Foreign-currency

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "Foreign-currency" (966 articles)
Stacks of US dollar bills on a table. While the Rwandan Franc is the only legal tender in Rwanda, there are people or entities allowed to get payments in foreign currencies in the country, depending on the nature of their businesses (Internet photo)
Business

New rule: Who can get paid in foreign currency in Rwanda?

Sunday, September 21, 2025
Artistic impression of the New Kigali International Airport under construction in Bugesera. The airport and the expansion of RwandAir constitute large investments expected to increase Rwanda's borrowing in the medium term (courtesy)

Moody's upgrades Rwanda’s credit outlook to stable

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the presentation on Thursday, September 18. Photo: Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan franc eases pressure on stronger exports

Friday, September 19, 2025
The BK Foundation continues to be instrumental in community electrification, connecting households, schools, and health centers to off-grid solutions.
Featured

Energy Week: Bank of Kigali explores financing Rwanda’s green future

Thursday, September 11, 2025
I&M Bank's headquarters in Kigali. The bank’s loan portfolio expanded by 24 per cent to Rwf440 billion, fueled by sustained strength of its customer value proposition across retail and SME segments.  
Featured

I&M Bank mulls stronger market presence after 45% half-year profit

Friday, August 15, 2025
A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali head office. Numbers show that Rwanda's inflation rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year in July, up from 7 per cent in June. File
Economy

What is behind the rise in inflation?

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye poses for a photo with his new cabinet. Courtesy

President Ndayishimiye’s appointee who made FDLR’s dreams come true

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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
Prosecutors have requested 15-year prison terms for Davis Manzi and his wife, Sophie Akaliza, over $10 million money laundering and fraud charges
Crime

Davis Manzi case: Prosecutors seek 15-year-jail term

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Bank of Kigali used the Rwanda convention platform to launch BK Capital Fixed Income Fund, a solution tailored specifically for the Rwandan diaspora and international investors.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Shora I Rwanda: BK invites Rwandans abroad to invest in the Nation’s Future at the 2025 Rwanda Convention USA

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Workers load cargo for export at Kigali International Airport.

Time for a new economic playbook for Africa

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Dr. Diane Karusisi, the CEO of BK. speaks during a corporate breakfast meeting with high-level corporate clients at the BK Arena. On June 27
Featured

FEATURED: BK engages lead corporates in strategic dialogue to shape future of business development

Saturday, June 28, 2025