Daily transactions on Rwanda’s newly launched eKash payment platform have increased sixfold since banks and mobile money operators were connected through a single interoperable payment […]
Category: Economy
Kagame hosts U.S. congressional delegation for talks on investment, health, energy
President Paul Kagame met a bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday to discuss Rwanda’s development agenda and ways to deepen cooperation between the two […]
Mount Meru Group to acquire Vivo Energy’s Rwanda, Malawi operations
Mount Meru Group has agreed to acquire Vivo Energy’s shareholding in its Rwanda and Malawi businesses, a move expected to bring new investment and strengthen […]
Expo2026 to open in Kigali with international participation, new attractions
Rwanda’s annual international trade fair, Expo2026, is set to open Tuesday in Kigali with record participation expected from local and international exhibitors, as organizers introduce […]
Rwanda, Tanzania build on growing ties as ministers discuss next phase of cooperation
Rwanda and Tanzania are seeking to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation as senior officials from both countries continue a series of high-level engagements aimed at […]
Kagame, Bill Gates reaffirm Rwanda partnership on health, agriculture and AI
President Paul Kagame and philanthropist Bill Gates on Monday reaffirmed Rwanda’s long-standing partnership with the Gates Foundation, with talks focusing on healthcare, agriculture, artificial intelligence […]
Rwanda’s VAT rewards scheme lifts tax compliance, helps revenue exceed target
Rwanda has increased value-added tax (VAT) compliance and exceeded its annual VAT revenue target after introducing a consumer rewards program designed to encourage shoppers to […]
Rwanda Earns Top African Ranking in Global Debt Transparency Report
Rwanda has received a boost in its efforts to attract international investors after a global finance body ranked it among Africa’s top performers for debt […]
Youth-led ventures win millions in competition to scale innovation, creativity
Youth-led businesses and creative projects in Rwanda have received millions of francs in grants after winning a national competition aimed at helping young entrepreneurs expand […]
New eKash system allows faster, cheaper money transfers across Rwanda
Customers across Rwanda can now transfer money between bank accounts and mobile money wallets through a new instant payment system designed to make digital payments […]