BNR

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "BNR" (1140 articles)
Panelists discuss the volatility of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoin during the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
In November 2024, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) announced plans to establish regulations governing the use and trading of cryptocurrencies.
Economy

What to know about new draft law on virtual assets

Thursday, March 05, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
BNR Deputy Governor Nick Barigye during an interview with The New Times. File
Economy

How will central bank’s rate hike tame inflation?

Monday, February 23, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the celebration of the company’s fifteenth anniversary in Kigali on February 19. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda bourse has facilitated Rwf3 trillion in capital raising since launch

Friday, February 20, 2026
Central Bank has reiterated that low-denomination coins remain legal tender. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank reaffirms validity of coins amid public complaints

Friday, February 20, 2026
Rwanda recorded a 60 percent decline in digital payment fraud cases in 2025, according to data from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).
Technology

Digital payment fraud cases fell by more than half last year – BNR

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses journalists during a past press conference. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Finance

Central Bank raises key interest rate by 50 bps to reign in inflation 

Thursday, February 19, 2026
A view of Anjia Cement Factory in Muhanga. Foreign private capital inflows into Rwanda increased by 23.9 per cent in 2024, reaching $1.0985 billion. File
Economy

Foreign private capital inflows into Rwanda rise by 23.9% in 2024

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). Sam Ngenda
Economy

MPs approve relevance of bill reforming central bank operations

Friday, February 13, 2026
Officials celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bank of Africa in Rwanda, as the bank also inaugurates new Head office on February 10. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Featured: Bank of Africa Rwanda marks 10 years with its new Head Office inauguration

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Maurice Toroitich, the Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda and Chantal Kagame, the CEO of Mobile Money Rwanda during the launch of the new parternship in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

MoKash rolls out lock savings, loan top up features

Wednesday, February 11, 2026