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L-R: Angela Wamola, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at GSMA, Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile For Development, at GSMA and Saint Doe, MTN Rwanda’s Chief Consumer and Digital Officer during the GSMA media roundtable – Breaking Barriers: Closing The Usage Gap on Wednesday, October 18. COURTESY

Closing the digital divide: Initiatives, challenges in smartphone affordability

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, primarily insists on the need for a collaborative approach. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Mobile internet use gap in Sub-Saharan Africa: what needs to be done

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Experts during an interaction session the use of AI. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

How AI, frontier tech is fuelling Africa’s digital transformation

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with officials and delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Mobile World Congress at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Addressing over 2500 participants, Kagame said there was an urgent need to address the gaps in mobile access and connectivity, noting that a significant portion of Africans remains offline. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Rwandan government and SoftBank Corporation on September 24 reached a telecommunications milestone by testing SoftBank's advanced 5G communications technology in the stratosphere.

Rwanda, SoftBank deliver ‘World’s first 5G connectivity from the stratosphere’

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Mazen Mroué, Chief Technology and Information Officer at MTN Group during his presentation on October 17. He discussed the immense potential of 5G deployments in Africa. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Unlocking Africa's potential: 5G set to drive socioeconomic growth

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Termii’s salesperson, Olajuwon Abayomi, during his presentation at during the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC). He used a 20-minute speech to deliver an avid endorsement of the company. Photo by Nadia

Mobile World Congress: Can this start-up make Africa a major shareholder in engaging businesses?

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the opening ceremony of Mobile World Congress Kigali at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

We must address mobile access with a sense of urgency – Kagame

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

A mini exhibition that has been set ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2023 that will kick off on Tuesday, October 17. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari

Mobile World Congress Kigali set to kick off October 17

Monday, October 16, 2023

The Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday evening, October 16. INTERNET PHOTO

AI governance takes center stage at global tech summit in Dubai

Monday, October 16, 2023

Members of Parliament have expressed concerns about the sluggish pace of digitising cooperatives, despite the government's substantial investment in this endeavour. CRAISH BAHIZI

Slow progress in digitising cooperatives sparks parliamentary concern

Friday, October 13, 2023

An exhibition is underway on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress Africa on October 25,2022. From October 17 to 19 Rwanda will host The Mobile World Congress at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Mobile World Congress Kigali set to accelerate digital innovation, enhance connectivity

Friday, October 13, 2023

President Kagame meets Chairman and CEO from LG Corporation, Kwang Mo Koo and delegation in Kigali at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, October 12. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, LG Corporation delegation talk education, tech, electronics

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Rwandan students receiving certificates of achievement for the project, flanked by the Rwanda Space Agency CEO, CFO, and CTO. Courtesy RSA

Six Rwandan students develop tech to power China’s first AI satellite

Thursday, October 12, 2023

A traffic police officer tries to facilitate road users to decongest a street in Nyarutarama in Kigali. The newly adopted innovative "Intelligent Transport System" called Moderato aimed at streamlining traffic flow in Kigali City. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Four key challenges to be addressed by Intelligent transport system

Sunday, October 08, 2023

After Mahama refugee camp received high-quality 4G internet connections and more than 100 refugees acquired first-hand literacy skills on the digital world.Courtesy

Bridging the digital divide: How phones are unlocking economic opportunities for refugees

Saturday, October 07, 2023

(L-R) Isao Fukushima, the Ambassador of Japan in Rwanda, Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (c) and Interpol’s Secretary General Jürgen Stock and with other officials during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated Regional Cybercrime Investigation Centre for Excellence on Friday, October 6. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: Regional cyber security centre launched in Rwanda

Friday, October 06, 2023

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana and Ambassador of Japan to Rwanda, Isao Fukushima during the signing ceremony of the agreement in Kigali on Thusday,October 5. Courtesy

Rwanda adopts new transport system to control traffic congestion in Kigali

Thursday, October 05, 2023

RSA Chief Technology Officer George Kwizera speaks to journalists during the closing of the campaign to raise awareness among key players in the space industry . Photo: Igihe

Rwanda Space Agency official discusses priorities as body steps up awareness effort

Friday, September 29, 2023

Audace Nakeshimana, a Rwandan scientist who graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Founder of Insightiv. File

UNESCO’s 10 ethics on Artificial Intelligence (AI) use

Thursday, September 28, 2023