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Hortense Mudenge, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, delivers her remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

FinTech innovation must deliver real economic opportunities, leaders say

Wednesday, March 11, 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
Maurice Toroitich, the Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda and Chantal Kagame, the CEO of Mobile Money Rwanda during the launch of the new parternship in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

MoKash rolls out lock savings, loan top up features

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Maurice Toroitich, the Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda and Chantal Kagame, the CEO of Mobile Money Rwanda during the launch of the new parternship in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Featured: MoKash rolls out lock savings, loan top up features

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Featured

Press release: Choplife Gaming secures license to launch online sports betting and casino operations in Liberia

Thursday, February 05, 2026
A motorcycle taxi passenger pays the fare via mobile money in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What Rwanda’s new digital payment system means for your money

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Plc officials unveil Ako Kanya product in Kigali on Tuesday, December 16. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

SanlamAllianz Life Insurance launches ‘Ako Kanya’ USSD service to enable instant access to savings

Wednesday, December 17, 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
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
Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali and BK Group boss Uzziel Ndagijimana during the presentation of the results on August 29. Courtesy
Featured

BK Group mid-year 2025 results highlight impact beyond profits

Monday, September 01, 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