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Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa urged insurers to prioritise Alternative Dispute Resolution as a faster alternative to lengthy court processes. Courtesy.
Law

Chief Justice sounds alarm over rising insurance disputes

Friday, April 17, 2026
Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet
Law

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Nigerian artiste Shallipopi is set for his maiden performance in Kigali on May 29. Net
Music

Nigerian singer Shallipopi to perform in Kigali

Monday, April 06, 2026
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
Rwanda’s financial sector is sending a cautiously optimistic signal digital fraud cases have declined by 40 per cent over the past two years, falling from 5,000 to 3,000. 
Editorial

Rwanda cuts digital fraud, but systemic risks still linger

Friday, March 20, 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
RSwitch has achieved both PCI DSS and ISOIEC 27001-2022 certifications, globally recognised benchmarks for security and data protection.
Featured

Featured: RSwitch – tried, tested and certified

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau Spokesperson Thierry Murangira briefing journalists about the group of suspects involved in property fraud, on March 17. Courtesy
Rwanda

How one businessman lost Rwf350m to property scammers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A group of 11 suspects accused of involvement in various crimes linked to illegal sale of properties, were paraded by Rwanda Investigation Bureau on March 17. Photo by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo
Crime

11 arrested in real estate scam, Rwf1b recovered

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson Thierry Murangira speaks to journalists on Monday, March 11. Courtesy
Crime

RIB probes pyramid scheme impersonating OCP

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Young innovators say Africa’s fintech future lies in AI

Saturday, March 14, 2026