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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
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
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
Panelists at the Multi-Sectoral High-Level Dialogue, held under the theme “From commitment to action scaling up regional competitiveness to unlock trade and prosperity in EAC,”
Economy

EAC pushes five-point plan to ease cross-border trade

Friday, February 20, 2026
Ndoli Mitali, the Chief Commercial Officer at Broadband Systems Corporation speaks during an interview in Kigali. Photo by Kellya
Featured

BSC’s Starlink authorisation enhances internet reliability in Rwanda

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Sahr Kpundeh, Country Manager at World Bank addresses delegates at the meeting in Kiagali on Monday, February 16. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda’s rural connectivity model offers lessons for Africa - Experts

Monday, February 16, 2026
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International

Kagame congratulates Barbadian PM Mottley upon re-election victory

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Group Vivendi Africa (GVA Rwanda), the company behind Canalbox, officially launched Canalbox Business, a new range of fibre-based internet solutions in Kigali on Thursday, February 12. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Canalbox rolls out ultra reliable internet to power Rwanda’s digital economy

Friday, February 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents progress on NST2 during the opening of the 20th National Umushyikirano Council on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Umushyikirano: PM Nsengiyumva presents performance under NST2

Thursday, February 05, 2026
MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali and schoool officials during the launch of a construction project at Bukure school

When connection carries responsibility

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
A motorcycle taxi passenger pays the fare via mobile money in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What Rwanda’s new digital payment system means for your money

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Customer service desk staff help MTN Rwanda customers at the headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Building trust through customer experience

Wednesday, January 28, 2026