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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
Rwanda's Ambassador to Switzerland Urujeni Bakuramutsa receives the award for the Digital Ambassadors Program at the WSIS Prizes Champions Ceremony by ITU, in Geneva on July 7. Courtesy
Technology

What to know about Rwanda’s globally recognized Digital Ambassadors Program

Friday, July 11, 2025
Workers inside the Rwanda Health Intelligence Centre in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Technology

Inside Rwanda’s plan to fast-track digital transformation by 2026

Wednesday, July 09, 2025
Innocent Bagamba Muhizi, CEO of the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA)
Technology

Rwanda’s Rwf280bn digital project halfway done – official

Tuesday, July 08, 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
British investigative journalist and author Linda Melvern, MP Amb. Fatuma Ndangiza, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Prof. PLO Lumumba, a prominent Pan-Africanist and rights activist, and Dr Alex Mvuka, an independent research consultant. Courtesy
Rwanda

'A standard of good governance’: Reflections on Rwanda at 31

Friday, July 04, 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