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Experts discuss on the enormous impact of mobile money adoption on economic development, poverty reduction, and social equity in Africa at the Mobile World Congress in Kigali on Thursday, October 19. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

This is the economic impact of Mobile Money on Africa's GDP

Thursday, October 19, 2023
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
Technology

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
Technology

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

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
Technology

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame, First Lady Jeannette Kagame and other delegates tour the newly inaugurated IRCAD Africa on Saturday, October 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health

Masaka: Kigali's emerging 'medical city'

Wednesday, October 18, 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
Technology

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

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The majority of sub-Saharan African currencies have depreciated in comparison to the US dollar.

African money is feeling the squeeze due to US interest rates that stay high

Monday, October 16, 2023
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali.File
Health

Rwandan doctors mull project to detect genes with potential cancer risks

Saturday, October 14, 2023
IHS Rwanda and UNICEF sign a partnership to promote digital literacy, environmental preservation, and sustainable development. Courtesy
Education

IHS Rwanda, UNICEF partner to ‘Go Green,’ enhance digital literacy in schools

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Pupils during a class at at Gatsata Catholic Primary School in Gatsata sector, Gasabo District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

What will it take for the Rwandan girl to complete school on time?

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Cross-border trucks at Rusumo border post. FILE PHOTO
Economy

Economy: WB names Rwanda among Africa's 'pocket of resilience' nations

Friday, October 06, 2023
Rwanda's Minister of Trade and Industry Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze (right) speaks during a session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts as his Burundian counterpart Marie Chantal Nijimbere (centre) and ECA's ECA Deputy Executive Secretary Hanan Morsy look on. The meeting held in Bujumbura from September 26-29 urged African governments to leverage the continent free trade market in order to tackle food security issues. Courtsey
Africa

African govts urged to leverage AfCFTA to tackle food insecurity

Wednesday, October 04, 2023