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Attendees pose for a group photo at the launch of “K’avance,” an innovative overdraft service that allows users to complete essential mobile money transactions even when their wallet balance is low, on December 3. Courtesy
Featured

MoMo Rwanda launches ‘K’avance’ overdraft to keep your transactions moving

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
A teacher trains a student with a disability in class. The high cost of specialised schools continues to push many children with disabilities out of the classroom. Courtesy
Education

High school cost derails education of special needs learners

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Some of the refugees who were repatriated on Tuesday at the Rwanda-Burundi border.
Rwanda

Over 100 Burundian refugees return home

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A citizen undergoes biometrics capture during National ID registration. Rwanda is transitioning from physical ID cards to a new digital identification system, which will address long-standing gaps in current system. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

A smarter, safer ID system is crucial for a digital future

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Citizens take part in a past Umuganda exercise. File.
Rwanda

Senate backs plan to broaden monthly Umuganda scope

Monday, November 24, 2025
Bank tellers attend to the customers at Bank of Kigali main branch on October 10. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Smart borrowing: When loans make sense and when they don’t

Monday, November 24, 2025
Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour (C), congratulated the awardees at Mövenpick Kigali on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Featured

Global business services sector grows by 39.7%, over 4,000 jobs created

Friday, November 21, 2025
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Innocent Muhizi, presents his letters of credence to Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the Singaporean president  on Monday, November 17. Courtesy
International

Tech, trade top Muhizi’s agenda as Rwanda’s envoy to Singapore

Monday, November 17, 2025
An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Tax-free entry level smartphones in Africa: A policy lever for digital inclusion or a fiscal tightrope?

Monday, November 17, 2025