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Finance

Microfinance institutions to adopt shared agency banking system

Friday, December 12, 2025
  Clients shop for various Christmas items in Kigali. Many people tend to overspend on food, gifts, outings, travel, and parties without tracking expenses, often leaving them in debt after the celebrations. Photo by Craish Bahizi   
Finance

How to spend this Christmas without breaking the bank

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The top 10 finalists for the 7th edition of the ABH Summit, scheduled for December 12 and 13.
Featured

Africa’s Business Heroes returns to Kigali for 7th edition

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Women participating in their savings and lending group, a vital part of Rwanda’s social and economic fabric that promotes collective savings and mutual support among members. Courtesy

Community savings groups: How to use them wisely

Monday, December 08, 2025
Government officials gather for a group photo during the launch of eKash in Kigali on Friday, December 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Rwanda rolls out system ending fragmented digital payments

Friday, December 05, 2025
Two women proudly wear the message: ‘Together, we rise to end violence against women and girls,’ standing strong for change and hope.
Crime

Unmasking the silent pain of gender-based violence

Friday, December 05, 2025
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
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
Entrepreneurs think they need a lot of money to start a business, but the most important capital at the beginning isn’t financial , it’s mindset

Money moves for entrepreneurs: Building a business on a budget

Monday, December 01, 2025
Bank tellers attend to the customers at Bank of Kigali main branch on October 10. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Smart borrowing: When loans make sense and when they don’t

Monday, November 24, 2025
Bank of Kigali tellers attend to customers at the bank’s main branch in Kigali in October. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Money moves: Why having a bank account can change your financial future

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Farmers transport pineapples to the market in Ngoma District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

New push to expand access to finance for Rwandan farmers

Wednesday, October 29, 2025