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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
Peter Kwisanga, the National Handball Team goalkeeper. Rwanda’s fearless last line of defence and national team captain.
Handball

Peter Kwisanga: From humble beginnings to Rwanda's handball ace

Friday, February 27, 2026
Zaria Court Hotel is working behind the scenes to train its team, strengthen its culture, and raise hospitality standards in Kigali.
Featured

Featured: Zaria Court Hotel invests in people behind its Hilton brand status

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Team Rwanda cyclists ride in a peloton during Stage 1 from Rukomo to Rwamagana, on Sunday, February 22. Courtesy
Cycling

Sempoma calls for calm amid Team Rwanda struggles

Wednesday, February 25, 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
Featured

NCBA vows to fuel Rubavu’s leap from border town to business hub

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on, January 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

When the world chooses sides, where does Africa stand?

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Delegates pose for a group photo during an awareness-raising workshop on industrial participation in the country’s nuclear power project, on Tuesday, February 24. Courtesy
Energy

Rwandan industries could benefit from nuclear power projects

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji, at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, February 24. Village Urugwiro
Economy

Kagame, Saudi minister discuss boosting cooperation

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The New Times

Maputo 2026: Why the AU trade ministers’ meeting matters

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Officials follow a traditional ballet during a high-level customer engagement forum hosted by NCBA in Musanze. Courtesy
Featured

NCBA commits to financing Musanze’s urban development

Monday, February 23, 2026
Anass Khanchoufi, the Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company and Belinda Bwiza, One Acre Fund Country Director sign an agreement in Bugesera on February 23. Courtesy
Featured

RFC, One Acre Fund partner to bring customised fertilisers to smallholder farmers

Monday, February 23, 2026
Bamboo trees planted along the shores of the Nyabarongo River, a major tributary of the Nile River in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

How Rwanda’s erosion control efforts shield Nile basin rivers

Monday, February 23, 2026