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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
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Technology

Rwanda bets on digital trust seal to grow tech exports

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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
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
Workers sort French beans before export at a packhouse in Kigali Special Economic Zone. File
Business

What should be considered as govt revises trade policy?

Sunday, November 09, 2025
Delegates tour an exhibition area at the third Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa, a three-day conference that opened in Kigali on October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Telecom leaders urge Africa to harness AI connectivity for inclusive growth

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro speaks at the launch of the Financial Sector Development Strategy on Thursday, October 16. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Govt bets on fintech to spur financial sector under new strategy

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Delegates during the meeting as The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat launched the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG).
Economy

Afreximbank, AfCFTA Secretariat roll out digital trade portal in Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
COMESA members during a meeting on Wednesday, October 8. The block has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs. Courtesy
Technology

COMESA launches regional digital payments system

Friday, October 10, 2025
Yusuf Murangwa, Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, and Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong sign the deal on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy 
Economy

Rwanda, Hong Kong ink new tax pact: Here is what it means for economy

Thursday, October 09, 2025
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has issued a new directive governing persons authorised to transact in foreign currencies. Courtesy

New rules: Who can use foreign currency in Rwanda?

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Stacks of US dollar bills on a table. While the Rwandan Franc is the only legal tender in Rwanda, there are people or entities allowed to get payments in foreign currencies in the country, depending on the nature of their businesses (Internet photo)
Business

New rule: Who can get paid in foreign currency in Rwanda?

Sunday, September 21, 2025