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Rwanda’s tourism sector sustained its upward trajectory in 2025, generating $685 million (approx. Rwf1 trillion) in revenues, a 6 per cent increase from 2024. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda’s tourism revenues hit Rwf1tn in 2025 - report

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
A bank teller serves a client at Kacyiru Umurenge Sacco branch in Gasabo. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Technology

Internet banking for Umurenge SACCOs set for December 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026
Canal Olympia Rebero remains shut until new management takes over. (File
Cinema

Cinema culture at a crossroads: Can it survive the streaming age?

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
Featured

Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
 GTBank Managing Director Yusuf Ayokunle and Blaise Gasambira, the Chief Executive Officer of RSwitch during the official launch of eKash payment system in Kigali on March 30. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

GTBank goes fully interoperable with eKash, exits bilateral payment systems  

Thursday, April 02, 2026
The agreement, announced at the bank’s headquarters in Kigali on Thursday, March 26.
Featured

Bank of Kigali leads multi-lender deal backing telecom infrastructure acquisition, expansion

Friday, March 27, 2026
SACCO teller serves a client at the Kacyiru branch in Kigali. File photo.
Finance

Why credit access still lags for most Rwandans

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holding, speaks during a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Equity Group CEO Mwangi roots for tech-led finance to build Africa’s digital economy

Thursday, March 12, 2026
The New Times

6 Indian-origin billionaires who built their wealth in Africa to watch in 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

University of Kigali, Airtel Rwanda partner to empower students with digital skills, affordable internet

Friday, March 06, 2026
The GSMA gives a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape.
Featured

Press release: Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred GSMA lifetime achievement award for transforming global telecommunications

Tuesday, March 03, 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