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October 1, 1990, the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA), the armed wing of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), launched the war to liberate Rwanda from the genocidal regime

October 6: The first RPA battle with foreign forces in Gabiro

Monday, October 06, 2025
Cimerwa factory workers pack cement for market. The firm plans a $190m clinker plant to cut imports and save Rwanda an estimated $2.88bn in foreign exchange over 25 years. File
Business

CIMERWA’s $190m clinker plant that could save Rwanda billions of francs

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
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Business

Cement maker CIMERWA to pay over Rwf14bn in dividends

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Stacks of US dollar bills on a table. While the Rwandan Franc is the only legal tender in Rwanda, there are people or entities allowed to get payments in foreign currencies in the country, depending on the nature of their businesses (Internet photo)
Business

New rule: Who can get paid in foreign currency in Rwanda?

Sunday, September 21, 2025
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the presentation on Thursday, September 18. Photo: Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan franc eases pressure on stronger exports

Friday, September 19, 2025
Government initiatives like the Made in Rwanda campaign are a key step in this direction. They aim to boost local production, reduce import dependency, and strengthen the export base. Craish Bahizi

Smooth sailing ahead or rough waters to navigate? An economic outlook on Rwanda

Friday, September 05, 2025
A member of Abakunda Ibireti cooperative harvests pyrethrum flowers in Musanze District, Northern Province. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Cooperatives amass Rwf95bn in collective capital

Sunday, August 31, 2025
Officials and participants pose for a group photo. Photos by Titus Manzi
Featured

Beyond banking: BK backs Rwanda's healthcare goals

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Workers sort coffee beans under process for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rising prices offer Rwanda’s coffee sector a boost

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda addresses journalists during a press conference, on Thursday, August 21. Keza Kellya
Economy

Central bank raises lending rate to 6.75% to avert higher inflation

Thursday, August 21, 2025
A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali head office. Numbers show that Rwanda's inflation rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year in July, up from 7 per cent in June. File
Economy

What is behind the rise in inflation?

Wednesday, August 13, 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