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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
The National Bank of Rwanda’s five-month proof of concept (PoC) for the proposed e-Franc Rwandais suggests that a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is technically feasible. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

A digital franc holds promise, but users will determine success 

Friday, February 27, 2026
NCBA Rwanda’s Managing Director Maurice Toroitich addresses delegates at the event. In Rwanda, NCBA operates branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Kayonza, and Rusizi
Featured

NCBA vows to fuel Rubavu’s leap from border town to business hub

Wednesday, February 25, 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
Inside a shop in Kigali, on Valentine’s Day. Photo by Kellya Keza

MY 2 CENTS:  Reflecting on Valentine’s Day craze

Saturday, February 21, 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
Teddy Mpinganzima Mugabo, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Green Fund and Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank Rwanda, Benjamin Mutimura, during the signing ceremony in Kigali on February 17. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

I&M Bank, Rwanda Green Fund partner to drive agritech SMEs’ growth

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The rapid spread of short-term digital loans is not a side story in financial inclusion but a central pillar of economic resilience.
Editorial

Mobile loans are a key pillar for small business continuity, expansion

Tuesday, February 17, 2026