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The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda names “sweet spots” for national digital currency

Monday, May 06, 2024
Rwanda is studying the feasibility of adopting a Central Bank Digital currency, which is a digital form of central bank-issued money.

Rwanda’s leap into central bank digital currency

Monday, May 06, 2024
MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) has released its audited financial results for the period ended 31 December 2023 through the Rwanda Stock Exchange. Courtesy
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FEATURED: MTN Rwanda announces annual results for 2023 financial year, showcasing solid growth across business units

Sunday, March 17, 2024
A consumer shops for shoes online. Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) stated that there is a need to build trust in the digital marketplace as Rwanda works to become a cashless economy. Photo Courtesy
Technology

Consumer Rights Day: Rwanda banks on trust in digital market to go cashless

Friday, March 15, 2024
Rwanda is expected to save billions of money as it pushes the implementation of a cashless economy and paperless policies.Courtesy
Economy

Going paperless: How much could Rwanda save?

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
L-R: EquityBCDC Managing Director, Celestin Muntuabu; Equity Life Assurance (Kenya) Limited Managing Director, Angela Okinda; Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi; Equity Bank Tanzania Managing Director, Isabella Maganga; and Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Gerald Warui during the Q3 2023 Investor Briefing event.
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity Holding Group chose customers over profits

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
RSwitch launches #eKash phase II to boost interoperable, secure, and instant money transfers between the customers of banks, MFIs, and mobile money operators.

Launch of eKash: Rwanda's National Digital Payment System

Friday, September 29, 2023
A moto taxi user pays the transport fee via Mobile money in Kigali. File
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FEATURED: Time for a bold move? The case for renewed zero-rating of low-value mobile money fees in Rwanda

Thursday, September 21, 2023
Doctors conduct a screening exam where internet is mostly needed during the services at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File

Health and technology in Rwanda

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
An aerial view of Vision City estate in Kigali. Rwanda will host the Africa Smart and Sustainable Cities Investment Summit in Kigali from September 6-8. Photo: File.
Technology

30 African smart cities to be recognised at Kigali summit

Wednesday, August 09, 2023
ICT and Innovation Minister, Paula Ingabire interacts with Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, CEO of Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) PLC at the meeting in Kigali, on July 25. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Private sector urged to pursue data-driven investments

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
An electric car at a charging station at Kigali Convention Centre on March 30,2021. To accelerate the transition to Electric Vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle transportation, incentives on electric and hybrid vehicles and Electric motorcycles to pay an import duty rate of zero will be extended. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Nine products exempted from taxes in new budget

Wednesday, June 21, 2023