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Ahantu, a new platform, promises to simplify navigation by converting street addresses and geocoordinates into easily recognised places, such as villages, cells, sectors, and districts in Rwanda.

What to know about new navigation platform Ahantu

Sunday, September 29, 2024

An iPhone or a different type of cell phone can be used in hybrid warfare, which is a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic warfare. Courtesy

Are phones, other e-gadgets now potential warfare explosives?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rwanda and Singapore introduced the world’s first AI Playbook for Small states in New York City early this week. Photo: Courtesy

5 things to know about Rwanda-Singapore AI “Playbook”

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Some robotics that are used in medical services in Rwanda.

TNT X-space series: Experts explore potential impact of AI on Rwandan cultural values

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Rwanda’s Ministrer of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sunday, September 22. Courtesy

Rwanda, Singapore launch world’s first AI “Playbook” at UN Summit

Monday, September 23, 2024

Technicians install Starlink internet at a school in Rwanda. In mid 2023, Rwanda launched Starlink internet in 50 schools countrywide.

How Starlink internet has enhanced learning in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Young coders during a hackaton competition at Africa Leadership University August 17, 2024. Rwanda is implementing a scheme to train one million coders under NST2. Craish Bahizi

Eight things to know about Rwanda’s scheme to train one million coders

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Primary school students during a class on robotics in Kigali. The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Five things to know as Rwanda pilots robotics in curriculum

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Rwanda has rolled out a scheme to train one million coders under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2). Craish Bahizi

ICT: Rwanda rolls out plan to train one million coders

Monday, September 16, 2024

Students during practice on robotics at Fawe Girls school. Up to 26 schools across the country have received robotics kits as part of a national piloting phase to integrate robotics into the curriculum. Sam Ngenda

Rwanda mulls integrating robotics into school curriculum

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Rwanda achieved a top-tier ranking from securing a score of 95-100 per cent. Courtesy

Eight key findings from new global cybersecurity index

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Rwanda is set to host, for the second time, the Africa Cyber Defense Forum in October. The event is also Africa's pre-eminent and largest cyber security event. Courtesy

Rwanda has shined in new cybersecurity index...but what informs ITU rankings?

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Rwanda has been ranked among the world's "role model" countries in global cybersecurity, alongside four other African countries and the likes of Japan, South Korea, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.

Rwanda achieves top ranking in global cybersecurity

Friday, September 13, 2024

Biometric SIM registration is the process of using biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial recognition. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda pilots biometric data use in SIM card registration

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Kigali Innovation City will host world-class universities, office spaces, and start-up business incubators, technology companies, biotech firms among others.

How Kigali Innovation City is poised to empower citizens, unleash tech talent

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other officials during the ground-breaking ceremony of the construction of Kigali Innovation City (KIC), on September 10 . Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: PM launches construction of Kigali Innovation City

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Annemarie Hou, Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Partnerships (C) speaks at the event.

Rwandan innovators to benefit from €120,000 UN-backed fund

Sunday, September 08, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing on Thursday, September 5.

Kagame, China’s Xi discuss cooperation in health, technology

Thursday, September 05, 2024

SIM card registration or SIM swaps within 48 hours will face a fine of Rwf 2,000,000. Photo Courtesy

Telcos face hefty fines for illegal SIM registrations

Friday, August 30, 2024

Irembo staff shows residents how Irembo operate through Byikorere Compaign. Courtesy

More land services now accessible through Irembo

Thursday, August 29, 2024