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A passenger uses Tap&Go card to pay for transport fare. Tap&Go is among digital services developed by Rwandans companies and exported to other countries. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Can digital services become a key export for Rwanda?

Friday, December 13, 2024
Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank, interacts with Ole Thonke, Undersecretary for Development Policy in Denmark during the launch on Tuesday, December 3. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: BPR Bank, Denmark launch $5.6m credit guarantee to support MSMEs

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Fintech Strategy aims at fostering financial inclusion, attracting investments, and positioning the country as a leading fintech hub in Africa. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Rwanda launches National Fintech Strategy to drive growth and innovation

Friday, November 29, 2024
Aerial view of Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. File
Economy

70% of industrial parks operational as gov’t woos more investors

Monday, November 25, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force armed guard during the parade at the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro National Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Security

Rwanda safety, security still top pillars in governance score card

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Airtel Rwanda Managing Director Emmanuel Hamez speaks during a press event on Tuesday, November 20, Photo Courtesy
Featured

Airtel Rwanda launches ‘Voice Over 4G’, completes nationwide network upgrade

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Participants at Kigali’s free co-working space, which empowers tech startups. Players in Rwanda’s start-up ecosystem welcome the draft ministerial order on awarding public tenders for innovation. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Start-ups weigh in on ministerial order on public procurement

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Jeanne Francoise Mubiligi, Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), speaks at the launch of the Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth report in Kigali on Wednesday, November 13. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Economy

Economic policy reforms could spur rapid private sector growth – World Bank report

Thursday, November 14, 2024
The average broadband cost in Rwanda is around $22.15 (about Rwf30,124), with basic mobile data and voice plans costing $7.44 and advanced plans costing $4.25.Photo Courtesy 
Technology

Why Rwanda leads in affordable internet for Africa's digital nomads

Thursday, November 07, 2024
The value of trade between East African Community (EAC) member states remained low at 15 per cent in 2023. Courtesy Photo
Business

Intra-EAC trade remains low on non-tariff barriers

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Both delegations pose for a group photo at the meeting that was held under the theme “Facilitating Partnerships For Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Featured

FEATURED: Equity Bank, CII launch India-Rwanda trade mission, positioning Kigali as ‘Africa's key destination for Indian businesses’

Friday, October 25, 2024
Panelists during a discussion at Inclusive Finitech Forum in 2023. Rwanda is positioning itself to be a fintech hub. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda targets $200mn in new financial technology investments

Monday, October 21, 2024