers sheltering from the rain in Jarama Sector, Ngoma District. COURTESY
Rwanda

Ngoma: Nine dead, six injured in lightning incident

Sunday, January 04, 2026
The fuel levy shifted from a fixed charge of Rwf115 per litre to 15 per cent of CIF value to support road maintenance. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

How tax reforms in 2025 raised over Rwf130bn in six months

Monday, January 05, 2026
A traffic jam photographed at former Rwandex in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Phone use while driving only illegal if hand-held, minister clarifies

Monday, December 29, 2025