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Women’s participation in Rwanda’s labour market increased by 7.4 percentage points between 2020 and 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Labour force: Women participation increases by 7.4%

Sunday, March 01, 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 follow a traditional ballet during a high-level customer engagement forum hosted by NCBA in Musanze. Courtesy
Featured

NCBA commits to financing Musanze’s urban development

Monday, February 23, 2026
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Director of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses participants during a High-Level Policy Dialogue to confront barriers keeping persons with disabilities on the margins of Rwanda’s financial system in Kigali on February 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Key players urge action to close financial inclusion gaps for persons with disabilities

Saturday, February 21, 2026
A view of Anjia Cement Factory in Muhanga. Foreign private capital inflows into Rwanda increased by 23.9 per cent in 2024, reaching $1.0985 billion. File
Economy

Foreign private capital inflows into Rwanda rise by 23.9% in 2024

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Maurice Toroitich, the Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda and Chantal Kagame, the CEO of Mobile Money Rwanda during the launch of the new parternship in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

MoKash rolls out lock savings, loan top up features

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Maurice Toroitich, the Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda and Chantal Kagame, the CEO of Mobile Money Rwanda during the launch of the new parternship in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Featured: MoKash rolls out lock savings, loan top up features

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A view of Kimironko market.
Business

Kimironko traders seek clarity on rent structure for modern market

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
A poultry farmer tends to her chicken farm in Ruhango District. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Why has the chicken refused to cross the road?

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Simba Supermarket continues to set the pace in everyday retail by delivering quality products that meet the needs of modern households while remaining accessible and affordable. Courtesy
Featured

Why Simba Supermarket delivers global quality with everyday affordability

Thursday, January 22, 2026