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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
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye speaks during a media briefing as the bank presented findings from its third-quarter 2025 Financial Stability and Monetary Policy Committee meetings on November 20. Photo: File.
Economy

Stronger exports, reserves help shore up Rwanda Franc in Q3

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire receives a token of appreciation from MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali during the Mobile World Congress Kigali 2025.
Rwanda

Driving Africa’s Tech Leap: MTN Rwanda at the heart of MWC Kigali 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi during a past interview. File
Business

Rwandan businesses eye service export markets

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Rwandan youth living in South Africa who are on a visit to Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

'Rwanda gives inviting energy to live here,' say diaspora living in South Africa

Sunday, October 05, 2025
A woman receives her money during a transaction activity at Umurenge SACCO Kacyiru. File

Umurenge SACCOs in the age of mobile finance: Is mobile money adoption signalling a turning point?

Thursday, October 02, 2025
Sidi Ould Tah, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Economy

New AfDB chief outlines four-point vision for African development

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam, the biggest one of its kind in Africa

Africa, when will you listen to me?

Sunday, September 07, 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
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