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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
Apanal held discussions during the African Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

Investors commit $15 bn at African Investment Forum

Monday, December 01, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the opening of the African Investment Forum on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. The event highlighted calls from African ministers and investors for a shift from aid dependence to private capital to drive development and bridge the continent’s infrastructure gaps. Courtesy.
Business

Africa urged to swap aid dependence for private capital to drive development

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Equity Group launched a three-day trade mission in Kigali, bringing together over 300 participants, including 65 international delegates, to explore investment opportunities in Rwanda and the East African region. Courtesy
Featured

Equity Trade Mission positions Rwanda as potential gateway for regional expansion

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Central Bank Governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, addresses journalists during a press conference on Thursday. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Economy

Why Central Bank maintained lending rate at 6.75%

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Rwanda's envoy to Brazil, Lawrence Manzi, and REMA Deputy CEO, Faustin Munyazikwiye, during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 13. Courtesy
Environment

COP30 negotiators warn of slow progress on critical agenda items

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Olivier Ishimwe, Grace Ineza Umuhoza, Jean-Bosco Nkurunziza, Eva Peace Mukayiranga, and Sandra Isingizwe.
Environment

Six demands Rwandan environmental activists are pushing at COP30

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
A segment of Bugesera industrial park in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Economy

Rising investor confidence fuels development of 10 industrial parks

Monday, November 17, 2025
An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Tax-free entry level smartphones in Africa: A policy lever for digital inclusion or a fiscal tightrope?

Monday, November 17, 2025
Alex Mwangi (L), Acting Commissioner for Business Strategy, Technology and Enterprise Modernization at the Kenya Revenue Authority; and Diana Kisaka, Assistant Commissioner for Finance at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Chairperson of East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee (EARATC) during an interview at the meeting. EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy

EAC tax chiefs mull ways to curb fraud, inefficiencies

Friday, November 14, 2025
State Minister for National Treasury Godfrey Kabera addresses delegates at the opening of the 53rd East African Revenue Authorities Commissioners General (EARACGs) Meeting in Kigali on November 13. courtesy
Economy

Treasury minister urges new tax strategies for digital era

Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Private Sector Federation Chief Operating Officer, Faustin Karasira, meets a Chinese delegation from Hunan Province in Kigali on Friday, November 7. Courtesy
Editorial

Why the private sector should build more global city partnerships

Tuesday, November 11, 2025