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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
RSSB Headquarters in Nyarugenge District, Kigali. Last year, RSSB revised the contribution rate for employees in the formal sector from 6 per cent to 12 per cent of their monthly gross salary. Courtesy
Economy

Public pension assets grow 34% as contributions rise

Monday, December 01, 2025
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Economy

Old bank notes set to be demonetised

Friday, November 28, 2025
(Top row) Farmers sort coffee beans in Ngoma District in March 2023. (Bottom row) A miner works at the Bashyamba Mining Site in Nyarugenge District on March 6. Rwanda’s exports continued to rise in the third quarter of 2025, even as the country recorded a slight increase in its trade deficit, according to the National Bank of Rwanda. File
Economy

Coffee, minerals boost exports in Q3 2025

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Central Bank Governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, addresses journalists during a press conference on Thursday. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Economy

Why Central Bank maintained lending rate at 6.75%

Thursday, November 20, 2025
IMF mission led by Albert Touna Mama held discussions with government officials on the sixth and final review of the PCI, in Kigali on Friday, October 10. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s economy resilient amid fiscal buffer strain – IMF

Friday, October 10, 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
The City of Kigali announced new detours for passenger buses as major roads will be used for the UCI Road World Championships starting on Sunday, September 21. Photo by Kellya Keza
Cycling

Kigali: Here are new passenger bus routes during Cycling World Championships

Friday, September 19, 2025
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the presentation on Thursday, September 18. Photo: Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan franc eases pressure on stronger exports

Friday, September 19, 2025
Rayon Sports Association President Thadée Twagirayezu and Paul Muvunyi, Chairman of Rayon Sports’ Supreme Organ interacts at the launch of the online platform. Courtesy
Featured

Rayon Sports, Airtel Money unveil USSD-based contribution system

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of the Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists in January 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganyay
Rwanda

Retirees upbeat as pension benefits increase by 61%

Friday, August 22, 2025
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, addresses journalists on Thursday, August 21. Photo by Kellya Keza 
Economy

Central bank bullish about Rwanda's investment in gold reserves

Friday, August 22, 2025