| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.09.2024 | Rwanda: Five Things to Know As Rwanda Pilots Robotics in Curriculum | The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum.
This initiative, which starts this academic year, aims to equip students with hands-on skills, encourage practical application of subjects such... |
| 14.09.2024 | Rwanda: A Beacon of Cybersecurity and Financial Innovation in East Africa | Rwanda is emerging as a leader in cybersecurity and financial technology in East Africa. The recent Global Cybersecurity Index report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) places Rwanda in the top tier of global cybersecurity,... |
| 13.09.2024 | Kigali Innovation City: Rwanda's Technological Renaissance | Rwanda is on the brink of a technological renaissance. At the heart of this transformation is Kigali Innovation City (KIC). This ambitious project is not just a construction site; it’s a vision for the future. Spanning 61 hectares near the ... |
| 13.09.2024 | Rwanda Achieves Top Ranking in Global Cybersecurity | In this year's Global Cybersecurity Index report, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Rwanda first tier in Global Cybersecurity, attaining a score of 95-100%. Rwanda was grouped with 46 other countries, in a selectio... |
| 11.09.2024 | Rwanda: How Kigali Innovation City Is Poised to Empower Citizens, Unleash Tech Talent | With the start of construction works of Kigali Innovation City (KIC), experts assert that it is poised to accelerate technology innovations and harness the much-needed human capital development in Africa.
The $300 million innovation infrast... |
| 11.09.2024 | Rwanda: Region's Central Banks Urged to Embrace Technology, Facilitate Cross-Border Trade | East African Community (EAC) partner states' Central Banks were on Wednesday, September 11 called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments within the EAC Common Market.
ALSO READ: Pan-African payment... |
| 11.09.2024 | Rwanda: Kigali Innovation City Is a Catalyst for Rwanda's Technological Leap | The launch of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) marks a significant milestone in Rwanda's journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. This ambitious project, strategically located near the bustling Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gas... |
| 07.09.2024 | The Urgent Need for AI Regulation: A Call to Action | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a double-edged sword. On one side, it holds the promise of revolutionizing industries, from healthcare to agriculture. On the other, it poses significant risks that can undermine our society. The recent surge... |
| 04.09.2024 | Rwanda: Why We Urgently Need an Ai Act and a Regulatory Agency | Just as I was relaxing on my veranda, trying to catch up with what has been happening in the showbiz world, I stumbled upon a video of an RDF soldier making some 'statements.'
I will not go into details of that statement because it was an A... |
| 02.09.2024 | Rwanda: AFS Forum - Farmers, Experts Make Case for Increased Soil Testing Technology | Agricultural experts and farmers have made a case for increased finance to scale up soil health testing technology as a way of ensuring that fertilizers and seeds are applied on land that is suitable for them.
The call was made on Monday, S... |
| 19.08.2024 | Africa's Inaugural Ai Summit Brings 1000 Global Leaders to Kigali | In the next two months, Kigali will be the focal point as 1000 leaders from the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem will gather from October 8 to 9, at Kigali Convention Centre, for Africa's inaugural AI summit.
This event, hosted... |
| 17.08.2024 | Rwanda's Banking and Telecom Landscape: Navigating Digital Transformation and Regulatory Challenges | Rwanda stands at a pivotal crossroads, where digital innovation meets traditional practices. The banking and telecommunications sectors are evolving rapidly, yet they face unique challenges that threaten to disrupt their growth. As the nati... |
| 14.08.2024 | Rwanda: From Queues to Clicks - Balancing Digital Innovation With in-Person Banking in Rwanda | "But the banking halls are full of long queues still," expressed Victor in confusion after making yet another payment on his bank's mobile app. Despite heavy investments and rapid advancements in digital banking services like inte... |
| 14.08.2024 | Rwanda: MTN Blames Half-Year Earnings Loss On Zero Rating Rules | MTN Rwanda Plc's profit after tax fell by 307.1 per cent in the first half of 2024 to a loss of Rwf10.5 billion, despite posting a 7.5 per cent growth in total subscriber base to 7.5 million in the same period.
Rwanda's leading telecommunic... |
| 30.06.2024 | Rwanda: Ngororero - Habineza Vows to Increase Internet Connectivity | The chairperson and presidential candidate of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, Frank Habineza, has promised to increase internet connectivity to scale up the use of technology in various sectors notably agriculture and security.
Reflec... |
| 25.06.2024 | Rwanda: Digital Inclusion Future - GSMA's Claire Sibthorpe Analyses Gender Gap Progress | The mobile gender gap is narrowing for the first time in five years, as reported by GSMA, a global non-profit representing mobile network operators. Their "Mobile Gender Gap Report 2024" reveals a significant increase in women usi... |
| 24.06.2024 | Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Regulating Artificial Intelligence | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and societies worldwide, and Rwanda is no exception. As the country embraces AI to drive economic growth and innovation, the government is taking proactive steps to regulate the techno... |
| 12.06.2024 | Rwanda: Liquid Intelligent Technologies Launches 'Liquid Home' to Bring High-Speed Internet to Rural Areas | Liquid Intelligent Technologies Rwanda on Wednesday, June 12 launched 'Liquid Home', its internet connectivity product aimed at extending its fibre network coverage.
The extended network coverage will provide internet connectivity to homes ... |
| 15.05.2024 | Rwanda: Why Rwanda Plans to Set Up Tech to Monitor Land Use | Rwanda plans to use technology that can help to detect changes in land use, a move that is intended to help tackle deviation including encroachment on agriculture land, and ensure efficient utilisation of this natural resource, according to... |
| 14.05.2024 | East Africa: Kenya Says Efforts Underway to Restore Internet in East Africa Following Submarine Cable Cuts | Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa.
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) confirmed that a deep-sea fiber cut ... |
| 14.05.2024 | Rwanda: Experts Discuss Use of Digital Technologies to Minimise Civilian Death, Injury in Conflict Situations | Military and police officers from Rwanda and across Africa, government officials, peace-advocating organisations and cyber-security experts convened in Kigali on Tuesday, May 14, for a discussion on the applicability of international humani... |
| 24.04.2024 | Rwanda: Bitcoin 'Halving' - What Is It, Does It Matter? | Last week on Saturday, April 20, a group of individuals known as miners who are enthusiastic and obsessed about a digital currency called bitcoin gathered for a major event called bitcoin halving.
Just like geological miners who mine the ea... |
| 24.04.2024 | Rwanda: Burnout Doesn't Have to Be Vague | Speed world, where digital interconnection, sophisticated technology, and social media purportedly make us smarter, faster, and more effective. But greater digitisation is also causing acute isolation; our connection to other humans and nat... |
| 08.04.2024 | Rwanda: How Rwanda's E-Commerce Sector Grew in 2023 | The E — commerce industry globally has seen remarkable growth over the years and Rwanda is no exception, thanks to the growing internet and smartphone adoption in part and the rise in consumer awareness.
Every now and then, new electronic c... |
| 01.04.2024 | Rwanda: Beekeepers Get Tips On Smart Hive Technology to Increase Honey Production | The University of Rwanda's African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) on March 30, conducted an awareness session for beekeepers associated with cooperatives in Huye District for the newly invented Smart Bee Hive Technology... |
| 31.03.2024 | Rwanda: Can Artificial Intelligence Play a Role in Rwanda's Healthcare? | Some experts are reckoning that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the technological developments that will, in no small way, impact health services, making them better.
In a health conference dubbed the e3 International Cancer Conferen... |
| 29.03.2024 | Rwanda: University of Kigali Hosts 'Iot Work Exposure Day' for Women in Tech | In pursuit of fostering gender diversity and promoting women's participation in the rapidly evolving field of technology, the University of Kigali hosted an 'Internet of Things (IoT) Work Exposure Day' to empower women in technology for inn... |
| 27.03.2024 | Rwanda: New Times Journalists Win Rwanda's First-Ever AI Journalist Challenge | The New Times reporters Patrick Nzabonimpa and Heritier Bahizi emerged as the first two winners in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Journalist Challenge, each receiving Rwf 1.5 million and 1 million, respectively.
Nzabonimpa won the challen... |
| 19.03.2024 | Africa: Why Internet Disruptions Have Rocked Parts of Africa | Damages on multiple undersea telecommunication cables are the cause of a far-reaching connection outage that rocked parts of the African continent last week, with operators and Internet watch groups warning that the situation could take wee... |
| 05.03.2024 | East Africa: Ruto Wants EAC to Be Competitive in Emerging High-Tech Fields | Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has said that the East African Community must put in place mechanisms to enable it to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields, pointing out that the region is now an attractive investment destination... |
| 05.02.2024 | Rwanda: Govt Leases Land in 9 Districts to Expand Network Coverage | The Ministry of Environment has leased state land to TRES Infrastructure Ltd, a telecommunication company specializing in optical fiber transmission and network optimization, to expand network coverage across the country.
The allocation of ... |
| 22.01.2024 | Rwanda: 7 Initiatives Placing Rwanda as Major Player in AI Field | Over the past few years, Rwanda has stepped up its game in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking the lead in several initiatives that are putting the country on the map as a major player in this state-of-the-art technology.
The ... |
| 22.01.2024 | Rwanda: Going Paperless - How Much Could Rwanda Save? | Rwanda is expected to save billions of money as it pushes the implementation of a cashless economy and paperless policies.
One of the key sectors that were made paperless is the land registry whereby e-titles [electronic land titles] were i... |
| 10.01.2024 | Rwanda: Major Tech Conferences Coming to Rwanda in 2024 | As Rwanda continues to prioritise digital transformation and cultivate an enabling environment for technological advancement, the country is gearing up to host technology or tech-related conferences in 2024 that are poised to propel it even... |
| 18.12.2023 | Rwanda Basic Education Board to Include Robotics Courses in National Curriculum | Educational robotics is a way of learning that uses robots and electronic parts to help children and teens develop new skills.
The Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) is considering the likelihood of including educational robotics courses in... |
| 18.12.2023 | Rwanda Takes Bold Steps to Safeguard Audiovisual Industry Against Piracy | Audiovisual sector in Rwanda hides a growing menace that threatens not only its vibrant audiovisual industry but also the nation's economic stability. The surge in audiovisual piracy is casting a shadow over the prospects of this thriving s... |
| 18.12.2023 | Rwanda Signs Host Agreement for African Pharmaceutical Foundation | The government of Rwanda, on Monday, December 18 signed a host agreement for the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) -a pan-African agency aimed to promote technological use in the medical ecosystem of the continent.
The ins... |
| 13.12.2023 | Rwanda: Facebook, Instagram to Start Paying Kenyan Content Creators | President William Ruto has announced that Facebook's parent company, Meta, has agreed to monetise content in Kenya following successful talks, Daily Nation reports.
Speaking on Tuesday during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in... |
| 05.12.2023 | Rwanda Revenue Authority Launches Single Portal for All Online Services | Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), on Tuesday, December 5, launched "MyRRA" a system that consolidates all its online services within a unified portal.
The portal has commenced with VAT-registered businesses, enabling seamless submis... |
| 05.12.2023 | Rwanda: Low Tech Uptake Leaves 70% Rwandan Minerals Untapped | The over reliance on artisanal mining in Rwanda limits the extraction of minerals to just under 40 per cent of what would be extracted, leaving a large chunk of the sector's yields untapped.
This was observed by officials in the mining sect... |
| 04.12.2023 | Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Takes Second Phase of ConnectRwanda to Nyanza | Airtel Rwanda, on December 4, took the second phase of the Connect Rwanda campaign, known as ConnectRwanda 2.0, to Nyanza District. The initiative saw residents acquire smartphones for only Rwf 20,000.
The overarching goal of ConnectRwanda ... |
| 29.11.2023 | Rwanda: ICT Minister Pushes for Strategic Measures to Boost Local Drone Industry | As Rwanda positions itself as a proof-of-concept hub for drone operations, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has emphasised the need to attract anchor players in the drone industry, considering factors such as regulatory s... |
| 28.11.2023 | Rwanda: New Platform Job Flex Seeks to Revolutionise Rwanda's Job Market | A new Rwandan company called Job Flex wants to reshape freelance work by providing employability skills and flexible job options to job searchers and freelancers through its web-based platform.
Founded by Eric Mugwiza and Jean Luc Hitimana,... |
| 20.11.2023 | Rwanda: Ubongo Takes Digital Literacy Campaign to Burera | Ubongo, a continental edutainment powerhouse, on November 19, took its digital literacy campaign to Cyanika sector in Burera District to engage parents in supporting their children's learning through the use of technology, particularly the ... |
| 20.11.2023 | Rwanda: Kaspersky Official On Setting Up Transparency Centre in Kigali | Russian multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, Kaspersky Lab, recently launched its transparency centre in Kigali, making it the first of its kind on the African market.
The development, announced on the sidelines of the Afric... |
| 18.11.2023 | Rwanda: Kigali Hosts First Regional Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Digital Health, Data Governance | The first East African Community (EAC) Annual Inter-parliamentary Forum on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) or Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) started on Saturday, November 18, in Kigali.
The two-day me... |
| 16.11.2023 | Rwanda Hosts 4th Africa Cyber Defense Forum | The Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF) 2023 officially kicked off in Kigali on November 15, bringing together the world's leading security experts, front-line heroes, government leaders, and executives from various industries to address the ... |
| 13.11.2023 | Rwanda: AFRETEC Takes the Lead in Cybersecurity Education for UR Staff | A total of 32 University of Rwanda (UR), College of Science and Technology (CST) academic staff on November 12, 2023, concluded a three-day workshop on how to secure their computers and data effectively.
Following the recent workshop regard... |
| 13.11.2023 | Rwanda, Qatar Ink ICT Deal | Rwanda and the State of Qatar have partnered to boost growth and development in key areas of the Information and Communication technology (ICT) sector, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Kigali.
The deal was signed by t... |
| 09.11.2023 | Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Targets 95% 4G Coverage By 2023 | In response to the ever-increasing demand for high-speed internet access, Airtel Rwanda has set a goal to extend its 4G network to cover 95 percent of the nation by the end of 2023.
The announcement came during the 'ConnectRwanda2.0' campai... |
| 09.11.2023 | Africa: New Report Reveals Continued Growth in Africa's Instant Payment Systems | The State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa (SIIPS) 2023 report, which was released on November 8, highlights sustained growth in both the supply of instant payment systems and demand for their functionality.
According to the r... |
| 08.11.2023 | Rwanda: Kagame Graces Norrsken Africa Week in Kigali | President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, November 8 joined a gathering of Africa-focused leading investors, startups, and industry players, for the official opening of the Norrsken Africa Week, a ceremony that seeks to, among others, mull fast-t... |
| 07.11.2023 | Rwanda: Govt to Roll Out Flood Monitors Countrywide | After Kigali City, Rwanda is planning to roll out flood monitors in other parts of the country that are prone to flooding, The New Times has learnt.
ALSO READ: 22 stations to monitor floods in Kigali City
The flood monitors are tasked with ... |
| 06.11.2023 | Rwanda: Expansion of Irembo Services Must Go Hand in Hand With Digital Literacy | Government has announced an ambitious plan to introduce at least 200 more public services on the online public portal Irembo by the end of this fiscal year. Currently, over 100 government services are accessible electronically via Irembo.
I... |
| 06.11.2023 | Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Plan to Digitise All Irembo Services By 2024 | As Rwanda seeks to add over 200 e-services to Irembo -- an online portal that serves as a gateway to different government services -- by mid-next year, at least five million Rwandans need digital literacy to be able to use the platform, acc... |
| 06.11.2023 | Rwanda: Eswatini Borrows Rwanda's Best Practices in e-Governance | In a move aimed at increasing transparency and accountability, the Kingdom of Eswatini's Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, on November 2 presented Financial Management Systems (IFIMIS) and e-government pro... |
| 04.11.2023 | Rwanda: Continental Conference Appeals for Adequate Agri-Tech Funding | Africa should allocate adequate funding for the advancement of science, technology, and innovation for the continent to address challenges affecting its agricultural sector, the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) has rec... |
| 04.11.2023 | Rwanda to Host Next Africa Agricultural Tech Conference | Rwanda will host the second edition of African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) in its capital Kigali, in May 2025, according to the event organisers.
This was announced on November 2, as part of the communique issued at the c... |
| 02.11.2023 | Rwanda: Charges for Non-Existent Internet in Public Buses Raise Debate in Parliament | Members of Parliament have raised concerns about the fees charged for non-existent internet in public buses and have recommended an immediate halt to these charges, and requested Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) to urgently addr... |
| 30.10.2023 | Rwanda Keen to Become Hub for Professional Global Software Testers | Rwanda could soon be home to global professional software testers after the country's software testing qualifications board (RWSTQB) was admitted as the 69th member board at the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), o... |
| 30.10.2023 | Rwanda Could Earn U.S.$587 Million From Artificial Intelligence - New Study | Rwanda expects an estimated $589 million (approx. Rwf731 billion), representing six percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), following an investment of $76.5 million in the national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, over the next five ye... |
| 25.10.2023 | Rwanda: Meet the 6 Rwandan Students Who Designed AI Algorithms for Chinese Satellite | Six students from Rwanda gained international recognition during World Space Week for their work in designing algorithms for the WonderJourney-1A (WJ-1A) satellite.
This achievement is a collaborative effort between the Rwanda Space Agency ... |
| 25.10.2023 | Rwanda: Education, Research Key to Global Green, Digital Transition - PM Ngirente | Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said education and research are integral components of the Global Gateway strategy for a green and digital transition.
Ngirente made the statement on October 25 during the opening ceremony of the Global G... |
| 24.10.2023 | Rwanda: Global Tech Company to Set Up Cloud Computing Operations in Rwanda | American multinational computer technology company, Oracle will set up cloud computing infrastructure in Rwanda by June 2024.
Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the Internet, including data storage, servers, datab... |
| 24.10.2023 | Rwanda: Digital ID to Be Issued Even to Newborn Babies | As young as a newborn baby, Rwandans will soon acquire Digital Identity (ID) cards, replacing the current physical ID cards, as Rwanda continues to delve into technological solutions.
Previously, officials said the development was only limi... |
| 24.10.2023 | Rwanda: AI Has Potential to Create Jobs With Higher Economic Value, Says ICT Minister | The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has said that, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance, certain jobs may be displaced, but it also brings about the creation of new jobs with even higher economic value.
In a ... |
| 19.10.2023 | Rwanda: The New Times Reporter Wins Rwf6 Million Science, Tech Awareness Award | The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) on Wednesday, October 18, presented the Best Science, Technology and Innovation Communicator Award to Patrick Nzabonimpa, a reporter for The New Times, in recognition of his contributio... |
| 19.10.2023 | Rwanda: Youth in Digital Health Share Experiences, Advocate for Greater Inclusivity | Young leaders and representatives of digital health organizations on Thursday, October 19, convened in Kigali to discuss the imperative of amplifying youth representation in the digital health landscape, as they presented their innovative s... |
| 12.10.2023 | Rwanda: Mobile World Congress Kigali Set to Accelerate Digital Innovation, Enhance Connectivity | The Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, Africa's largest and most influential connectivity event, is poised to accelerate digital innovation and enhance connectivity, propelling Africa towards sustainable growth.
Taking place from October 1... |
| 12.10.2023 | Rwanda: e-Waste - MPs Call on Govt to Develop Effective Removal Strategy From Homes | Members of Parliament (MPs) have called upon the government to devise a clear plan for the removal of electronic waste (e-waste) from people's homes to collection centres and, subsequently, to recycling facilities.
The parliament's Committe... |
| 12.10.2023 | Rwanda: Six Rwandan Students Develop Tech to Power China's First AI Satellite | The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and STAR.VISION Aerospace Limited (STAR.VISION) have made a leap in satellite technology by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into China's WonderJourney-1A (WJ-1A) satellite.
The WJ-1A satellite, launc... |
| 10.10.2023 | Rwanda: Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionise Healthcare Systems - Minister Nsanzimana | Rwanda sees massive potential in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise the healthcare systems, allowing the country to bridge gaps with innovations that save lives with efficiency.
This is according to Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanz... |
| 25.09.2023 | Rwanda: Local AI Firm on Enhancing Infrastructure to Preserve Kinyarwanda | Technology is advancing at a high pace, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) playing a pivotal role. However, it's worth noting that certain AI tools, such as Google Translate and Siri, currently face limitations when it comes to Kinyarwanda. ... |
| 26.08.2023 | Eden Care Medical: Y Combinator’s latest health insurance bet in Africa | Moses Mukundi, founder and CEO of Eden Care Medical —Y Combinator’s Summer class, 2023— speaks to TechCabal about how the team is re-imagining healthcare.
In 2018, Moses Mukundi had a life-threatening health emergency. As an investment bank... |
| 07.08.2023 | Rwanda: YouTube Offences - Authorities Rely on Public Reporting Amid Challenges in Monitoring | Authorities in Rwanda are facing difficulties in tracking down offences committed via YouTube, prompting them to place their trust in public reports of content that violates the law.
Incidents involving unlawful content on YouTube are not n... |
| 07.08.2023 | Rwanda: Tech-Enabled Learning Will Bolster Rwanda's Knowledge-Based Economy Ambitions | The government on Monday launched a nationwide campaign to train over 12,000 head teachers and teachers, which will see them equipped with skills, resources and the requisite technology to create a supportive learning environment for both t... |
| 03.08.2023 | Rwanda: Over 500 Primary Schools Adopt Digital Approach to Improve Learning | Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) through Rwanda Education Quality Improvement Program (RwandaEQUIP), on August 2, organized a head-teachers briefing session on a digital methodology meant to support and improve teaching and learning in 51... |
| 02.08.2023 | Rwanda: Five Online Practices That May Land You in Jail | Nearly two million Rwandans use internet and the number keeps growing, according to the fift Population and Housing Census conducted in 2022
Also, a 2020 report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) showed that internet users i... |
| 01.08.2023 | Africa: Rwanda Hosts Cybertech Africa to Advance Innovation and Combat Cyber Crimes on the Continent | As Africa advances through technological innovations, it is becoming one of the world's fastest-growing regions in terms of innovation and cyber capabilities. However, this progress has also led to a surge in cybercrimes, highlighting the c... |
| 31.07.2023 | Rwanda: Irembo Showcases Digital Services at Expo 2023 | Irembo, an institution that provides digital government services, is showcasing its products at the International Trade Fair, Expo 2023, which commenced on July 26.
During the event, running until August 15 at Gikondo, Irembo is demonstrati... |
| 31.07.2023 | Rwanda: Expo2023 - Irembo Showcases New Campaign That Will Ease Digital Services | In a bid to eliminate time wastage in long queues and reduce transport costs incurred while accessing government services in various offices, Irembo, a technology company specializing in digital products to enhance online service delivery, ... |
| 25.07.2023 | Rwanda: STEM Inclusion Key to Rwanda's Tech Journey - ICT Minister | The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, emphasised the importance of creating a sustainable and inclusive future, and fostering diversity in STEM-related domains as "Rwanda is forging its path to be a vibrant nexus of techn... |
| 24.07.2023 | Rwanda: MTN Rwanda Launches Its Own 4G Network | MTN Rwanda, the largest telecommunications company in Rwanda, on Sunday, July 23, launched its own 4G LTE network, marking yet another milestone in revolutionising Rwanda's digital landscape.
Upon receiving its modified license that gives e... |
| 23.07.2023 | Rwanda: University of Rwanda Tips Beekeepers On Smart Hive Tech | The University of Rwanda's African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT), conducted a specialized training session for beekeepers associated with beekeeping cooperatives in Huye and Nyaruguru districts from July, 21 to 23.
Thi... |
| 23.07.2023 | Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Launches Its Own 4G LTE Network | Airtel Rwanda on Saturday, July 22, announced the roll-out of its much-anticipated 4G LTE internet services for individuals, homes, and businesses.
This comes after Airtel acquired its own 4G license, enabling it to deliver an enhanced digi... |
| 15.07.2023 | Rwanda Airports Company Acquires Latest Aircraft Recovery Technology | Rwanda Airports Company (RAC), the operator of Kigali International Airport, has selected RESQTEC, a Dutch company specializing in aircraft recovery solutions, as its supplier for aircraft recovery equipment, training, and services.
This co... |
| 06.07.2023 | Rwanda: Fifty Schools in Rwanda Now Use Starlink Internet - ICT Ministry | Rwanda has launched Starlink internet in 50 schools, guaranteeing access to online learning opportunities and better learning outcomes for over 18,000 students, the Ministry of ICT and Innovation announced on July 5.
The initiative is a sig... |
| 05.07.2023 | Rwanda: Empowering Rwanda's Digital Liberation - BSC's Role in ICT Transformation | As Rwanda celebrates its Liberation Day on July 4th, 2023, it is essential to acknowledge the remarkable progress the country has made in its journey toward becoming the ICT hub of Africa. At the heart of this transformation lies Broadband ... |
| 04.07.2023 | Rwanda: FERWAFA Website Hacked, Official Points to Suspected Sabotage | The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) fell victim to a hacking incident that prompted the Federation to temporarily take down its website.
The breach was discovered on the morning of Monday, July 3.
According to an official statement rel... |
| 30.06.2023 | Rwanda to Introduce Virtual Visits in Prisons | The Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, has revealed that Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) plans to roll out e-visitations. The announcement was made during the third leadership retreat of the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on ... |
| 30.06.2023 | Rwanda: RIB Investigators Brace for Tougher Future as AI Takes Shape | Criminal investigators in Rwanda have said they are bracing for tough coming years in terms of cybercrime as technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to evolve.
The message was shared during the conclusion of a three-day inve... |
| 28.06.2023 | Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Priority Areas as New AI Policy Takes Shape | The launch of Rwanda's national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy marks a very crucial moment in the development of the country's AI ecosystem and a step towards achieving national development goals, Paula Ingabire, the Minister of ICT an... |
| 27.06.2023 | Rwanda: How Mobile Phones Are Helping Farmers to Access Agricultural Services in Rwanda | With a simple feature phone, under the support from One Acre Fund, Rwandan farmers currently have access to the quality farming inputs and training they need to grow more food and earn more money.
One Acre Fund is an international social en... |
| 27.06.2023 | Rwanda: Varsities Urged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence Technologies | The Minister of Education, Valentine Uwamariya has said that the universities that do not keep in tandem with the pace of growth of Information Technology (IT) and new development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be considered as univer... |
| 25.06.2023 | Kenya Leads Global Tiktok Usage | Kenya has emerged as the global leader in TikTok usage, according to the latest Reuters Institute Digital News report for 2023.
The survey reveals that the East African nation accounts for 54% of TikTok usage worldwide, encompassing various... |
| 23.06.2023 | Rwanda: MTN Rwanda Reports Strong Growth, Approves Dividend Distribution | MTN Rwanda has released resolutions of its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held vartually on June 23 and reported an increment in company revenues standing at 19.2 percent representing Rwf 224 billion.
The AGM is the third one since MTN R... |
| 22.06.2023 | Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Digital Civil Registration System | Rwanda's progress in its National Centralised and Integrated Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (NCI-CRVS) system is evident with the integration of Guardianship and Legitimisation, the two remaining key components.
The digital NCI-CRV... |
| 22.06.2023 | Rwanda: Digital Transformation in Focus - Rwanda, Guinea Collaborate for ICT Advancements | Rwanda's delegation, led by the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), recently took part in the Republic of Guinea's ICT Week. This three-day gathering, held from June 14 to June 16, brought together influential figures from the ICT ... |
| 21.06.2023 | Rwanda: Five Key Technologies Rwandans Should Be Ready for in the Next Five Years | Rwanda is continuing to position itself as a leader in innovation and technology in Africa. Currently, it is one of Africa's innovative countries, embracing new technologies for its development and people's welfare. As the country continues... |
| 21.06.2023 | Rwanda: No Winner in Limiting Space for Women in Fintech - First Lady | Financial technology, commonly known as fintech, is regarded as one of the most forward-looking industries of the last decade. The industry has created a new paradigm for jobs and is expected to be worth $1.5 trillion by 2030.
However, the ... |
