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Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI.
Technology

Users call for clearer guidance as eKash rollout faces transfer challenges

Friday, July 17, 2026
Customers at Bank of Kigali main branch. Starting on July 14, customers can now transfer up to Rwf10 million per transaction between bank accounts and mobile wallets. File
Rwanda

eKash harmonises Rwanda's bank, mobile payments

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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
Left to right: BRD Chief Executive Officer Stella Rusine Nteziryayo; the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda; Kayco co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Kevin G. Kayisire, and the company’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Crepin Kayisire, chat as they visit the company’s merchant at Zaria Court Hotel in Kigali, on May 28, 2026 (Dan Gatsinzi).
Featured

BRD-backed startups achieve strong growth, deliver tech-driven impact

Friday, May 29, 2026
The campaign rewards customers for using its digital platforms, including mobile banking, internet banking and USSD services. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

I&M Bank ramps up digital banking drive with branch activations

Thursday, May 07, 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
Tanzania's Taifa Stars train at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday night ahead of the FIFA Series. Courtesy photo
Football

How to follow FIFA Series 2026: TV channels, venues, kickoff times

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, Désiré Rumanyika, Chief Digital and Retail Banking Officer at the bank, and Tafara Makaza, Chief Product Officer at Fixa after a panel discussion. Courtesy
Featured

Bank of Kigali launches "BK Open API" at IFF, opening doors to fintech collaboration

Wednesday, March 11, 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
BPR Bank Rwanda customers being served at Nyabugogo brank in Kigali. File
Business

How short-term loans are giving small businesses quick relief

Monday, February 16, 2026
MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali and schoool officials during the launch of a construction project at Bukure school

When connection carries responsibility

Tuesday, February 03, 2026