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The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has warned the public against using banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes. Courtesy
Crime

BNR flags money bouquets as illegal

Friday, February 06, 2026
Residents during the launch of Rwanda Social Security Board's “Iremere Ejo Heza” campaign on November 25, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Editorial

EjoHeza reforms make retirement saving realistic for informal workers

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Jean-Claude Shirimpumu, a Gicumbi District-based farmer and chairperson of the Rwanda Pig Farmers’ Association touring his farm. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture

Feed shortages, imports drive up costs for livestock farmers

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A person counts his money in Kigali. Courtesy

The hidden costs that drain your wallet

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The World Bank notes that countries implementing IPSAS can reduce maintenance costs by 15–25% and cut infrastructure lifecycle costs by up to 30%.

Unlocking IPSAS benefits beyond accounting compliance

Thursday, December 11, 2025
  Clients shop for various Christmas items in Kigali. Many people tend to overspend on food, gifts, outings, travel, and parties without tracking expenses, often leaving them in debt after the celebrations. Photo by Craish Bahizi   
Finance

How to spend this Christmas without breaking the bank

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Rwanda Stock Exchange CEO Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba during an interview with The New Times on August 6. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Economy

How new multicurrency market could boost access to foreign capital

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Entrepreneurs think they need a lot of money to start a business, but the most important capital at the beginning isn’t financial , it’s mindset

Money moves for entrepreneurs: Building a business on a budget

Monday, December 01, 2025
ASEA President and RSE CEO, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, speaks during the 28th African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Annual Conference, held in Kigali from November 27.
Economy

Rwanda Stock Exchange launches multicurrency securities trading

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Some of the returning Burundian refugees at Nemba border post on Tuesday, waiting to cross to their home country.
International

Burundian refugees thank Rwanda for dignity, equal treatment

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye speaks during a media briefing as the bank presented findings from its third-quarter 2025 Financial Stability and Monetary Policy Committee meetings on November 20. Photo: File.
Economy

Stronger exports, reserves help shore up Rwanda Franc in Q3

Tuesday, November 25, 2025