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Process to obtain criminal record certificate streamlined

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Col Francis Ngabo, CEO of Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and Grzegorz Wrochna, President of POLSA at the signing of MoU that seeks to advance and explore bilateral collaboration opportunities in space technology. COURTESY PHOTO

Rwanda, Poland partner to boost space technology ecosystem

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

AI at work. Several AI tools are revolutionising content creation, optimising workflows, promoting organisation, and saving individuals valuable time. Net photo

Major AI tools to ease your content creation work

Monday, February 26, 2024

A content creator employs Adobe Photoshop's AI enhancer to edit basketball photos, transforming them with ease. ALL PHOTOS BY Willy Mucyo.

Gen AI implementation in Rwanda: Game-changer or cause for concern?

Friday, February 23, 2024

Donald Kabanda, Chairman of PREV Rwanda Ltd and Pitchette Kampeta Sayinzoga, Chief Executive Officer of BRD, during the signing of the loan agreement on Tuesday, February 20. Photos by Mucyo Willy

Ireme Invest extends inaugural loan to local electric mobility firm, PREV Rwanda

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence, technology 3D Illustration

Charting Rwanda's media future with AI: A look at pros and cons

Saturday, February 10, 2024

An attendee walks past a billboard of AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was held at Bletchley Park on Nov. 1 to 2. The Chinese delegation attending the summit participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues, promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative, and carried out bilateral talks with relevant countries.v(Xinhua/Li Ying)

World Insights: Global forum on AI addresses ethics, sovereignty concerns

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

The Ministry of Environment has leased state land to TRES Infrastructure Ltd to expand network coverage across the country. Courtesy

Govt leases land in 9 districts to expand network coverage

Monday, February 05, 2024

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FEATURED: Irembo to take government services to Rwanda Day

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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

7 initiatives placing Rwanda as major player in AI field

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI boss’ top 6 predictions for Artificial Intelligence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Minister of ICT, Paula Ingabire poses for a group photo with other delegates during the signing of MoU between Rwanda C4IR and UAE C4IR. Photo Courtesy

WEF: Rwanda, UAE launch AI fellowship programme

Friday, January 19, 2024

Experts examined the paradigm shift propelled by technological advancements towards a future dominated by AI. Courtesy

WEF: Impact of Generative AI on music, content creation

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Zipline's drone delivering blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Minister Paula Ingabire told delegates that the use of technology can revolutionise healthcare provision for people in need. Courtesy

ICT Minister on why Zipline, AI matter for Rwanda’s healthcare

Thursday, January 18, 2024

A panel discussion during the October 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event. The 2024 edition will take place at Kigali Convention Centre in October 29. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Major tech conferences coming to Rwanda in 2024

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Rwandan business owners being mobilised on the importance of using dot RW domains during an event that took place at Lemigo Hotel on February 23. Courtesy photo

More awareness needed to boost uptake of dot RW domains — RICTA

Friday, December 29, 2023

Some participants at Norrsken in Kigali. Craish Bahizi

Recapping Rwanda's 2023 tech ecosystem surge and predicting its 2024 ascension

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Officials tour a newly launched Kibungo Internet Access Center . Courtesy

Can internet centres aid digital literacy targets?

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Cynthia Umutoniwabo, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder at Loopa, secured Rwf 50 million after winning the 2023 edition of Hanga Pitchfest 23. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI

A look at Hanga Pitchfest progress through the eyes of past winners

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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Social media scams: How to keep hackers at bay

Saturday, December 16, 2023