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Economy

Ethiopia joins Pan-African payment system

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Michael Larbie, Group Executive for Corporate and Investment Banking at Ecobank (L), and a representative of the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) during the signing ceremony in China. Courtesy
Featured

Ecobank Group and CIPS partner to facilitate Africa-China trade payments

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Clients collect remittances through Western Union at BPR Rwanda's Nyabugogo branch.
Economy

Experts outline path to cheaper diaspora remittances after MPs push for reforms

Saturday, August 01, 2026
The Virtual Assets Law recognises the issuance and trading of reserve-backed stablecoins and lists the clearing and settlement of virtual asset transactions as a licensable service. Courtesy

Why Rwanda’s crypto law matters more for payments than crypto

Friday, June 12, 2026
Leaders pose for group photo at the Conference in Brazzaville while launching the report titled 'Trade Finance Supply in Africa Post-COVID Trends and Emerging Opportunities'
Economy

Middle East war could reverse progress of Africa's trade finance - report

Friday, May 29, 2026
Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, delivers a keynote address at the 62nd African Liberation Day International Conference in Kigali, Rwanda on Sunday, May 24. Courtesy
Economy

Economic freedom remains Africa’s unfinished struggle: AfCFTA boss

Sunday, May 24, 2026
According to the AfCFTA 2024–2025 Implementation Report, 48 countries have submitted draft schedules of specific commitments on trade in services, with 22 already technically verified in priority sectors

The $200 handshake: Africa’s payment paradox

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo after discussing how PAPSS is helping simplify cross-border payments and trade within the continent.
Featured

Access Bank showcases PAPSS as game-changer for Africa’s cross-border payments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi delivers his remarks at the opening of the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 on Tuesday, March 10. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

Digital technologies could unlock untapped trade potential, says trade minister

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Carine Umutoni, Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda and other panelists engage in a discussion during the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza
Technology

Banks, regulators back AI for smooth African trade

Thursday, November 13, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States. Internet Photo

IMF Africa financing a beautiful ugly relationship

Friday, November 07, 2025
African and Caribbean leaders during the launch of the PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme, in Abuja, Nigeria on June 30. Courtesy
Finance

How Rwandans can benefit from new Pan-African card scheme

Tuesday, July 15, 2025