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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
A view of Rwanda's Central Bank Headquarters in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Central bank invites innovators to try Rwanda’s upcoming digital currency

Friday, August 01, 2025
SACCO Byimana in Ruhango District. Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs are expected to drop from the current 24% to between 2% and 14% annually, according to Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs fall as consolidation nears completion

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the 2025-26 budget bill to the Members of Parliament. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s 2025/26 tax shifts: What divergence from EAC tariffs means

Saturday, July 12, 2025
King Faisal Hospital in Kigali. The hospital aims to further enhance its capabilities by integrating artificial intelligence tools. Courtesy photo
Featured

FEATURED: How King Faisal Hospital uses digital technology to revolutionise patient care, efficiency

Monday, July 07, 2025
Platforms like MTN MoMo and Airtel Money,have revolutionised how people manage their finances. File

Understanding mobile money and e-wallets: What every Rwandan should know

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Central Bank Deputy Governor Justin Nsengiyumva addresses participants in the Annual research Conference in Kigali. Courtesy
Economy

Research crucial to advancing digital payments, says deputy central bank governor

Sunday, May 18, 2025
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has issued a list of financial and insurance services exempted from this tax. 
Economy

Eight VAT-exempt financial and insurance services

Saturday, April 19, 2025
The campaign will reward merchants who actively use their MoMoPay codes for transactions. Two lucky merchants will each win a pickup truck. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Mobile Money Limited launches ‘BivaMoMotima 3’ to reward merchants with exciting prizes

Monday, February 24, 2025
The project aims to enhance rural financial inclusion through digital innovation
Featured

SPENN launches 'Regenerate Rwanda' project, bringing digital financial services to 20,000 rural lives

Monday, February 10, 2025
A moto taxi user pays the transport fee via Mobile money in Kigali.
Technology

What should be done to address disruptions in cashless payments?

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Delegates use Virtual Reality (VR) technologies at BioNtech firm in Kigali Special Economic Zone in December 2023. Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) fall under the umbrella of extended reality(XR) technologies. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Four technologies to watch out for in Rwanda in 2025

Sunday, January 12, 2025