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MoFaya, a new digital loan and savings solution was launched by MoMo Rwanda in partnership with BPR Bank Rwanda Plc on August 1.
Featured

MoMo Rwanda, BPR Bank launch MoFaya for easier access to loans up to Rwf2m

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
University of Rwanda is set to host Rwanda Institute of Computing (RIC), a specialised institution for advanced training in AI and cybersecurity, which is expected to launch in September.
Technology

New Institute of Computing to train next generation of tech leaders

Saturday, July 25, 2026
EVP CHARGER currently operates about 95 electric motorcycle superfast direct charging stations and nearly 20 superfast charging stations for electric cars.
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How EVP Charger is powering Rwanda’s EV transition

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
One Acre Fund Chief Executive Officer, Belinda Bwiza and Hannington Namara, Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director sign the agreement in Kigali. Courtesy
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Farmers set to gain as Equity Bank Rwanda–One Acre Fund deal expands finance access

Friday, April 24, 2026
A view of Nyabugogo taxi park, Kigali’s main public transport hub. About 100 operators have been fined by RURA for illegally increasing fares. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Transporters face up to Rwf200,000 fines over illegal fare hikes

Saturday, April 18, 2026
RSwitch has achieved both PCI DSS and ISOIEC 27001-2022 certifications, globally recognised benchmarks for security and data protection.
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Featured: RSwitch – tried, tested and certified

Thursday, March 19, 2026
SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Plc officials unveil Ako Kanya product in Kigali on Tuesday, December 16. Photos by Kellya Keza
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SanlamAllianz Life Insurance launches ‘Ako Kanya’ USSD service to enable instant access to savings

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Passengers board a bus to Remera at Rwandex. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Kigali commuters hail new public transport model

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Government officials gather for a group photo during the launch of eKash in Kigali on Friday, December 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Rwanda rolls out system ending fragmented digital payments

Friday, December 05, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire receives a token of appreciation from MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali during the Mobile World Congress Kigali 2025.
Rwanda

Driving Africa’s Tech Leap: MTN Rwanda at the heart of MWC Kigali 2025

Friday, October 31, 2025
Delegates tour an exhibition area at the third Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa, a three-day conference that opened in Kigali on October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Telecom leaders urge Africa to harness AI connectivity for inclusive growth

Wednesday, October 22, 2025