May 29, 2023
Rwanda: What is the Future of Robotics in Rwanda?
Machines continue to play a huge role in providing essential services, especially in the health sector. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Rwanda: All Teachers Will Have Laptops By 2025 - REB Boss
The Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), Nelson Mbarushimana, has disclosed that efforts are underway to ensure that, by 2025, every teacher has a laptop and… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Rwanda: Innovative Digital Platform Seeks to Curb Unemployment in Rwanda
An Innovative, Research based, and inclusive digital platform project (INNODIP), driven by academia and industry officials, has received approval for the establishment of a… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Rwanda: You Want to Fly a Drone in Rwanda? Here's What You're Required to Do
On Friday, May 26, the primary court of Nyarugenge will issue a verdict regarding a case in which Abed Mutimura, a resident of Kigali who is being prosecuted for using a drone… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Is the Creator Economy the Future of Rwanda's Job Market?
For many, social media serves as a versatile tool, acting as a hub where they commence and conclude their day by engaging with various platforms. It has become a space where people… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Hosts Global Internet Firm Boss
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 17, received in his office Bill Woodcock, the Executive Director of Packet Clearing House (PCH), in a meeting that attracted discussions… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Committed to Leveraging Data Science to Impact Community
With a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and collaborative partnerships, the University of Rwanda (UR) is poised to leverage data science for the betterment of its… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans Can Now Get e-Provisional Driver's License Through Irembo
Rwandan citizens who have passed their provisional driving license tests can now rejoice, as they no longer need to physically visit traffic police stations to obtain their… Read more »
Kenya: Ethiopia Grants Safaricom M-Pesa Licence
Ethiopia Has granted Kenya-based Safaricom a licence to launch M-Pesa in the populous nation that is largely unbanked, Daily Nation reports. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Rwanda: Rubavu Tour Operators on Embracing Data for Sustainable Growth
In the breathtaking region of Rubavu, along the shores of Lake Kivu, a transformation is underway within the tourism industry. The town is setting its sights on a new horizon,… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Rwanda: Digital System to Help Check Hospital Billing Discrepancies
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is taking proactive measures to address the escalating number of rejected hospital claims by medical insurers and tackle issues related to… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs U.S.$76 Million to Implement New Artificial Intelligence Policy
The national Artificial Intelligence policy, approved recently by the cabinet, will require a total investment of $76.5 million over the next five years, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
May 02, 2023
Rwanda: Over 30% Rwandans Targeted By Online Fraud, Money Scams
At least 32 percent of Rwandans were targeted by fraud and money mule scams from September to December 2022, according to a TransUnion report. Read more »
May 01, 2023
East Africa: EAC Now Boasts Some National Public E-Libraries, But By How Much?
A quest a couple of years ago to discover the selection of ebooks by African authors one could borrow from national public libraries in the East African Community yielded mostly… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Africa: Now is the Time for Africa's Unity in Lifting Barriers to Digitization - African Leaders
Africa's development has been delayed and derailed throughout history. At one time, it was delayed by the continent's detachment from the rest of the world, which deprived it of… Read more »
Africa: Make Artificial Intelligence Work for Africa - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has issued a rallying call to African leaders and captains of the industry attending the Transform Africa summit to move quickly and embrace the Artificial… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Rwanda: Iris Scans, Fingerprints Help Recovery When Digital ID is Lost
The technology considered for Rwanda's proposed digital identity (ID) cards, including biometric data such as fingerprints and iris scans, will make them 'recoverable', even when… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Issue Digital IDs in Three Years
Rwanda plans to issue digital identity (ID) cards within three years to allow residents to use such identification documents stored in their phones, and replace the current… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Ratifies Smart Africa Alliance Agreement
Parliament on April 20 ratified the Smart Africa Alliance agreement, which aims to transform Africa into a digital single market and promote the use of technology and innovation… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Rwanda: Kwibuka - Digital Artist on Commemoration Collection, Teaching Youth Through Art
year-old painter and digital artist Henry Munyaneza has created a collection of portraits titled 'Kwibuka', with the goal to encourage people to spread love and unity, not hate.… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Rwanda: 48 Million Copies of Gacaca Files Digitized
The Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement has revealed that a total number of 48 million copies of gacaca files have been digitized and now are being indexed to interlink… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Kenya: Rwanda, Kenya Sign Nine Cooperation Agreements
Rwanda and Kenya on Tuesday, signed nine agreements aimed at creating frameworks for cooperation in mutual areas of interests. Read more »
Rwanda: Police Begin Issuing Electronic Provisional Driver's Licenses
The Department of Testing and Licensing, Rwanda National Police, on Monday, April 3 announced the issuing of an electronic provisional driving license to successful candidates and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Ruto to Discuss Northern Corridor, Food Security, Tech
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto is set to arrive in Rwanda on Tuesday, April 4, for a two-day state visit. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Unicef, Airtel Partner to Increase Access to Digital Learning in Rural Schools
Airtel Rwanda and UNICEF have unveiled a new collaboration to help expedite the roll-out of digital learning in rural schools by linking them to the internet and ensuring access to… Read more »