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Hortense Mudenge, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, delivers her remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

FinTech innovation must deliver real economic opportunities, leaders say

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
A total of 164 golfers, including 30 women, participate at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) Golf Tournament, sponsored by Equity Bank Rwanda at Kigali Golf Resort and Villas on March 8. The Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) Golf Tournament, brought together business leaders, policymakers, investors and members of the golfing community. PHOTOS BY KELLYA KEZA
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Golf meets fintech as 164 players join Equity Bank tourney ahead of Kigali forum

Monday, March 09, 2026
Bauhaus International CEO Dr. Victor Onukwugha and Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean Guy Africa during a meeting in 2025. File

Investor to build 900 housing units in Gahanga

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Located between Iran and Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world most important chokepoints.
International

How significant is Strait of Hormuz in US, Israel-Iran conflict

Monday, March 02, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
Experts during a discussion during East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2026 (EABIS 2026) in Nairobi.
Economy

Addressing non-tariff barriers key to accelerating intra-EAC trade - experts

Thursday, February 26, 2026
BNR Deputy Governor Nick Barigye during an interview with The New Times. File
Economy

How will central bank’s rate hike tame inflation?

Monday, February 23, 2026
Central Bank has reiterated that low-denomination coins remain legal tender. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank reaffirms validity of coins amid public complaints

Friday, February 20, 2026
Rwanda recorded a 60 percent decline in digital payment fraud cases in 2025, according to data from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
Technology

Digital payment fraud cases fell by more than half last year – BNR

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses journalists during a past press conference. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Finance

Central Bank raises key interest rate by 50 bps to reign in inflation 

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Mutesi Rusagara, the Minister of State for Resource Mobilisation and Public Investment in the Ministry of Finance, delivers her remarks. Courtesy
Environment

Private capital key as Rwanda eyes $12bn for climate action

Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). Sam Ngenda
Economy

MPs approve relevance of bill reforming central bank operations

Friday, February 13, 2026