BoB considers introducing a ‘digital pula’

A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital form of central bank money that is widely available to the general public. Instead of only printing money, a central bank like the BoB would issue electronic coins or accounts backed by the full faith and credit of the government.

The central bank’s spokesperson, Seamogano Mosanako said the assessment is looking at the impact of a digital currency on price and financial stability, monetary policy transmission, regulation and oversight of the financial and payments system as well as promotion of financial sector development.