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The National Bank of Rwanda is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Editorial

Broad consultations on the e-Franc are very critical

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister of Youth and Arts; Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth; Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT; Belen Calvo Uyarra, EU Ambassador to Rwanda; and Christine Nkulikiyinka, Minister of Public Service and Labour, attend a past YouthConnekt event where young Rwandan entrepreneurs showcased their products. File
Economy

Inside Rwanda’s Rwf49bn five-year youth strategic plan

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Although Rwanda’s capital market is still developing, it has shown steady growth and resilience, with more companies going public and an expanding range of financial instruments. File
Economy

How capital markets can drive long-term investment in Rwanda

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the Pan-African Media Councils Summit held on July 14 in Arusha, Tanzania.
Rwanda

Rwanda Media Commission gets seat on continental body

Sunday, July 20, 2025
Antoine Sebera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA)
Technology

New RISA boss to champion AI integration, cyber security

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Students of Lycée Notre-Dame de Cîteaux utilise the Generation Global portal to register for and participate in the video conference. Courtesy photo
Featured

Preparing students for a global future; the success of ‘Generation Global’ in Rwanda

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Peer pressure is the influence that people in your age group—or social circle—have on your behavior, decisions, or actions. It often involves feeling pushed to conform to group norms or expectations. Craish Bahizi

The hidden cost of peer pressure: How social trends can lead to financial ruin

Monday, July 14, 2025
The New Times

From Babel to broadband: Bridging faith and technology in the digital age

Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Rwandan government was recognized this week for its efforts to improve digital inclusion and digital literacy. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda receives global recognition for advancing digital inclusion

Friday, July 11, 2025
Rwanda's Ambassador to Switzerland Urujeni Bakuramutsa receives the award for the Digital Ambassadors Program at the WSIS Prizes Champions Ceremony by ITU, in Geneva on July 7. Courtesy
Technology

What to know about Rwanda’s globally recognized Digital Ambassadors Program

Friday, July 11, 2025