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A resident is served by Irembo agent as they unveiled the BYIKORERE Campaign, that aims at revolutionizing how citizens access and engage with government services in Burera in May. Courtesy

Digitisation: 400 more services to be accessed via Irembo

Monday, June 05, 2023

In this fast-paced technological era, the traditional password is nearing its end.

The future of passwords: exploring the power of biometric passkeys

Monday, June 05, 2023

ICT and Innovation Minister, Paula Ingabire addresses Senators during a consultative session on actions in line with developing ICT in Rwanda on June 1. Courtesy

ICT Minister on why making smartphones in Africa is not competitive

Saturday, June 03, 2023

Minister Paula Ingabire addresses MPs during a plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies . Courtesy

Telecos excited about end of 4G internet monopoly

Friday, June 02, 2023

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Time is now for Africa’s Silicon Valley - experts

Friday, June 02, 2023

Doctors conduct a screening exam where internet is mostly needed during the services at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. Dan Nsengiyumva

Rwanda set to pilot 5G internet

Friday, June 02, 2023

A view of an exhibition that was set at Mobile World Congress Africa 2022 that took place in Kigali on October 25, 2022. Courtesy

Nine tech events coming to Kigali

Thursday, June 01, 2023

Delegates pose for a group photo after presentiing their findings and devise effective solutions during a meeting on May 25 .Courtesy

Innovative digital platform seeks to curb unemployment in Rwanda

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

One of robots dubbed 'Urumuri', that was deployed to Kigali International Airport to conduct mass screening of temperature during the Covid-19 period (Sam Ngendahimana)

What is the future of robotics in Rwanda?

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Rwanda government will issue digital ID cards within three years. All the 59 MPs who were present at the plenary session that was convened for the adoption of the law, on May 26, unanimously voted for it.Courtesy

Digital IDs bill gets Parliamentary green light

Friday, May 26, 2023

University of Rwanda students during an IT class at Gikondo campus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How local varsities are grappling with generative AI tools

Friday, May 26, 2023

Participants at Agaciro training centre, located in the suburbs of Kigali, Gasabo district in Kimihurura sector. So far 65 schools and 2600 students have been trained in ICT related courses at the centre. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Agaciro ICT Centre: How Kigali’s free co-working space is empowering tech startups

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Israel Bimpe, Chief Executive Officer, Irembo delivers his remarks at the launch. Courtesy

FEATURED: Irembo launches new drive to revolutionise the way citizens access govt services

Friday, May 19, 2023

Several studies suggest that reading a hardcover book yields more comprehension than reading online. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Is the digital age evoking nostalgia for the good old days?

Friday, May 19, 2023

President Kagame receives Bill Woodcock (2nd L), the Executive Director of Packet Clearing House (PCH), for a discussion on the development of robust and sustainable Internet infrastructure. PCH operates a global network of Internet exchange points including RICTA. Photo: Village Urugwiro

Kagame hosts global internet firm boss

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Rwanda government will issue digital ID cards within three years. Courtesy

Experts on how digital ID will make life easier

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

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Video and audio calls coming to Twitter — Elon Musk

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

RSSB staff checks the authenticity of documents at the hospital. RSSB is taking proactive measures to address the escalating number of rejected hospital claims by medical insurers and tackle issues related to overbilling. Photo: File.

Digital system to help check hospital billing discrepancies

Tuesday, May 09, 2023

Audace Nakeshimana, the founder of Insightiv, a Rwandan startup, demonstrates how Artificial Intelligence algorithms can be used in automated
detection of Covid-19 from medical images in 2020. Photo: File.

Rwanda needs $76m to implement new AI policy

Thursday, May 04, 2023

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Now is the time for Africa’s unity in lifting barriers to digitization – African leaders

Wednesday, April 26, 2023