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 […]
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Rwanda Sees Drop in Bribery Cases, but Officials Warn Corruption Risks Persist
Fewer Rwandans reported being asked to pay bribes over the past year, according to a new national survey released Friday, but government officials say corruption […]
Most Rwandans want credit but struggle to access it, TransUnion survey finds
Nearly all Rwandans consider access to credit important to achieving their financial goals, but fewer than half believe they can easily obtain the financing they […]
Lawmakers press government on farm financing as PM outlines economic priorities
Lawmakers on Thursday renewed calls for the government to establish a dedicated Agricultural and Livestock Bank, saying limited access to credit continues to constrain farmers […]
BNR extends Mobicash Rwanda suspension over regulatory compliance concerns
The National Bank of Rwanda has extended the temporary suspension of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd’s operations to July 30, 2026, as the payment service provider remains […]
U.S.-Iran strikes deepen crisis as fragile ceasefire faces collapse
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared close to unraveling Thursday after a new wave of American airstrikes on Iranian targets was […]
Kagame highlights Rwanda’s AI health system in push for smarter disease surveillance
President Paul Kagame has pointed to Rwanda’s use of artificial intelligence in healthcare as an example of how technology can improve disease surveillance and help […]
Tax revenue tops target by 4% as collections rise nearly 28%
Tax revenue exceeded the government’s target during the 2025/26 fiscal year, driven by stronger economic growth, improved voluntary tax compliance and new tax measures, the […]
Kagame says Africa’s young workforce could shape the future of AI
Rwanda President Paul Kagame said Africa’s rapidly growing young population could become one of the continent’s greatest advantages in the artificial intelligence era, urging greater […]
VAR controversy overshadows Argentina’s stunning comeback against Egypt
Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the FIFA World Cup 2026, rallying from two goals down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the […]