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Immigration officers on duty at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration headquarters in Kacyiru. Enhanced border screening systems have prevented the trafficking of 673 people since 2025. File photo.
Rwanda

How technology helped immigration officers intercept 673 human trafficking cases

Friday, July 24, 2026
Mobile money has changed daily life in Rwanda. You pay the moto, top up electricity, and split bills with friends, all from MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, or through eKash.

How to outsmart mobile money scams

Monday, July 13, 2026
Didier Mutabazi, the CEO of TransUnion Rwanda, speaks during the presentation of the Consumer Pulse Survey report, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Courtesy.
Technology

Digital fraud surge threatens trust as scammers target six in 10 consumers

Saturday, July 11, 2026
The draft legislation, approved by the Lower Chamber of Parliament seeks to regulate virtual asset activities, license operators, strengthen consumer protection. AI image
Technology

Virtual assets law expected to boost digital finance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Members of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Parliament passes bill on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The New Times

Internal audit is not optional, it’s essential

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa urged insurers to prioritise Alternative Dispute Resolution as a faster alternative to lengthy court processes. Courtesy.
Law

Chief Justice sounds alarm over rising insurance disputes

Friday, April 17, 2026
Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet
Law

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rwanda’s financial sector is sending a cautiously optimistic signal digital fraud cases have declined by 40 per cent over the past two years, falling from 5,000 to 3,000. 
Editorial

Rwanda cuts digital fraud, but systemic risks still linger

Friday, March 20, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yussuf Murangwa delivers his remarks during the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026. Courtesy
Economy

National insurance strategy expected to expand coverage, build trust

Friday, March 13, 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
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