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Foreign envoys, journalists closely watch China's "two sessions" for policy signals amid global uncertainty

Tuesday, March 10, 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
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Press release: Access to Finance Rwanda launches Terimbere MSME Facility to connect enterprises to tailored growth support

Monday, March 09, 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
Students interact during a group work in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Digital work holds promise for Rwanda’s young population

Tuesday, March 03, 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
Experts during a discussion during East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2026 (EABIS 2026) in Nairobi.
Economy

Addressing non-tariff barriers key to accelerating intra-EAC trade - experts

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Panelists at the Multi-Sectoral High-Level Dialogue, held under the theme “From commitment to action scaling up regional competitiveness to unlock trade and prosperity in EAC,”
Economy

EAC pushes five-point plan to ease cross-border trade

Friday, February 20, 2026
Ndoli Mitali, the Chief Commercial Officer at Broadband Systems Corporation speaks during an interview in Kigali. Photo by Kellya
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BSC’s Starlink authorisation enhances internet reliability in Rwanda

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Group Vivendi Africa (GVA Rwanda), the company behind Canalbox, officially launched Canalbox Business, a new range of fibre-based internet solutions in Kigali on Thursday, February 12. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Canalbox rolls out ultra reliable internet to power Rwanda’s digital economy

Friday, February 13, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents progress on NST2 during the opening of the 20th National Umushyikirano Council on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Umushyikirano: PM Nsengiyumva presents performance under NST2

Thursday, February 05, 2026