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Mobile money has changed daily life in Rwanda. You pay the moto, top up electricity, and split bills with friends, all from MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, or through eKash.

How to outsmart mobile money scams

Monday, July 13, 2026
Didier Mutabazi, the CEO of TransUnion Rwanda, speaks during the presentation of the Consumer Pulse Survey report, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Courtesy.
Technology

Digital fraud surge threatens trust as scammers target six in 10 consumers

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Participants, including senior executives from Airtel Rwanda and ZTE Rwanda, launch the smartphone package in Kigali on June 11. (Craish Bahizi)
Featured

Airtel, ZTE unveil smartphone package to expand digital access

Monday, June 15, 2026
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Featured

Inside Rwanda’s new virtual assets law primed to protect investors, consumers

Thursday, June 11, 2026
The newly published report shows that suspected digital fraud involving consumers in Rwanda fell from 2.7 per cent in 2024 to 1.6 per cent in 2025
Technology

Digital fraud in Rwanda declines below global average

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Passengers at Nyabugogo taxi park. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

'Don’t you remember me?': The gaslighting trick scammers use

Monday, June 08, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy
Law

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority has outlined how upcoming virtual asset regulations will govern cryptocurrency trading. File
Technology

Regulator assures scrutiny of cryptos before licensing

Friday, May 15, 2026
The draft legislation, approved by the Lower Chamber of Parliament seeks to regulate virtual asset activities, license operators, strengthen consumer protection. AI image
Technology

Virtual assets law expected to boost digital finance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Members of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Parliament passes bill on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Eva Gara, a retired 65-year-old member of the Grandmas’ Club.
Technology

Adapting to AI: How workers aged 50+ are navigating change

Friday, May 01, 2026
Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet
Law

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026