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In November 2024, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) announced plans to establish regulations governing the use and trading of cryptocurrencies.
Economy

What to know about new draft law on virtual assets

Thursday, March 05, 2026
A section of Remera residential area which the City of Kigali has earmarked for redevelopment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Infrastructure

Why official land prices no longer reflect reality

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.
Technology

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
A pupil undergoes a hearing screening at GS Cyivugiza during World Hearing Day..
Health

Hearing loss: Late detection, stigma deny children timely care

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Dan GATSINZI
Featured

‘Twiyubakire’ programme prioritises education, agriculture in eight districts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
According to the World Health Organization, over 430 million people worldwide live with disabling hearing loss, including millions of children. Up to 60 percent of hearing loss in children is preventable.
Wellness

Ear infections, loud noise linked to hearing loss: Here's how you prevent it

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
A missile gets fired from a ship belonging to the US forces towards Iran. Photo by US Central Command.
International

How Rwandans in Middle East are keeping safe

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Students interact during a group work in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Digital work holds promise for Rwanda’s young population

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Workers on duty at a garment factory in Musanze District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The desirability of indifference

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI), popularly known as Mutuelle de Santé, marks 25 years.

New health funding model to protect medicine access and prices

Saturday, February 28, 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
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana gives a certificate of appreciation to a resident of Rutunga Sector during the celebration of the 25th Anniversaire of Mituelle
Health

Minister Habimana clarifies what Mutuelle de Santé reforms mean for contributors

Thursday, February 26, 2026