Rwanda Launches eKash Payment System to Unite All Digital Money Transfers
Rwanda completed the migration of all domestic retail payments to eKash on July 14, 2026. The national system now processes every transfer between banks…
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Faith Amonimo is a Tech Editor and Newsletter Lead at Techsoma Africa, where she reports on technology and digital innovation across Africa and global markets. Her work explores how technological developments are shaping business, society, and the future of work, bringing a human-centered perspective to tech journalism.
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