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A tea farmer in Rulindo checks her phone to confirm if the payment from her cooperative has been received. Courtesy photos
Featured

Access to Finance Rwanda turns 15: Changing lives, driving an inclusive financial ecosystem, economy

Friday, September 26, 2025
Diane Mukasahaha, founder and CEO of the textile company DIKAM Ltd, has been named one of the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. 
Business

Rwandan businesswoman among 10 vying for big share of $1.5m

Friday, September 12, 2025
Minister Nduhungirehe at the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF), on Monday, August 26
Economy

Africa-Singapore trade surges 50% in five years

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer Monzer Ali and other officials at the launch of the campaign, branded Tunga Taci na MTN, launched on Tuesday, August 19, at MTN headquarters. Titus Manzi
Featured

MTN Rwanda, Yellow launch smartphone financing scheme ‘Tunga Taci na MTN’

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during the 2025 Microfinance Winter School for CEOs of Microfinance Institutions in Zimbabwe and Rwanda in Kigali on August 19. Courtesy
Technology

Why lenders need to adopt AI-powered credit scoring, blockchain tech

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Dunstan Ayodele Stober, MTN’s Chief Finance Officer during an interview with The New Times on Thursday, August 14. Craish Bahizi
Technology

MTN Rwanda focuses on network upgrades, fintech growth amid profit recovery

Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Capital Market Authority has released a draft law regulating capital market business for public comments. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What you need to know about Rwanda’s new capital market bill

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Driven by a dynamic fintech landscape and increasing digital adoption, banks across the continent are strategically deploying AI. Craish Bahizi

Artificial intelligence: Benefits to the banking sector in Africa

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Today, a product is more than its function. It’s a symbol, a story, a mirror. A meal plan isn’t just food; it’s identity, wellness, and aspiration

When a product stops being just a product

Tuesday, August 05, 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
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
Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister of Youth and Arts; Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth; Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT; Belen Calvo Uyarra, EU Ambassador to Rwanda; and Christine Nkulikiyinka, Minister of Public Service and Labour, attend a past YouthConnekt event where young Rwandan entrepreneurs showcased their products. File
Economy

Inside Rwanda’s Rwf49bn five-year youth strategic plan

Wednesday, July 30, 2025