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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the central bank policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.25% in response to rising inflation. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Editorial

The real test for Central Bank lies ahead

Friday, May 22, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Central bank raises policy rate to contain inflation

Friday, May 22, 2026
President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema (L) and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (R) during a presidential panel discussion at Africa CEO Forum on Thursday, May 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Africa must process its own minerals, say Tinubu, Nguema

Friday, May 15, 2026
A view of RSSB's Heza Estate, a landmark residential development located in Batsinda, Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

[Press release] RSSB unveils Heza Estate: 548 quality homes now available in Batsinda

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
A farmer displays a variety of agricultural products grown on her farm. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Women

Govt launches centre to boost financing for women-led businesses

Monday, May 04, 2026
A client tests a new electric car at Rwandamotor in Gahanga, Kicukiro District, Kigali, on April 1. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Rwanda

Are rising fuel prices driving e-mobility transition?

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Students showcase projects in robotics and artificial intelligence on February 21. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Women

Women in science, technology push for mentorship, access to resources

Thursday, April 23, 2026
As a result of increased investment, fish production, mainly tilapia, has risen from 31,465 metric tonnes in 2019 to 52,439 metric tonnes in 2025. 
Agriculture

Private investment fuels tilapia boom in Rwanda

Monday, April 20, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda and MUA Insurance Rwanda Ltd, staff pose for a photo at the launch of “Isheja”, a new hybrid banking and insurance product, on Monday, March 30. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Equity Bank, MUA-Insurance launch low interest banking-insurance product to empower women customers

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A view of the newly constructed housing units in Mpazi, designed to accommodate residents relocated from high-risk zones within Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing

Govt turns to rent-to-own to ease housing pressure

Monday, March 30, 2026
The UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference aimed at unlocking green finance and scaling climate innovation in Africa. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

UK-Rwanda climate conference maps out solutions to fix gaps in cooling, cold-chain systems

Wednesday, March 25, 2026