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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
A mother holds her newborn at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Photo by Kellya Keza

Mutuelle de Santé: Celebrating the foundation of socio-economic development

Thursday, February 26, 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
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
The government introduced ‘Umucyo’, Rwanda’s web-based procurement system to increase transparency in public tenders. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

Govt revamps tender system to prioritise innovation

Monday, February 23, 2026
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses delegates at at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Courtesy

Shaping a human-centric future for AI – AI impact Summit 2026

Monday, February 23, 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
Central Bank has reiterated that low-denomination coins remain legal tender. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank reaffirms validity of coins amid public complaints

Friday, February 20, 2026
Rwanda recorded a 60 percent decline in digital payment fraud cases in 2025, according to data from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
Technology

Digital payment fraud cases fell by more than half last year – BNR

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the event in Kigali on Friday, February 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Agribusiness customers hail BPR’s impact at appreciation event

Friday, February 13, 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