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Rwanda’s banking sector is facing a fresh wave of attempted cyber fraud, with banks and regulators warning customers against scammers
Finance

Banks raise alarm over surge in phishing attempts 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Equity Bank's commitment to customer protection and financial stability was demonstrated by its swift provisioning for any potential shortfall, fully immunising its customers and operations without causing market destabilisation or erosion of public trust. Courtesy

How banks are pioneering 'first responders' in coordinated defence against cyber attacks

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Workers on duty at the Asantii Garment Factory located in Kigali Special Economic Zone. (Photo by Bahizi)
Rwanda

Youth unemployment, family conflict tied to rising theft cases - study

Monday, March 16, 2026
Lee Naik, CEO and Regional President of TransUnion Africa, speaks to The New Times during an interview on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

What will shape Rwanda’s next phase of financial inclusion?

Thursday, March 12, 2026
UK media regulator Ofcom opened an investigation into platform X.
Technology

Is using AI to create explicit images a crime in Rwanda?

Saturday, January 17, 2026
The events brought together a wide range of participants, including government officials, policymakers, regulators, technology experts, and investors, among others
Technology

Seven 2025 events that cemented Kigali’s role in Africa’s digital transformation

Saturday, January 03, 2026
L–R: Patrick Ishimwe (in a black singlet), widely known as Pazzo Man, and John Kalisa (in an orange singlet), known as Kjohn, arrive at Kicukiro Primary Court on Thursday, November 27, where they are being prosecuted for their alleged role in circulating a sex tape involving Yampano. Courtesy
Crime

Court postpones Yampano's video leak case

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Regional lawyers during a previous summit that took place in 2024.
Law

Cyberlaw reforms, data justice high on agenda as regional lawyers meet

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Delegates during the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA)’s annual General Meeting on Friday, November 14. Photo by Charles Nyandwi
Rwanda

Increasing cybercrime 'burdening prosecutors'

Friday, November 14, 2025
Local upcoming artiste Florien Uworizagwira, known by his stage name as Yampano.

Singer Yampano sues suspect behind leaked sex tape

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
SACCO Rugarama in Burera District. SACCO faces high cyber risk because reliance on multiple third-party platforms creates vulnerabilities exploitable by cybercriminals. Courtesy

Strengthening cybersecurity in Rwanda’s SACCOs amid digital transformation

Friday, November 07, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau's Antoine Ngarambe, Head of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau Kigali and International Cooperation Department, hands over the stolen cars to the South African Police Service representative Lt. Col. Brian Butana Mashingo, Group Commander for International Vehicle Crime Investigations, in Kigali on Saturday, October 25. Courtesy
Security

Inside Rwanda’s quiet war on cross-border vehicle theft

Monday, October 27, 2025