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Panelists discuss the volatility of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoin during the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation during Equity Group's breakfast session titled “The Future of Finance AI, Digital Assets and Sovereign Payment Rails at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 on Tuesday, March 10.
Finance

Banks, fintechs, telecoms partner to expand financial access in Africa

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 returns to Kigali from March 10 to 12. fILE
Technology

FinTech leaders gather in Kigali for IFF 2026

Monday, March 09, 2026
Officials during the launch of CPF Group, a diversified Kenyan financial services institution, into Rwanda. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Kenyan financial firm CPF Group enters Rwanda with $20m investment

Monday, March 09, 2026
Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) has launched the Terimbere MSME Facility, a new platform aimed at connecting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Rwanda
Featured

Press release: Access to Finance Rwanda launches Terimbere MSME Facility to connect enterprises to tailored growth support

Monday, March 09, 2026
FAO launched the International Year of the Woman Farmer to recognise women’s indispensable contributions to agrifood systems in 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Investing in Rwanda’s women farmers means securing nation’s future

Sunday, March 08, 2026
The Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda Sujay Chakrabarti and George Kimathi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, March 4. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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University of Kigali, Airtel Rwanda partner to empower students with digital skills, affordable internet

Friday, March 06, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.
Technology

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
The GSMA gives a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape.
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Press release: Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred GSMA lifetime achievement award for transforming global telecommunications

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
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
NCBA Rwanda’s Managing Director Maurice Toroitich addresses delegates at the event. In Rwanda, NCBA operates branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Kayonza, and Rusizi
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NCBA vows to fuel Rubavu’s leap from border town to business hub

Wednesday, February 25, 2026