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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
Bruce Melodie speaks during a panel discussion at the 20th National Dialogue Council in Kigali on Friday, February 6. Courtesy

Five ways you can make money on social media

Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). Sam Ngenda
Economy

MPs approve relevance of bill reforming central bank operations

Friday, February 13, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has warned the public against using banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes. Courtesy
Law

When love meets the law: That cash bouquet could land you in trouble this Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 09, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has warned the public against using banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes. Courtesy
Crime

BNR flags money bouquets as illegal

Friday, February 06, 2026
Jean-Claude Shirimpumu, a Gicumbi District-based farmer and chairperson of the Rwanda Pig Farmers’ Association touring his farm. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture

Feed shortages, imports drive up costs for livestock farmers

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A person counts his money in Kigali. Courtesy

The hidden costs that drain your wallet

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The World Bank notes that countries implementing IPSAS can reduce maintenance costs by 15–25% and cut infrastructure lifecycle costs by up to 30%.

Unlocking IPSAS benefits beyond accounting compliance

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Rwanda Stock Exchange CEO Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba during an interview with The New Times on August 6. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Economy

How new multicurrency market could boost access to foreign capital

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Entrepreneurs think they need a lot of money to start a business, but the most important capital at the beginning isn’t financial , it’s mindset

Money moves for entrepreneurs: Building a business on a budget

Monday, December 01, 2025