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Stacks of US dollar bills on a table. While the Rwandan Franc is the only legal tender in Rwanda, there are people or entities allowed to get payments in foreign currencies in the country, depending on the nature of their businesses (Internet photo)
Business

New rule: Who can get paid in foreign currency in Rwanda?

Sunday, September 21, 2025
Former President of Rwanda General Juvenal Habyarimana

How Habyarimana controlled his network of killers

Friday, September 19, 2025
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the presentation on Thursday, September 18. Photo: Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan franc eases pressure on stronger exports

Friday, September 19, 2025
Their discussion centered on how to boost the campaign of fighting against all activities related to Money Laundering, Countering Terrorism Financing.
Security

NGOs pledge stronger safeguards against money laundering, terrorism financing

Friday, September 19, 2025
Farmers work in a potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Banks put on the spot over agriculture loans

Friday, September 19, 2025
Workers at a construction site in Kigarama Sector in Kicukiro. Craish Bahizi
Housing

Kigali’s building permit delays draw MPs’ concern

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fidel Ndahayo, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, speaks at the conference in Vienna on Wednesday, September 17. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda looks to nuclear energy through small modular reactors

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Officials and participants pose for a photo at the inaugural Rwanda Wood Sector Forum (RWSF) on September 17. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Rwanda eyes sustainable growth in wood industry at first-ever sector forum

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Leaders of Faith based organisation during a meeting with RGB officials in Kigali on Wednesday, September 17. Courtesy
Religion

Faith-based organisations warned of money laundering, terror financing

Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye addresses delegates during the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer on September 17.
Environment

Scientists push for nationwide air and noise pollution monitoring

Thursday, September 18, 2025
For the first time, Rwanda on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 performed cochlear implant surgeries that restore hearing for people with severe auditory impairment. Courtesy

Cochlear implants in Rwanda: Why a medical breakthrough demands inclusive communication

Thursday, September 18, 2025
The former CEO of Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) Omar Munyaneza and Gisele Umuhumuza, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Infrastructure
Crime

Former WASAC top execs released on bail

Wednesday, September 17, 2025