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The newly published report shows that suspected digital fraud involving consumers in Rwanda fell from 2.7 per cent in 2024 to 1.6 per cent in 2025
Technology

Digital fraud in Rwanda declines below global average

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Passengers at Nyabugogo taxi park. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

'Don’t you remember me?': The gaslighting trick scammers use

Monday, June 08, 2026
WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. WASAC said that in the past six months, 10 technicians have been taken to court for providing poor services to clients. File
Crime

10 WASAC technicians taken to court over malpractices

Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Crime

Four jailed over complex fraud scheme in Kigali

Saturday, May 23, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has begun withdrawing several older bank note series from circulation following a presidential order issued on February 27. File
Economy

Why central bank is retiring old bank notes

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Some of the traditional healers who were arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau in 2024. File
Health

Most traditional healers in Rwanda not genuine — Health Minister

Friday, March 27, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her deputy Nick Barigye after presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement.Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Crime

Digital fraud cases in financial sector drop 40% — BNR

Friday, March 20, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Tuesday, March 10, paraded two men suspected of theft and rape, with the alleged offences reported in Rwamagana District.
Crime

Two men in custody over rape, robbery

Tuesday, March 10, 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
Rwandan consumers face the highest risk of digital fraud during account creation, with 2.8 per cent of attempts identified as suspicious between February and May. File
Security

Rwandans most vulnerable to online fraud when creating accounts, report finds

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The MTN Anti-DDoS Solution, unveiled on Wednesday, November 5, marks the company’s latest move to strengthen Rwanda’s digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
Featured

MTN launches anti-DDoS solution to shield businesses from cyberattacks

Thursday, November 06, 2025