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The National Bank of Rwanda’s five-month proof of concept (PoC) for the proposed e-Franc Rwandais suggests that a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is technically feasible. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

A digital franc holds promise, but users will determine success 

Friday, February 27, 2026
Workers search for victims after a retaining wall collapsed during construction of a commercial building in Kimironko on January 8, 2024. File photo.
Infrastructure

How bad design, drainage make retaining walls a hidden risk

Friday, February 27, 2026
Patients at Butaro Health Centre in Burera District. File

Why we must all back the new reforms in Mutuelle de Sante

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Tour du Rwanda riders during Stage 2, from Nyamata to Huye. FERWACY has pledged to tighten safety regulations for the Tour du Rwanda caravan following a fatal accident that claimed two lives in Gatsibo.
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda organisers tighten safety measures after fatal caravan crash

Monday, February 23, 2026
Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, addresses Members of Parliament on Tuesday, February 17. Courtesy 
Rwanda

MPs back tougher action on abandoned mining pits

Monday, February 23, 2026
A tea plantation in Nyamasheke District. The state owns about 120,000 hectares of land, equivalent to roughly 500,000 plots, most of which are allocated to agriculture and forestry. Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Over 120,000 hectares of state-owned land idle, govt looks to put it to use

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Students learning about solar refrigeration at ACES. The course covers solar energy basics, system design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and energy storage solutions like batteries and thermal systems, ensuring certified competence in solar solutions. Photo by Clean Cooling Network | Mireille Isimbi
Featured

PHOTOS: Cooling the Future: Inside ACES’ Academy of Sustainable Innovation

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Buses operating in Kigali. Two years ago, the government introduced a framework to professionalise public transport drivers. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Security

Plan to certify bus drivers faces enforcement issues

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The New Times

DR Congo: When false narrative turns deadly

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
A fire outbreak occurred on Monday, February 16 on a commercial building in Rubavu town. Courtesy
Rwanda

Police probe fire incident in Rubavu

Monday, February 16, 2026
For the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place from February 22 to March 1, the leading beverage company participates through its premium beer brand Amstel, which it said has long been a Gold Sponsor of the race.
Featured

Featured: BRALIRWA powers Tour du Rwanda 2026 with Amstel, deepening an enduring partnership

Monday, February 16, 2026
A healthcare worker collects a blood sample from a donor at a medical facility. Courtesy
Health

Fear, faith, and misconceptions: Why people avoid blood donations

Saturday, February 14, 2026