March 19
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… Read more »
March 05
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… Read more »
February 05
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… Read more »
January 22
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… Read more »
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. Read more »
January 10
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… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: 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… Read more »
Rwanda: 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… Read more »
Rwanda: 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. Read more »
December 13, 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. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: 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. Read more »
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… Read more »
December 04, 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… Read more »
November 29, 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… Read more »
November 28, 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… Read more »
November 20, 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… Read more »
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… Read more »
November 18, 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)… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Rwanda: 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… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: 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… Read more »
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… Read more »
November 08, 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… Read more »
November 09, 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… Read more »
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… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Roll Out Flood Monitors Countrywide #AfricaClimateHope
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. Read more »