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The Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda Sujay Chakrabarti and George Kimathi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, March 4. Dan Gatsinzi
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University of Kigali, Airtel Rwanda partner to empower students with digital skills, affordable internet

Friday, March 06, 2026
Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda, Hannington Namara, Iris Irumva, the Chief Executive Officer of Lead Access, and The Country Director of AGRA in Rwanda, Jean Pierre Ndagijimana interact at the launch of the initiative ahead of the celebrations of the 2026 International Women’s Day, due on March 8.  Courtesy
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FEATURED: Equity Bank, partners launch drive to advance women’s leadership, financial inclusion

Friday, March 06, 2026
Kigeme modern market that was set near Kigeme refuee camp has helped refugees to start small businesses and gradually shifting from aid dependence to economic self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kigeme refugees turn to business to reduce aid dependence

Friday, March 06, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.
Technology

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Women’s participation in Rwanda’s labour market increased by 7.4 percentage points between 2020 and 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Labour force: Women participation increases by 7.4%

Sunday, March 01, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda’s five-month proof of concept (PoC) for the proposed e-Franc Rwandais suggests that a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is technically feasible. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

A digital franc holds promise, but users will determine success 

Friday, February 27, 2026
Amelberge Nyagatare, the author of The Roads That Found Me, a book that traces a life shaped by resilience, displacement, discrimination, and extraordinary courage. Courtesy
Education

New memoir confronts Rwanda’s history through one woman’s life

Friday, February 27, 2026
Former foreign affairs minister Vincent Biruta (right) poses for a photo with James Cleverly, former UK home secretary after signing the MEDP in 2023.
Law

Rwanda-UK migration dispute set for arbitration next month

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Patients, mostly beneficiaries of Mutuelle, wait in the outpatient department of Butaro Hospital in Burera District, accessing various healthcare services. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Health

Mutuelle turns 25: Patients, doctors and families reflect on life-changing impact

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Residents during the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Mituelle de Sante at Rutunga Sector in Gasabo District, on February 25. Courtesy
Health

Experts weigh in on Mutuelle de Santé premium reforms

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
NCBA Rwanda’s Managing Director Maurice Toroitich addresses delegates at the event. In Rwanda, NCBA operates branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Kayonza, and Rusizi
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NCBA vows to fuel Rubavu’s leap from border town to business hub

Wednesday, February 25, 2026