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Medics go through a hands-on surgical training session at IRCAD Africa. Besides such training, the facility is also a centre for research especially focusing on minimally invasive surgery. Photo by IR

Rwandan, French scientists develop AI-based tech for cancer detection

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Rwanda has made significant progress in digital literacy, surpassing its initial 2024 target ahead of schedule. Courtesy Photo

Rwanda’s digital literacy surges to 75%

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Cedric Mupenzi, founder of Sinc Today, received the grand prize in Hanga PitchFest 2024 from Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Africa.

Cedrick Mupenzi of Sinc Today bags Rwf50m prize in Hanga PitchFest

Sunday, November 10, 2024

The average broadband cost in Rwanda is around $22.15 (about Rwf30,124), with basic mobile data and voice plans costing $7.44 and advanced plans costing $4.25.Photo Courtesy

Why Rwanda leads in affordable internet for Africa's digital nomads

Thursday, November 07, 2024

A smartphone user goes through his messages. Over 43 percent of the global population (3.45 billion people), still do not use mobile internet, according to the latest GSMA. Photo. Courtesy

Mobile connectivity: 10 major findings in latest global rating

Monday, November 04, 2024

A view of Kigali in Nyarugenge District. That several measures have been put in place to prevent fraudsters from manipulating land transactions.

How technology can protect you from fraudulent land sales

Sunday, November 03, 2024

Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa.

Former Hanga PitchFest winner shares tips for 2024 contestants

Saturday, November 02, 2024

RGB Chief Executive Officer Doris Picard Uwicyeza while presenting the institution's 2023-2024 annual report to a joint plenary sitting of Parliament, on October 29, 2024. Land service improvement is one of the report's findings (courtesy).

Technology, fee waivers credited for Rwanda's land service improvements – report

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

TikTok founder Zhang Yiming.

TikTok founder Zhang Yiming becomes China's richest man

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

TikTok owner, ByteDance, says it has sacked an intern for maliciously interfering with the training of one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models.

TikTok owner sacks intern for ‘maliciously interfering’ with AI project

Monday, October 21, 2024

Officials and Rwandan youth who won in the inaugural national Cyberlympics that took place on the margins of the ongoing Africa Cyber Defence Forum (ACDF). Courtesy

FEATURED: Rwandan students emerge winners of national Cyberlympics at Africa Cyber Defense Forum

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Technicians install Starlink internet at a health centre in Rwanda. Healthcare providers in various parts of Rwanda have lauded the impact of Starlink internet. Courtesy

Medics praise Starlink internet for enhancing service delivery in health centres

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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Cybersecurity experts in Kigali to discuss data governance, protection

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Prince Rukundo, fourth from left, was recognized as the best researcher at the conference. COURTESY

The future of farming: Prince Rukundo talks AI, agricultural innovation in Rwanda

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks during the 2nd Rwanda Coding Academy's Hackathon in Kigali on October 9. Courtesy

Rwanda to integrate artificial intelligence in school curriculum

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Harrison Mutabazi, the spokesperson for the judiciary and the current president of the Rwanda Judicial Officers Association speaks during the official conclusion of the 2023-2024 judicial year, in September.

Tech crime: Is Rwanda’s judicial system prepared?

Thursday, October 10, 2024

RIB Secretary General Jeannot Ruhunga speaks during the general assembly on Friday, October 4.

Investigators urged to ‘outsmart criminals’ by using advanced technology

Friday, October 04, 2024

RURA announced that Mobile subscriptions in Rwanda increased by 15.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024. COURTESY

Mobile subscriptions grow by 16% in quarter 2

Thursday, October 03, 2024

The space on X titled ' is artificial intelligence (AI) here to take away our jobs, or empower the workforce'.

Is AI threatening jobs or empowering Rwanda’s workforce?

Thursday, October 03, 2024

Students during a class at Rwanda Coding Academy in Nyabihu District.

Government now earmarks billions for expansion of Rwanda Coding Academy

Monday, September 30, 2024