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Rwandan consumers face the highest risk of digital fraud during account creation, with 2.8 per cent of attempts identified as suspicious between February and May. File
Security

Rwandans most vulnerable to online fraud when creating accounts, report finds

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Three suspects were arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau for orchestrating a fraud scheme targeting multiple fuel stations across the country, stealing over Rwf 17 million in total. Courtesy
Crime

Three arrested over mobile money fraud after fuel stations lose millions of Francs

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Workers sort French beans before export at a packhouse in Kigali Special Economic Zone. File
Business

What should be considered as govt revises trade policy?

Sunday, November 09, 2025
An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) at the Kigali Convention Centre.
Featured

Young innovators key to Africa’s digital leap, says Airtel Africa boss

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Jean Claude Gaga, Managing Director of Airtel Mobile Commerce Rwanda. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI.
Technology

Awareness about fraud is the firewall Africa needs most - cyber experts

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Delegates tour an exhibition area at the third Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa, a three-day conference that opened in Kigali on October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Telecom leaders urge Africa to harness AI connectivity for inclusive growth

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally obtained funds on behalf of others, knowingly or unknowingly.Courtesy
Editorial

The silent threat of money mules to Rwanda’s financial integrity

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally obtained funds on behalf of others, knowingly or unknowingly.

How to spot and avoid money mule scams in Rwanda

Sunday, October 12, 2025
The participants and officials posed for a photo during the five-day workshop on cybersecurity and cyber-terrorism held in Kigali. Photos by Titus Manzi.
Security

Cybersecurity: Experts urge online caution as 'first defence'

Saturday, September 13, 2025
26 suspects accused of orchestrating fraudulent schemes through mobile money transactions. Courtesy
Crime

Tricks mobile money scammers use to deceive unsuspecting victims

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Participants follow a lecture during the five-day workshop on cybersecurity and cyber-terrorism taking place in Kigali from September 8 to 12. Titus Manzi
Technology

Scammers, extremists double down on online attacks on youth

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
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Technology

Over 60% Rwandans targeted by fraud in 2024, survey shows

Thursday, August 14, 2025