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BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
A view of Rwanda's Central Bank Headquarters in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Central bank invites innovators to try Rwanda’s upcoming digital currency

Friday, August 01, 2025
SACCO Byimana in Ruhango District. Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs are expected to drop from the current 24% to between 2% and 14% annually, according to Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs fall as consolidation nears completion

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the 2025-26 budget bill to the Members of Parliament. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s 2025/26 tax shifts: What divergence from EAC tariffs means

Saturday, July 12, 2025
British investigative journalist and author Linda Melvern, MP Amb. Fatuma Ndangiza, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Prof. PLO Lumumba, a prominent Pan-Africanist and rights activist, and Dr Alex Mvuka, an independent research consultant. Courtesy
Rwanda

'A standard of good governance’: Reflections on Rwanda at 31

Friday, July 04, 2025
Platforms like MTN MoMo and Airtel Money,have revolutionised how people manage their finances. File

Understanding mobile money and e-wallets: What every Rwandan should know

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Central Bank Deputy Governor Justin Nsengiyumva addresses participants in the Annual research Conference in Kigali. Courtesy
Economy

Research crucial to advancing digital payments, says deputy central bank governor

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion at the international Fintech Forum in Kigali on February 24. Courtesy

Africa's Fintech revolution: Why Rwanda is the next big investment opportunity

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The campaign will reward merchants who actively use their MoMoPay codes for transactions. Two lucky merchants will each win a pickup truck. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Mobile Money Limited launches ‘BivaMoMotima 3’ to reward merchants with exciting prizes

Monday, February 24, 2025
This year, MTN RWANDA's focus areas are centred around connectivity, home broadband, fintech, customer experience, and sustainability, each playing a vital role in Rwanda’s ongoing transformation.

Driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity: A vision for 2025

Friday, February 21, 2025
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, speaks to The New Times about new bill on competition and consumer protection, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Business

Government tables bill to prevent market domination from mergers

Friday, February 14, 2025
The project aims to enhance rural financial inclusion through digital innovation
Featured

SPENN launches 'Regenerate Rwanda' project, bringing digital financial services to 20,000 rural lives

Monday, February 10, 2025