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Capital Market Authority of Rwanda defines a virtual asset as a digital representation of value that can be traded, transferred, or used for investment purposes through electronic networks. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy

Understanding digital money in the age of virtual assets

Thursday, June 04, 2026
Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, delivers a keynote address at the 62nd African Liberation Day International Conference in Kigali, Rwanda on Sunday, May 24. Courtesy
Economy

Economic freedom remains Africa’s unfinished struggle: AfCFTA boss

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY
Technology

African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026
According to the AfCFTA 2024–2025 Implementation Report, 48 countries have submitted draft schedules of specific commitments on trade in services, with 22 already technically verified in priority sectors

The $200 handshake: Africa’s payment paradox

Sunday, May 17, 2026
African banking revenues have surpassed $100 billion for the first time, reaching $99 billion in 2024 and an estimated $107 billion in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

African banking surpasses $100bn in revenue

Friday, May 15, 2026
The draft legislation, approved by the Lower Chamber of Parliament seeks to regulate virtual asset activities, license operators, strengthen consumer protection. AI image
Technology

Virtual assets law expected to boost digital finance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Technology

What are virtual assets and how do they work?

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Revenue increased by 22.1 per cent, driven by higher volumes in both beer and soft drinks, and responsible pricing across the full portfolio to offset inflation and local currency depreciation against Euro.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: BRALIRWA reports 2025 results: robust growth on strong demand, pricing strategy

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
University of Technology and Arts of Byumba Vice Chancellor, Father Gilbert Munana and I&M Bank Rwanda CEO Benjamin Mutimura sign a new partnership on Wednesday March 25. Courtesy
Featured

I&M Bank teams up with UTAB to uplift campus life, students and teacher welfare

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo after discussing how PAPSS is helping simplify cross-border payments and trade within the continent.
Featured

Access Bank showcases PAPSS as game-changer for Africa’s cross-border payments

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Panelists discuss the volatility of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoin during the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 returns to Kigali from March 10 to 12. fILE
Technology

FinTech leaders gather in Kigali for IFF 2026

Monday, March 09, 2026