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The Virtual Assets Law recognises the issuance and trading of reserve-backed stablecoins and lists the clearing and settlement of virtual asset transactions as a licensable service. Courtesy

Why Rwanda’s crypto law matters more for payments than crypto

Friday, June 12, 2026
Jérôme Ndayambaje, Digital Innovation Analyst at Capital Markets Authority, speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on June 5. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Inside Rwanda’s new virtual assets law primed to protect investors, consumers

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Land technicians from the National Land Authority are conducting a nationwide field inspection of 611 private land surveyors across the country as part of an assessment exercise running from May 25 to june 12 2026
Rwanda

Govt to expand land surveying capacity with two more stations

Monday, June 08, 2026
A Rwandan passport. Under a new ministerial order, applicants seeking to change their names must submit a criminal record certificate along with identification documents such as a passport or national ID.
Society

Want to change your name? What to know about new rules

Friday, June 05, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy.
Editorial

A new era for digital finance

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy
Law

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026
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International

Pan-Africanists urge collective action on water crisis

Sunday, May 24, 2026
More than 35,000 criminal cases have been handled through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms in four years, according to the Judiciary. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

Over 35,000 criminal cases settled through ADR mechanisms

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses journalists, following the committee meeting to review recent developments on Thursday, May 21.
Economy

Private insurers report 21% increase in premiums

Friday, May 22, 2026
Lomé-Tokoin International Airport. Togo has announced a visa exemption for all African nationals. Courtesy
International

Togo removes visa requirements for all Africans

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The new instructions aimed at strengthening the management of funds arising from the execution of enforcement orders. Courtesy
Law

New rules to fix gaps in how court-ordered funds are handled

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Panelists after engaging in a discussion in Kigali on Friday, May 15. Courtesy
Technology

Trust emerges as fintech’s next big challenge

Monday, May 18, 2026